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Cost of Living in Al Jubayl

Al Jubayl, Ash Sharqīyah, Saudi Arabia · Population 378,949

▲ +0% vs Saudi Arabia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼2,757 ($735)
Couple, monthly﷼4,972 ($1,326)
Family of four, monthly﷼6,507 ($1,735)

Estimated Prices in Al Jubayl

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼26.83 ($7.16)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼107 ($28.62)per meal
Cappuccino﷼8.05 ($2.15)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼608 ($162)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼98.38 ($26.24)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼259 ($69.17)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼75.13 ($20.03)per month
Fitness club membership﷼75.13 ($20.03)per month
Cinema ticket﷼19.68 ($5.25)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼1,391 ($371)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼968 ($258)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼2,904 ($774)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Jubayl is ﷼8,745 ($2,332) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼2,757 ($735) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼3,584 ($956) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼968 ($258)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al Jubayl

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Al Awjām

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Al Qaţīf

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Umm al Ḩammām

60 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Sayhāt

69 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Ad Dammām

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Dhahran

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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 Jubayl

Al Jubayl is one of the key cities in Saudi Arabia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼2,757 ($735), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼968 ($258) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼6,507 ($1,735) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼4,972 ($1,326) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Jubayl is ﷼8,745 ($2,332). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼3,584 ($956) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Jubayl expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼2,757 ($735) per month in Al Jubayl including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Saudi Arabia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Jubayl?
A net salary of around ﷼3,584 ($956) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Jubayl with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Jubayl is ﷼8,745 ($2,332).
How much is rent in Al Jubayl?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼1,391 ($371) per month in the city centre and ﷼968 ($258) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼2,904 ($774).
Is Al Jubayl cheaper than Saudi Arabia on average?
No — Al Jubayl is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Saudi Arabia average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Jubayl?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼608 ($162) in Al Jubayl. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼27 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼8 ($2).
How do transport costs in Al Jubayl compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Jubayl is estimated at ﷼98 ($26). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Jubayl are estimates based on Saudi Arabia national averages adjusted for city size (population 378,949). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.