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Cost of Living in Qal‘at Bīshah

Qal‘at Bīshah, ‘Asīr, Saudi Arabia · Population 115,537

▼ -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 Qal‘at Bīshah

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 Qal‘at Bīshah 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.

Compare Qal‘at Bīshah

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Nearby Cities

Al ‘Aqīq

104 km away · Al Bāḩah

An Nimāş

110 km away · ‘Asīr

Baljurashi

110 km away · Al Bāḩah

Al Bāḩah

118 km away · Al Bāḩah

Al Majāridah

120 km away · ‘Asīr

Al Makhwāh

124 km away · Al Bāḩah

Tanūmah

125 km away · ‘Asīr

Al Mindak

144 km away · Al Bāḩah

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 Qal‘at Bīshah

Qal‘at Bīshah 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 Qal‘at Bīshah 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 Qal‘at Bīshah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼2,588 ($690) per month in Qal‘at Bīshah 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 Qal‘at Bīshah?
A net salary of around ﷼3,364 ($897) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Qal‘at Bīshah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Qal‘at Bīshah is ﷼8,250 ($2,200).
How much is rent in Qal‘at Bīshah?
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 Qal‘at Bīshah cheaper than Saudi Arabia on average?
Yes — Qal‘at Bīshah 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 Qal‘at Bīshah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼574 ($153) in Qal‘at Bīshah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼25 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼8 ($2).
How do transport costs in Qal‘at Bīshah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Qal‘at Bīshah is estimated at ﷼93 ($25). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Qal‘at Bīshah are estimates based on Saudi Arabia national averages adjusted for city size (population 115,537). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.