Saudi Arabia, paid in AUD.
A country that opened to tourists only in 2019, with ancient sites almost nobody has seen.
Cheaper. Exchange rate alone: +4.7%. Local prices: +1.9%.
- Lean
- A$90
- Comfort
- A$451
The short answerIn AUD, as of November 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia: as of November 12, 2026, 6.6% cheaper than a year ago for travelers paid in AUD (Australian dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved +4.7%, and prices in the country rose +1.9%. A mid-range day costs about A$196 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+6.6%) and SEK did worst (−6.0%).
What AUD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$196+6.6%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,279+6.5%
- South African randR 2,222+5.6%
- British pound£101+2.3%
- UAE dirhamAED 491+2.1%
- Singapore dollarS$172+1.5%
- US dollar$134+1.5%
- Mexican pesoMX$2,490+0.2%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$241+0.1%
- Canadian dollarC$191−0.9%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$1,048−1.0%
- Indian rupee₹12,500−3.0%
- Brazilian realR$746−3.2%
- Japanese yen¥21,400−3.2%
- Euro€121−3.3%
- Danish kronekr 902−4.5%
- Swiss francCHF 111−5.1%
- Swedish kronakr 1,335−6.0%
Booking a trip: Saudi Arabia
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