Living expense in Jeddah

[To2]

Greetings fellow ppruners,

I will be spending allot of time in KSA and mainly Jeddah and I was wondering if people here have some experience of beeing there, is it cheap or expensive living there compared to western europe ?

Thanks, To2

[mutt]

It really depends on you, you can eat expensive imports or local stuff. But in general its much cheaper than Europe, with the exception of booze

[PanAmFalcon]

Try living in a good compound.It will help a lot and it's a major plus if you have a family! They're reasonably price and it's comparatively cheaper than Dubai

[fantom]

Put aside a little for the still in the roof. It shouldn't cost much but will give you much enjoyment.

Ensure you have adequate fire protection.

[Semaphore Sam]

As Mutt sez, booze is the highest expense, EXCEPT if you become a beer man or a wine man. I wuz a wine guy...grape juice is readily available; with a little sugar and yeast, and a few chemicals, and some jugs, Problem Solved. If you like both beer and wine, find a partner who goes the other way, and share! (Caution: don't sell to locals!) Sam