VanBasket Saudi Arabia

Food Prices in Saudi Arabia — November 2026

Name: Saudi Arabia — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

130.2

vs World Average

+30.2%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.58

-11% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.34

-32% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$5.86
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.64

+17% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$45.00

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Kiri Fresh Cream & Milk

Kiri · 400 g

أسواق التميمي, الدرعية 12 Sep

27.5 SAR
Ding Dong snack mix

Ding Dong · 95g

أسواق التميمي, الدرعية 12 Sep

3.75 SAR
Vimto

Vimto · 250ml

أسواق التميمي, الرياض 9 Aug

2.25 SAR
Cappy PULPY

Cappy · 1 L

المدسه, محافظة القويعيه 3 Jul

11 MAD

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Saudi Arabia is significantly more expensive — 30.2% above the world average. One of the pricier food destinations: the same basket costs around $391 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +1.4% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

130.2

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Ireland 130 +30%

China 130.4 +30.4%

Singapore 130.8 +30.8%

Italy 128.8 +28.8%

Luxembourg 128.5 +28.5%

More countries in Middle East

Egypt 65 -35%

Turkey 88 -12%

Lebanon 95 -5%

Jordan 110 +10%

Oman 120 +20%

Qatar 127.9 +27.9%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Saudi Arabia?

Yes, food in Saudi Arabia is above average. The VanBasket Index is 130.2 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 30.2% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Saudi Arabia per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Saudi Arabia you can expect to spend around $391. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 130.2 (world = 100).

How does Saudi Arabia compare to similar countries?

Saudi Arabia has a VanBasket Index of 130.2. Similar or nearby countries: Ireland, China, Singapore.

How often is the food price data for Saudi Arabia updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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