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Taif, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia — cost of living
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About Taif, Saudi Arabia

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$668
Family of 4 / mo
$1,732
Avg salary (after tax)
$2,069

Taif is a beautiful city located in Saudi Arabia , known for its stunning mountain views and pleasant climate. It sits in the mountains at an elevation of about 1,879 meters, which makes it cooler than many other cities in the country. Taif is famous for its fragrant roses, and every spring, the city holds a rose festival celebrating this beautiful flower.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $93.57
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $37.18
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $35.98
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $113.95

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.33
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $2,069

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.92
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $1.26
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.62
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.3
  • CappuccinoUSD $5.04

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $6.29
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $35.63
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $8.99

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $15.27
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $2.53
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.87
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.93
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2.43
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.25
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.22
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.45
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.82
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $2.7
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $9.18
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $5.73
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $5.2
  • Dozen EggsUSD $2.89
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.17
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $0.71
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.84

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $57.95
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $143.94
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $107.96
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $575.76
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $881.62
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $43.46

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $106.46
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $35.98
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $23.38
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $299.87
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $7,557

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $2.32
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $3.61
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $26,089
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $10.8
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $31.3
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $28,248
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $18

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $94.28
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $179.33

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How we calculate these numbers

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