Saudi Arabia: Restaurant and accommodation services inflation
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The most recent value is 1.04 percent as of April 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 2.23 percent. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from January 2012 to April 2026 is 3.3 percent. The minimum of -0.73 percent was recorded in November 2017, while the maximum of 9.64 percent was reached in October 2018.
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| Recent values | Saudi Arabia: Restaurant and accommodation services inflation |
|---|---|
| 2026 Apr | 1.04 |
| 2026 Mar | 2.23 |
| 2026 Feb | 1.95 |
| 2026 Jan | 0.96 |
| 2025 Dec | 0.89 |
| 2025 Nov | -0.48 |
| 2025 Oct | 1.08 |
| 2025 Sep | 1.55 |
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Definition: Percent change in the inflation for restaurants and accomodation services compared to the same month last year.
Accommodation services involve providing short-stay lodging for visitors, travelers, and students. It explicitly excludes long-term primary residence housing (classified under Real Estate).
Restaurants involve the preparation and provision of complete meals, snacks, and drinks fit for immediate consumption. It excludes manufacturing and packaging food for wholesale/retail channels.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 1.7 | 2024 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 3 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 3.7515 | 6/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 2,848.12 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 138.9038 | 5/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.24 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 1.65 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Alcohol and tobacco inflation | 0.40 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Transport services inflation | 1.03 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Information and communication inflation | 1.27 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Restaurant and accommodation services inflation | 1.04 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Education services inflation | 1.35 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Clothing and footwear inflation | -0.31 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 3,039.58 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 5.55 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Policy rate | 4.25 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 31.70 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Bank deposits, total | 3,060.69 | 4/2026 | billion local currency units |
| Bank deposits, local currency | 2,785.96 | 4/2026 | billion local currency units |
| Bank deposits, foreign currency | 274.73 | 4/2026 | billion local currency units |