HOW EXPENSIVE IS SAUDI ARABIA? Supermarket Food Shopping | Cost of Living 🇸🇦

Now with Arabic subtitles الآن مع ترجمة باللغة العربية
How much does supermarket food shopping cost in Saudi Arabia in 2023? We show you exactly what everyday grocery shopping costs in Saudi Arabia as we walk around a Carrefour supermarket in Jeddah. We show the exchange rate from Saudi riyal to USD, GBP, EUR, AUD so you can understand the price of food and compare to back home.
This is a good opportunity to see the cost of living in Saudi Arabia for expats, tourists and travellers who want to visit Saudi Arabia and are curious to know the cost of everyday food items.
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[@FrugalTravellers]

Now with Arabic subtitles الآن مع ترجمة باللغة العربية We hope you found this video useful. Check out the other videos in our Saudi Arabia playlist for more information kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJq2kpdsh66Ai8U Thanks for watching. Pleas give us a 👍 and subscribe to help our channel grow. 😍

[@andrewrobinson2565]

"Al-aan bitarjama bil-lugha il-3arabyya" 👍👍. MUMTAAZ. 😀 +1

[@Majd8346]

Thank you so much guys

[@مخاويالليل-ص6خ]

👍🤩

[@Mmd-kn1vc]

الله يديم علينا النعمة ويعينا على شكرها..اللهم لك الحمد والشكر

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for sharing this comment.

[@almightyziz]

Amen sister 🤲🏽

[@mwarrior2008]

I lived in Saudi in around 2015 and shopped regularly in carrefour so this was fascinating. Prices have certainly increased a lot. Carrefour has never been cheap but it’s popular with foreigners. Good variety, English speaking staff, clean and organised etc

[@FERASX12]

I’m from Saudi and I totally agree with you, and I think it’s because of the worldwide inflation

[@mwarrior2008]

@@FERASX12 well yes it’s worldwide but things like eggs? That has gone up way too much. I used to buy a tray for around 10 Riyals. That’s a 300% increase.

[@maldukhn]

@@mwarrior2008I just bought 30 eggs and it cost me 12 riyals I believe the omega 3 stuff is bit expensive 😂

[@abdulallahalharbi7825]

100% agreed

[@KSA-866]

نعم صحيح الان زادت الاسعار قليلًا بسبب الضريبة 15% على المنتجات وكذلك نحن غالبا نشتري من بندة او العثيم او الدانوب او التميمي هذا بنسبة للمواطنين اما مثل ماذكرت الأجانب يحبون كارفور

[@TensaiDragon]

OMG! I lived in Jeddah in the early 80s, my dad would give me 20 riyals pocket money, id be in a hurry to spend it at the carrefour(if thats the same one!) when we did our weekly food shop! i just had a full nostalgia blast watching this video.

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so cool to hear about your childhood experience! Yes, this Carrefour was in Jeddah, so it might be the same one! 😃🤗

[@oljjjjj]

Guys come back to Riyadh! I would love to see you riding the metro and showing us your experience.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@oljjjjj Oh, that would be awesome 👍 We'd love to return to Riyadh and explore more of the city.

[@kuddusjajira8392]

OMG I am watching this from Florida but you picked a product ( turmeric) written in my mother language . It was so amazing !!

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so lovely! What is your mother language? We had an amazing time in Saudi Arabia, and we hope you enjoy our other Saudi vlogs: SAUDI ARABIA Travel 🇸🇦: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrlRdlxyLurNYxyeJ2SGIcU5

[@Indievors]

Saudi is reasonably priced compared to its neighboring countries but you also have to keep in mind that the wages aren't as high as in Qatar or UAE. Saudi was even less expensive 10 years ago, and beleive it or not, gas price back then was even cheaper than water which made most things cheaper as well.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Yes, we had heard that prices have risen in Saudi over the past few years, so thank you for sharing this information.

[@Gentel842]

Our wages are also high, but not higher than them. The lifestyle of the Saudis and their preservation of money and trade are better than the Qataris and Emiratis. The Saudis do not live on their salaries only. They have several sources of income.

[@Vllili]

@@Gentel842كذاب رواتبنا ضعيفه جدا مقارنه برواتبهم

[@_randa_7]

@@didjfjfbut us Saudis sell more oil than Qataris and Emaratis. Plus, oil isn’t the only saudi income. Most gulf countries have similar wages anyway

[@hasinabegum1038]

​@@_randa_7Saudi GDP par capita is 32000 Qatar is about 84000

[@swedishpotato756]

love these videos, having been born in Jeddah and have spent my childhood there for 12 years before moving to the UK in 2012, I miss it so much, your videos make me feel all nostalgic and reminisce of the life I once had in Saudi

[@FrugalTravellers]

We are so happy that our videos help to bring you good memories of your past in Saudi Arabia. We totally understand because the friendliness of the people make this a very special place. ❤️

[@marcus2336]

Why don't you go back there?

[@SouthFacedWindows]

West is down the drain

[@swedishpotato756]

you need a job so that you can be sponsored to stay in the country@@marcus2336

[@CraigTheBrute-yf7no]

@@marcus2336probably work/ study/ marriage

[@was81me]

To Mandy, We grow many other than potatoes, tomatoes and carrots. Major agricultural Cities are Taif, Al-Madina, Al-Qassim, Al-Hassa, Hail, Al-Jouf and Tabok in the last tow cities we grow also Olives and produce an excellent and Luxurious Olive oil. Also in the south region in Jazan specifically we grow Coffee beans and many others. of course not to forget the Saudi Dates. 😉 Have a good time in Saudi Arabia.

[@memehammer1]

I can say from my experience that Saudi is still the cheapest country in the middle east Rent are half as compared to Qatar or UAE Local grown fruits / vegetables / meat and products are cheaper as compared to the imported ones in other countries due the big size of country they can grow more local products There is still a lot of unexplored Saudi tourist locations as they are more opening up and the investment power they have Saudi is the power house of this region

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for providing this excellent information. We always appreciate local knowledge, and love hearing from people there!

[@mkzai]

Jeddah is cheap but Riyadh on the other hand 💀

[@zainabahmed10]

I definitely don't agree with this. Keep in mind that residents in Saudi pay the highest VAT (15% while in the rest of gulf it is 5%) it certainly makes a lot of things more expensive than the rest of gulf and yes rent may be cheaper in Saudi, as an expat you get looted considering the dependent fee and visa renewal charges and overall Riyadh is very expensive! Jeddah on the other hand, still comparatively much cheaper (talking about the restaurant prices)

[@diorocks5858]

why everyone forgets bahrain

[@BeardedGuy_Tawhid]

Thanks for including Aud pricing very useful. I am planning a move to KSA soon

[@FrugalTravellers]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NumbaOneI]

Same here. Leaving the 🇺🇸. Things are just going up and up. Businesses are dying here.

[@-MacCat-]

Colour me odd, but I love these supermarkets' cost comparisons for food products. My initial reaction is that costs are not that expensive, especially the beard dyes 😂 But, as we all know, locally produced, and most often consumed by locals, products are always cheaper. And, I concur with other commenters, a big thanks for putting up the prices in so many denominations. Take care.

[@FrugalTravellers]

It's always interesting to compare prices and see what others have to offer. At least now you know where to go if you are in the market for beard dye. 🤣 One thing that baffled us there was that Australian grown carrots were way cheaper than locally grown ones and surprisingly cheaper than they are in Australia!! How on earth does that work??? 🤔 Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@محمدالشمري-ض4ث7م]

as saudi and i hate to go for shopping, i enjoyed the vid for no reason :)

[@FrugalTravellers]

🤣🤣🤣. That's brilliant 👍

[@leecourtman5281]

Very useful information guys! Thanks

[@FrugalTravellers]

You are most welcome. 👍

[@FrugalTravellers]

We're glad it was helpful! 😃🤗

[@leecourtman5281]

@@FrugalTravellers I’m moving to KSA so your information is very valuable. Keep up the amazing work!

[@Majd8346]

This is my first time watching your videos guys and I am in love 😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@FrugalTravellers]

Oh, that's so lovely, Sultan! Thank you so much... you've just made our day 😊😍😃

[@daveramm43]

I thought it was just me that loves wandering around supermarkets when in a foreign country 😅. I bought that exact brand of tea in your thumbnail purely because I thought the box looked cool. Great video again guys!

[@FrugalTravellers]

One of our favourite things to do in a new country is to wander the supermarkets and discover new interesting products. Every country has something unique. 😁 That tea brand seemed to be the most prolific everywhere in cafes, shops and people's homes so I thought it would be a good benchmark. 😊

[@jessicat1013]

Try red label tea. That’s easy to find and really good. Al Kabous can be a little strong.

[@user-wh5it9ie6p]

قصده شاي الكابوس للعظماء🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@MILABRRA]

THANKS FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO

[@FrugalTravellers]

Glad you liked it! 😃😁

[@hussamal-shahrani4205]

We usually shop at Panda, but last month I went to The Economic Hall, and the prices were really cheap. There were a lot of specials , but they have a rule that you can't get multiple specials of the same item, just 1 per customer or 1 per receipt.

[@FrugalTravellers]

This is great advice. Thanks for sharing with us. 🙏😁

[@hamzahkhan4687]

We only shop at economic Hall

[@D7om2.0]

there is a tip for you if you want to shop for groceries, don’t go to hypermarkets in KSA go to your local supermarket. It’s much cheaper and more affordable /love from ksa❤️‍🔥

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for sharing!! That's a great tip 👏🙏

[@abdulrhmana5227]

That's not always true.

[@oliviermaugard642]

Carrefour is generally more expensive than Danube or Panda. Lulu is also a good option. But i must say that small local supermarkets are more expensive. Meat and fish are also way more afgordable than in Europe, and like in Jeddah you can go directly to the fish market there.

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

​​@@oliviermaugard642...How can I get a recruitment job like shadow teacher in Saudi? Been applying but no replies

[@AlexbatYudah]

Thank you for such a helpful video!

[@FrugalTravellers]

You are welcome 🙏 I hope it has helped you. 😊

[@memonaar3182]

The biggest problem we have currently is the 15% tax. Can you believe that the price of a liter of gasoline here is double the price in Egypt! Even though we are a petroleum exporting country!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Wow 😯 That's insane. I didn't know that about the fuel. I imagine the people are really noticing the difference now.

[@a.s8897]

the average income in egypt is much lower than in saudi arabia

[@ALZAHRANI.KSA.]

You are 100% correct, but what can we do? We have to be patient until the deadline ends.

[@karinagerikhanova1255]

I really like your videos :) Thank you guys 👍

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏 We appreciate it. 😍

[@khalidalali186]

I’ve been buying groceries, and cooking my own food since 2017, in Abu Dhabi. I can’t stress enough, how much my monthly expenses have dipped ever since. Somewhere around the region of 93% lower, in-comparison to when I was eating out, or having takeouts, or worse, food delivered to my doorstep. Not to mention how much fun cooking is, along how much safer and healthier it is, to eat your own food. Frugality and austerity, along with being shrewd with one’s income, are things that only a tiny few understand, unfortunately. 🤷‍♂️

[@FrugalTravellers]

I think we have a similar mindset, and appreciate you sharing your thoughts and experiences.

[@WithLove11]

الحمدلله على النعمه ... Six years ago, Saudi Arabia was the cheapest country ever, because there was no tax at all

[@gnrtx-36969]

Wait there is tax rn ?

[@shaden4881]

Yes, 15% tax @@gnrtx-36969

[@zidan40o0]

5% VAT on everything, and there is additional import taxes. Thank you very much Mr. MBS. @@gnrtx-36969

[@wasayf142]

@@gnrtx-36969 yes,15%

[@scholar151]

@@gnrtx-36969 15%

[@diorocks5858]

My salary in Saudi was 13K USD a month plus SUV and villa with pool and Sauna. yeah i used to go carrefour in Riyadh and do the Pork Run to Al Jazira Supermarket in Adlya Bahrain

[@FrugalTravellers]

Wow. That sounds awesome 👍 You can live well there like that. Everything is available also (well, almost everything) 👍

[@diorocks5858]

@@FrugalTravellers Yeah was Awesome! lived on a massive Compound called Al Eid in Riyadh. Weekends was Friday and Saturday with half day on Thursday. I was single back then for about 5 days until the first weekend. It seemed every Air hostess from Every Airline stayed on my block and cooked in my Kitchen. It was insane.

[@Jardineo]

The Pork Run😂 i have crossed that same causeway many times.

[@diorocks5858]

@@Jardineo Awesome and good to hear! great stuff, Saudi and Bahrain is a blast

[@zidan40o0]

was born and lived there for almost 20 years, left 13 years ago and looking at this video makes me go all (WHAT THE ACTUAL **** EVERYTHING IS BURNING EXPENSIVE!!!🤯🤯)

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's exactly how we feel about prices in New Zealand and the UK! We're still thinking about 2010 prices and were shocked to see things have doubled or tripled in cost!

[@DerpyD0D0]

loved the video :D, if possible could you possibly do the same video but with uae? it would be a pretty insightful video, thanks!

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's a great suggestion! We'll look at making a series of supermarket videos after the Thailand and Sri Lanka videos.

[@HATIM-ONLY]

hey man thanks for that video i hope u have enjoyed in saudi! u seems like a dope person ngl i hope u have a great day!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you 🙏 We loved Saudi Arabia and had an amazing experience there. Have a great day 😍

[@playvo4647]

Most of the locals don't shop from Carrefour. In the Western Region Panda/Hyper Panda Supermarkets has better offers and deals.

[@Busybeeee]

This supermarket seemed very expensive!

[@knightara]

⁠@@BusybeeeeNot very expensive 😂 that’s the prices here and we see them as reasonable actually.. other supermarkets don’t vary that much the difference is in cents..

[@Busybeeee]

@@knightara expensive compared to where I live in Canada. I hope the wages are decent in your area!

[@knightara]

@@Busybeeee GDP PPP per capita in saudi which is the purchasing power parity, average at 65000 USD per year. Canada’s average is 60200 USD per year..

[@CommentinoCommentoni]

Are there local supermarket chains?

[@KittyGirlTravelProductions]

thanks for the video

[@FrugalTravellers]

You're welcome Thank you for your lovely comment 😁 🙏

[@prhasn]

Thanks for the excellent overview, this bring back so many good memories. Prices do not look to have increased much over the past couple of decades. Maybe because a lot of items are produced locally.

[@JammyDodger337]

There is now a 15% tax on all grocery products so prices have increased dramatically

[@FrugalTravellers]

We are so pleased you enjoyed this video, and that it brought back good memories for you 😀🤗

[@prhasn]

@@JammyDodger337 15% over 2 decades is not much when you compare it to the rest of the world

[@KINGSOMALIA]

@@JammyDodger337 are the prices shown in the video before tax is added?

[@singgihhartono5277]

Nonsense comment

[@الشاهين-س9س]

Famous supermarket prices are high, you can shop with the same food basket as you would in the convenience stores with a much cheaper price difference And now we have an additional 15% on products, and work has begun on the tax since the beginning of 2020, the year of Corona and quarantine

[@FrugalTravellers]

This is very helpful information, thank you.

[@expatwealthasia8702]

Great video, thanks 👏👏🙏🙏

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks 🙏 Glad you enjoyed it

[@MayorSom]

I love the packaging of that Instant Arabic Coffee

[@FrugalTravellers]

Isn't it great! 😃😁

[@andrewrobinson2565]

The bread is excellent value in Saudi Arabia, which is a big exporter of wheat. I remember I'd just arrived in 1986 and a big deal was done to export wheat to the Soviet Union. Al-BaTal means the hero. I was marketing manager for the Twinings importer for a year or two, then got fired. 😂🎉

[@andrewrobinson2565]

I read KSA is now the 75th largest exporter of wheat. The population has grown in KSA and Russia now has market incentives, number 1. 😮

[@FrugalTravellers]

I wonder if the demand in Russia is now met by its Ukrainian supply. 🤔 It's incredible.... I never would have imagined Saudi to be a big wheat exporter. Twinnings! How wonderful. We're writing this from Sri Lanka and have been enjoying some exquisite Ceylon teas here. 😋☕😁

[@andrewrobinson2565]

@@FrugalTravellers The problem with the wheat production is the cost to grow it.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

@@Mister.Bone_Saw I bow to your superior knowledge, intelligence and wit. I prefaced my 'info' with '1986' which is when the wheat deal occurred. Nothing dodgy there 😀👍.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

@@Mister.Bone_Saw Enjoy your week cutting off limbs (be it for Saudi legal or worldwide medical reasons). Do you charge an arm and/or a leg🦵? Let people know if you need a 'hand' in your punishment job. And you're not my bro, bro. 🤔🤣🇸🇦

[@Ahmad-h8z5b]

احب السعودية 🇸🇦❤️🇩🇿

[@FrugalTravellers]

🙏❤️

[@hornetbad]

You Are More Than Wellcome To Vist T Kuwait 🌹🌹 Subscribed !

[@FrugalTravellers]

Awesome, thank you! We visited Kuwait before Saudi Arabia and had such a great time that we made SIX Kuwait videos 😍 Here is the link to our Kuwait playlist... we hope you enjoy our adventures 🙏😃😊 KUWAIT: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrl8n2AkdrphCFDZk5fNnV_B&si=JUSQiwrea3CpNFYR

[@razan6579]

Im from saudi but I've been studying in the UK for a few years and I find the prices in Saudi to be affordable compared to the UK although it has increased a lot since I was there, except for the imparted products. But if you go to a chemist you will be surprised that many of the products are double or triple the prices abroad, which is why many ppl buy in bulk when they go abroad or order from foreign stores like Chemist Warehouse or Iherb. Anyway hope you enjoyed your time there 😁

[@Snowfox23]

Is there organic stores in Riyadh ? Organic grass-fed grass finished meat?

[@razan6579]

@Snowfox23 There are many, just search "منتجات عضويه" or "لحوم عضويه" and you will find many websites. Also, there are farmers who sell organic vegetables and dairy products.

[@SpicePlayz]

Samee!! I am also watching it from the UK and was comparing the prices. 😂 WAIT‽ Buy in bulk? I normally do groceries from Aldi and never really thought if it.

[@razan6579]

yepp, most of my relatives buy a lot from boots when they come to the UK on a holiday cuz the prices in Saudi are just insane! @@SpicePlayz

[@afk786]

Brother in which city in saudia you live

[@alkoohable]

Waiting to welcome you in Kuwait 🇰🇼

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so kind, thank you! We were in Kuwait before Saudi Arabia, and had such a great time that we made 8 videos of our time there! 😁😃 kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrl8n2AkdrphCFDZk5fNnV_B&si=TNmEgooHIZ_iOTKV

[@Tangocita444]

Wow! The food is quite inexpensive in Saudi Arabia. I'm based in the US and the prices are out of control here.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Sorry to hear that.

[@Tangocita444]

@@hirondelle8734 Not entirely true - some Americans are into the high prices, but our inflation in the grocery stores is completely out of control. It's capitalist price gouging at its finest.

[@markg6320]

Hi. I'm about to go there in 3 days time and renting a car for the duration. Do Carrefour or other retailers/supermarkets sell cheap camping gear that I can buy once I'm there eg sleeping bags/cooking gear etc? Love your videos btw......very refreshing to watch people mixing with everyday locals rather than typical you tubers given freebies as they stay in 5* hotels and take luxury tours for promoting them....they get very tedious unlike yours I'll be watching more of yours before I depart!! Thanks and all the best. Mark

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi Mark. Thanks for the lovely response 🙏. If I remember correctly you could pick up things like cheap camping gear in the big stores like Carrefour. If you can't find what you want, just ask a local. They are so incredibly friendly there and will go out of their way to help you out for sure. Best of luck with your trip. Hope you have a fantastic time! All the best, Lee and Mandy. 👍

[@markg6320]

Thanks very much for the reply 😊All the best guys and take care. M

[@Kmf2023.]

You both seem very humble and loving 🥰 soothing video. God bless 🙏🏼 amen ❤️❤️

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much 🤗 We're glad you enjoy our videos. 🙏😊

[@khanaviation7202]

Comparing my grocery bill in Canada vs KSA. My grocery expsnse would be cheaper in Saudi Arabia. Canada has so many ridiculous taxes on food. Like the useless carbon tax to help save the planet and stop climate change. This tax is implemented on sales goods, farmers fuel, farmers products per pound transportation and EVERYTHING. So literally the food you eat has been taxed 5 times before hitting the shelf. So a load of bread (Cheapest no name brand is $3). I am hoping to move back to KSA in the next 5 years. I've lived in Canada my whole life, and under the current inflation, and federal government. It's literally a bankrupt country with ZERO future potential of growth or stability for it's citizens.

[@marcus2336]

That's living under a far left woke privileged primary school teacher as leader for you

[@MOHAMMEDSAYADI]

You welcome at any time buddy we will be very happy to see you like i said we only have an 15% tax and thats it although it’s a high number for a vat for us but still everything is affordable I’m speaking to you as Saudi I’ve to several countries in Asia and Europe the amount of taxes they have is insane and unfair the purpose of the 15% vat because we faced a huge consequence and challenges when covid came and Ukraine Russian conflict but we now are trying to move forward and prices of groceries are going blow these days

[@carltwigg3946]

If you’ve lived in Canada your whole life, as you stated, how can you be ‘hoping to move back to KSA’? Good bye you when live, please don’t come back to Canada to collect your CPP, OAS, GIS or access our health care system or education system once you’ve lift.

[@gnrtx-36969]

​@@MOHAMMEDSAYADInow there's tax in Saudi?

[@capricorn689]

@@carltwigg3946 💯 agreed

[@lrd233]

Panda was a bit more cheap in eastern province. What was really more expensive was good quality cheese but it was imported so it was to be expected .Tamimi and Danube were more expensive but you could find better quality stuff .In general i would say that compared to the salaries , prices were very reasonable in KSA.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for sharing this excellent information 🙏 We really appreciate your local information and knowledgeable 😀😁

[@lrd233]

@@FrugalTravellers you are welcome !

[@theancientsancients1769]

That coffee ☕ with Ginger is originally from Somalia, but its commercialsed by the Saudis as you can see. Its ancient Somali culture. I'm shocked by how expensive western products are compared to Mogadishu 🇸🇴 ✌🏼

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for sharing this information, as we know very little about Somalia 🙏😁

[@Nandini_1.]

WOW, watching this in UK, it looks much more affordable than here in Britain at the moment. Thanks for sharing.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for watching! We've heard that food prices have really gone up in the UK, and know that they certainly jumped up in New Zealand!

[@dollarboob5707]

I am in UK.. I would say..same prices

[@sre1065]

Cause it’s a supermarket prices tend to be higher, but local shops are much cheaper….

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for sharing that information. We now know to go to a local shop next time.

[@sre1065]

@FrugalTravellers you welcome 😘 local shops that mostly sell in bulks but they also sell by the piece, these area are well known in Riyad, ask any local person & he/she will tell you where Welcome to KSA & enjoy your time 🥰

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@sre1065 Thank you 😁🙏

[@ManishKumar-hr9wo]

Very informative

[@FrugalTravellers]

Glad you think so!

[@no.f.p.p.l]

Welcome 🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@Eese.]

The comments are saying this place is on the more expensive side, but it's still much more affordable than prices in Australia.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Yes, and far less expensive than groceries in New Zealand!

[@nazuddin6346]

Awesome❤ You guys have Bought My memories back Although ive been blessed to go there 7 times 5 times stayed 1 month and rest 15 days the prices are best i will say cause i know its far better then Uk and Electronics

[@FrugalTravellers]

Our pleasure! Thank you for your lovely comment 😁 🙏

[@nazuddin6346]

@@FrugalTravellers ❣❣

[@PlanetImo]

I shall look forward to your following Middle East vids :)

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's great to hear ! Thank you, Imo 🙏😍

[@Moonziesway]

⁠kuwait has no taxes 🎉 irs the cheapest fuel in the world. For a full take of a range tober it costs 30 dollars. The government subsidizes food and household essentials: flour, oil, sugar, milk tomato paste, chicken, pampers, baby formula (to name a few)

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for sharing this information, Moonzie. Subsidised essential household items and food is one of the many things we loved about Kuwait. We had an amazing time there - have you seen any of our Kuwait videos? This is our full Kuwait playlist: KUWAIT Travel 🇰🇼: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrl8n2AkdrphCFDZk5fNnV_B

[@Ghostly555]

Carrefour is considered expensive compared to other grocery stores in Saudi. You would’ve found cheaper prices at Othaim Markets. Nonetheless, nice vid 👍🏼

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for the tip! We appreciate you sharing this excellent information 🙏 😁

[@mikebarton]

Terrific clip.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@m.aburas]

Actually, brown bread is way popular here is KSA. It is cheaper because it is a local crop, not imported wheat like the white bread. I know that because my father is a wheat farmer in Saudi.

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so interesting. Thanks for sharing this information 🙏😊

[@siemprestruggle9272]

That is really interesting, so brown bread is local? Is it 100% whole wheat or a mixture?

[@landsraad9745]

(1) Saudi Riyal is about (0.27) USD as of Aug 2023. So these prices are very affordable for Expats with Income, Remote Workers, etc.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for sharing this information.

[@zainabahmed10]

that's bullshit honestly. it is not cheap or very affordable as you say

[@TheWorldnUs]

Nice videos 👍 Similar prices to Qatar. We would probably have a bit of trouble filming something like this in Qatar.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello David and Elisa! The first video of yours I ever watched was your Qatar shopping video, showing the prices of everything you'd bought... and I knew then that yours was exactly the type of KZbin channel that we wanted to watch, as loved the excellent information! I wasn't that surreptitious in the supermarket, but no-one said anything, so we filmed a few things until our heads started hurting with all the prices 😁😃

[@perfectlypauline]

Thank you so much for this video and the added effort of putting up the conversions for different countries. This helped so much.

[@FrugalTravellers]

You are most welcome. 🙏

[@MAJEDD24]

The tip water is clean and helthy in saudi arania but some people not sure if ther house water reservoir clean or not so its more safe for them to use water buttels

[@FrugalTravellers]

That makes sense. Thank you for sharing this information 🙏😊

[@MOHDYEL]

actually the water in saudi arabia as long as it's from the saudi water company it is safe to drink but i would highly suggest a 3 piece American filter that costs about 190 riyal as somtimes water can get dirt or sand from the tank in your home as it's probably not cleaned regularly , but if you put a filter you should get a very clean safe water to drink

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's great to know. Thank you for that. As we are travelling permanently we use a small Sawyer water filter and a steripen to filter and sterilise our water. Your solution sounds perfect for residents there. 🙏👍

[@dammamboy2002]

Welcome to my country, Saudi Arabia

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much! We had a wonderful time in Saudi Arabia, and met such amazing people. We hope you enjoy our Saudi Arabia series: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrlRdlxyLurNYxyeJ2SGIcU5&si=xhyzJ3qc_b-bfZbB

[@zknowmuch2818]

Tap water is okay in Saudi Arabia, it is healthy usually the taste might not be as a bottled water that's why some people are using water filter to make it taste like bottled water.

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's so interesting. Thank you for taking the time to share this information.

[@Ahmed-pf3lg]

The bread you showed here is quite expensive, typically we have 6 pieces for 1 riyal. The bread looks very good though, European standard perhaps, that’s why. Sadly bread is not very good in Saudi.

[@FrugalTravellers]

I suppose it's priced and aimed at the high end of the market. Many things in these supermarkets are. 👍

[@valuetraveler2026]

cheaper than Europe, The bulk buying options are cool. Wonder about the taste and nutritional level imagine its sound.

[@FrugalTravellers]

The food we tried was all tasty. It's definitely a lot less expensive than food shopping in New Zealand.

[@ctgal9698]

A bottle of Saudi Vimto is $7 U.S. here where I buy it at a import market

[@FrugalTravellers]

Oh my word! 😯🤗

[@julespastor8149]

Very interesting! Thank you ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Glad you enjoyed it!🙏☺️

[@Ok....-]

Great 👍🏻

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks 🙏😍

[@yisx1048]

Go to Abha or Taif for the Arabs cup then go to Jeddah for Saudi keage kickoff in August 11!

[@waheebx1]

Al-Kbous tea is Yemeni tea and it is the best❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

Yes, it is excellent! 😁😀

[@fahadalharbi18]

Born and raised here in Madina, Saudi Arabia.. Yeah it was less expensive 10 years but for me it’s still affordable than in Europe

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you 🙏 To us it seemed very affordable for everyday food compared to UK, Europe and Australia. Great choices too. 👍

[@Omar-nj3eu]

Make sure you make a stop at Jordan!

[@FrugalTravellers]

We are planning to go to Jordan in the next few years 😃😊

[@am_ma]

The picture of the video shows a great well known Yemeni tea called Al Kaboos tea.

[@FrugalTravellers]

I didn't know it was Yemeni. It seems to be very popular there. 👍

[@Fahad511]

@@FrugalTravellersThis is not Yemeni tea. It is packaged in several countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Yemen, and it is originally from East Asia.

[@Busybeeee]

Great video! I love grocery store price videos. They give me an idea of where to travel for good cheap food. I am a very frugal person and unfortunately these prices compared to where I live in Canada are very high. The only thing I found within my budget were the potatoes, carrots and the cheapest pasta. Butter and cheese seem very expensive. Even the peanut butter at $7.50 Canadian for a 450 g jar is ridiculously expensive. when peanut butter goes on special here in Canada you can get a kilo for $2.99 Canadian dollars! The coffee also seemed expensive. Unfortunately the price of food seems to be going up every day. Everywhere around the world. Still a really great video. I appreciate your hard work.😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for your great comment, and for sharing this information about grocery prices in Canada. We love supermarket price videos as well! We actually made another supermarket video when we were in Portugal last year, with our good friend Imo, from @PlanetImo kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYTImmWQoLV6fbM 😁😃

[@castlerequiem]

if these prices are high you need to get your money up inshallah

[@Busybeeee]

@@castlerequiem your thinking is flawed. You must be very poor if you think like that. I actually earn 7 times more than minimum wage in my area which is considered an above average income but what about people who don’t like students, seniors and the disabled??Forget about Saudi Arabia but let’s talk about the rate of food inflation in general. Is it ok for governments to allow this exorbitant rate of inflation which some say is considered price gauging from these high end grocery stores? The CEO of these stores are getting richer and richer abusing of price gauging while blaming the global economy and while our seniors are starving and malnourished because they cannot afford the basics due to their fixed retirement income . Is that how you would deal with the problem? Tell an 89-year-old that they need to earn more money to buy the basics to survive in life? Personally I would not shop in these stores even though I am privileged financially. I would not only prefer to support local honest mom and pop shops but I don’t support these selfish price hikes from these high end stores. I also respect my hard earned money and would never throw it away . That is how people get rich while others stay poor!

[@zidan40o0]

Mom and pop shops don't exist in Saudi Arabia anymore because they became prohibitively expensive to operate. Also keep in mind that hypermarkets usually aggressively undercut each other in Saudi Arabia and ma and pa shops have been simply priced out of the competition. I know this for a fact because we used to run a shop in Saudi Arabia and things just got so bad, not only with prices, but also with regulations that do not apply to the big boi princes who run the hyper markets. @@Busybeeee

[@Busybeeee]

@@zidan40o0 thank you for sharing. This is interesting. There are obviously many things about Saudi Arabia, that I am ignorant of.

[@ahmedelkhwaga2751]

You should try Almarai المراعي very good Saudi brand

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much for the tip. We will try it. 🙏

[@Merq-ko8di]

The best brand 👍👍👍 i worked for Almarai for 21 years directly and for the owners also 🤲

[@Shenepoy]

0:20 the water quality is superb but the plumbing to most houses are shit, but it can be used for cooking but shouldn't be used for direct drinking

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for taking the time to share this helpful information.

[@abu-aliz]

Note: - There is no income tax - Electricity, water and petrol bills are very cheap - There are no property taxes " The average salary of citizens is 13500 SR/month = 3600$ " + " Financial support for every citizen monthly 2000 SR/month = 533$ "

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much for sharing this excellent information 🙏. It's great that there is so much support. 👍

[@abu-aliz]

@@FrugalTravellers You're welcome 🤍

[@JoJo-hf8rn]

I'm from Canada, I found most items in your video are cheaper in Saudi Arabia then they are here in Canada, some items like eggs and peanut butter, but everything else seems cheaper

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's interesting to hear. We'd like to travel in Canada and understand it can be expensive.

[@HabsCanada1]

We're getting ripped off.

[@bauhaus1000_PoetryinMotion]

WOW, I have never been to Saudi Arabia, but it looks like I better bring some food with me when I go! 319.00 (Saudi) for RICE! Thanks for the tour! Very Cool! Thank you for sharing this spectacular video. Liked and SUBBED!

[@AMJ.7]

no its 31.90 🤣

[@FrugalTravellers]

We're so pleased you enjoyed this video!

[@bauhaus1000_PoetryinMotion]

You as well! You are VERY welcome. I am pleased to be a part of your journey. 😁@@FrugalTravellers

[@bauhaus1000_PoetryinMotion]

Thank you! Still a LOT!@@AMJ.7

[@Imru-Gamer]

Always welcome to Bahrain 🙏🙏💜💜🫡

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much! 🙏🤗 We had a wonderful time in Bahrain, as you can see from our many videos: BAHRAIN kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrkpS8LnD4dmZeKlqRABooAf&si=BSaxFjQ04CMeig_d

[@Imru-Gamer]

@@FrugalTravellers I am very glad, hope you come back again . 💜🇳🇿🇬🇧🙏

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@Imru-Gamer Thank you 🙏🤗😃

[@MT-kr8cn]

Thank you so much for this video. Very useful! It is good to have the prices in the main currencies and view the differences in terms of quantity, quality, different brands of different countries. With the current inflation and people moving around geographically in search of better quality of income and lifestyle, it is becoming more interesting on how to survive and get used to. Wandering in supermarkets, and street markets, gives you a broad glimpse on their nutrition habits and lifestyle too.

[@FrugalTravellers]

We are happy to hear that you enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for your very informative comment.

[@دنيابنتالزين]

As foreigners you go to supermarkets but they are expensive for us as citizens . So we either go to wholesale centers or there are local stores whose prices are much cheaper than large commercial centers . Like the economic lounge store, it has two branches, one in Jeddah and the other in Riyadh . Their prices are crazy .

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for this. It is so interesting to know there are other good cheaper options. As new arrivals we weren't aware of this. Glad you can find some great bargains out there. 👍☺️

[@chrthewrestler2301]

yes they are affordable than all western countries. this is true.

[@Kelly-d1l]

It depends on where you shop. If you go to Nestor's the prices are better than Carrefour. I lived there three years so went to various grocery stores and spice shops. It's better if you buy spices at the spice shop unless there is a sale on spices inside the grocery store.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much for sharing this excellent information.

[@africangirl189]

Food , electronics , fuel cheaper than in my country and other other commodities

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for sharing this information.

[@ChiefHamza]

Is it easy to buy wood and plywood studs for building there.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Good question. I really don't know the answer I'm sorry to say.

[@riseandshine9673]

I'm going to Saudi Arabia in November looking at booking a Theatre venue for my musical show any referrals for a Theatre venue that is situated in a neutral place

[@FrugalTravellers]

We weren't looking out for a theatre, but hopefully someone can offer advice.

[@abdulazizalzahrani5040]

Theatre in universities might have some interest and also ithra in the East province. The rest is commercial theaters so I don’t think there is an opportunity there. Good luck!👍🏼

[@KhaledTheSaudiHawkII]

I can connect you with the right people. Im not affiliated with anyone in the industry but I can get you to the right people. Let me know if you need help.

[@Dreams-Demon]

I hope you did have fun in Saudi, visit us again !

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you, we had an amazing time in Saudi Arabia, as you can tell from our many KSA videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLCmNbKU5iMrlRdlxyLurNYxyeJ2SGIcU5&si=37x5ATwTLReFRZOi

[@Colosseo1]

Hi. Is that yogurt drink you said with little salt ‘Ayran’? Your sound wasn’t good throughout the video

[@FrugalTravellers]

We might have said Ayran, as we drank a lot of it in the former USSR, the Caucases and the Middle East.

[@anthonybranco]

So much cheaper than Canada. Canada protects it's own industries and puts tariffs on most food imports. Also, we suffer from monopolies here.

[@FrugalTravellers]

It's the same in New Zealand, unfortunately. We were horrified at the prices when we went back in February!

[@khamsibq]

I wish that u compare 5he prices to usa and europe Thanx for this nice video

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks. That is a good idea 🙏👍

[@rayx6659]

Thank you very much .. by the way, bakery is too expensive in Carrefour. you will find better price bread everywhere else

[@FrugalTravellers]

That's great to know. Thank you so much. We love the bakeries there. 😍

[@محمدالمالكي-ث5ث]

حياكم في السعودية

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@posdos6677]

prices are fair if you know what to buy

[@FrugalTravellers]

We've found that's always the way... and we apply that to grocery shopping in Australia as well.

[@maha5august]

I dont really like shopping in carrefour, its expensive and they dont really have good products or offers, i usually go to lulu hypermarket (lulu mall) and buy everything from there, the offers are good the products are amazing and i absolutely love their food court , cheap and absolutely delicious. I dont go to any lulu expect the one in eastern province

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks for this. We also went to Lulu and really liked it. Very good quality and bargains. 👍

[@UmmPoopie]

Do you know if it’s enough to filter the tap water in SA with a Brita filter?

[@FrugalTravellers]

We're not sure, but hopefully someone can help with your query.

[@FrugalTravellers]

We usually filter tap water ourselves but didn't there as it is heavy in minerals and we were advised not to.

[@Bashar_hamad]

Go to banda or alautheem when I used to live in Saudi Arabia my dad used to go there they're much cheaper:)

[@e8ook981]

Where do you live know ?

[@Bashar_hamad]

@@e8ook981 US Michigan

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you for sharing this great information 🙏😁

[@Bashar_hamad]

@@FrugalTravellers it's my pleasure 🙏🏽 us humans are for one another:) I'm very happy you found it helpful ❤️

[@sultanabdull7354]

It was a lot cheaper before but still not bad

[@paralleloctagon7062]

Judging by the euro rate and the average costs here in Ireland it seems pretty good.

[@FrugalTravellers]

We found the prices quite reasonable.

[@user-jf3ig6yv4p]

وطني الحبيب ❤

[@FrugalTravellers]

We had such a wonderful time in Saudi Arabia 🙏🤗🇸🇦