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Cost of Living in Al Ḩanākīyah

Al Ḩanākīyah, Al Madīnah al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia · Population 59,326

▼ -6% vs Saudi Arabia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼2,588 ($690)
Couple, monthly﷼4,663 ($1,244)
Family of four, monthly﷼6,099 ($1,626)

Estimated Prices in Al Ḩanākīyah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼25.31 ($6.75)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼101 ($27.00)per meal
Cappuccino﷼7.59 ($2.03)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼574 ($153)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼92.81 ($24.75)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼245 ($65.25)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼70.88 ($18.90)per month
Fitness club membership﷼70.88 ($18.90)per month
Cinema ticket﷼18.56 ($4.95)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼1,294 ($345)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼900 ($240)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼2,700 ($720)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Ḩanākīyah is ﷼8,250 ($2,200) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼2,588 ($690) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼3,364 ($897) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼900 ($240)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Medina

102 km away · Al Madīnah al Munawwarah

Mahd adh Dhahab

157 km away · Al Madīnah al Munawwarah

Badr Ḩunayn

213 km away · Al Madīnah al Munawwarah

Ḑulay‘ Rashīd

246 km away · Al Qaşīm

Al Muwayh

261 km away · Makkah al Mukarramah

Yanbu‘

264 km away · Al Madīnah al Munawwarah

Ḩā’il

316 km away · Ḩā’il

Ar Rass

319 km away · Al Qaşīm

Other Major Cities in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh

Ar Riyāḑ · pop. 7,237,000

﷼3,443 ($918) / mo

Jeddah

Makkah al Mukarramah · pop. 4,697,000

﷼2,984 ($796) / mo

Mecca

Makkah al Mukarramah · pop. 2,427,924

﷼2,984 ($796) / mo

Ad Dammām

Ash Sharqīyah · pop. 1,532,326

﷼2,984 ($796) / mo

Medina

Al Madīnah al Munawwarah · pop. 1,411,599

﷼2,984 ($796) / mo

Khamīs Mushayţ

‘Asīr · pop. 1,353,000

﷼2,984 ($796) / mo

Tabūk

Tabūk · pop. 886,036

﷼2,757 ($735) / mo

Buraydah

Al Qaşīm · pop. 467,410

﷼2,757 ($735) / mo

Living in Al Ḩanākīyah

Al Ḩanākīyah is one of the key cities in Saudi Arabia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼2,588 ($690), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼900 ($240) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼6,099 ($1,626) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼4,663 ($1,244) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Ḩanākīyah is ﷼8,250 ($2,200). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼3,364 ($897) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Ḩanākīyah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼2,588 ($690) per month in Al Ḩanākīyah including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Saudi Arabia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Ḩanākīyah?
A net salary of around ﷼3,364 ($897) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Ḩanākīyah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Ḩanākīyah is ﷼8,250 ($2,200).
How much is rent in Al Ḩanākīyah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼1,294 ($345) per month in the city centre and ﷼900 ($240) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼2,700 ($720).
Is Al Ḩanākīyah cheaper than Saudi Arabia on average?
Yes — Al Ḩanākīyah is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Saudi Arabia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Ḩanākīyah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼574 ($153) in Al Ḩanākīyah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼25 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼8 ($2).
How do transport costs in Al Ḩanākīyah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Ḩanākīyah is estimated at ﷼93 ($25). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Ḩanākīyah are estimates based on Saudi Arabia national averages adjusted for city size (population 59,326). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.