Business Consultant Cost in Saudi Arabia vs Murtakaz
A complete cost breakdown — what you actually pay a consultant, and what you pay with Murtakaz.
Hiring a business consultant in Saudi Arabia to prepare a business plan, feasibility study, and pitch deck typically costs between SAR 45,000 and SAR 80,000 — and that's before accounting for scope creep, revision fees, translation costs, and delays. For most early-stage founders, this is an insurmountable barrier.
Murtakaz is an AI-powered platform built for Saudi and UAE founders. For SAR 0–500 per month, it delivers the same core outputs — bilingual pitch deck, three P&L scenarios, and a full feasibility study — in 2–4 hours instead of 4–8 weeks. This page breaks down exactly where the cost difference comes from.
What a Saudi Business Consultant Charges
| Service | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Initial assessment & scoping | SAR 5,000–10,000 |
| Market research & competitor analysis | SAR 10,000–20,000 |
| Financial model & projections | SAR 15,000–25,000 |
| Pitch deck design & content | SAR 10,000–15,000 |
| Revision rounds (typically 2–3) | SAR 5,000–10,000 |
| Total range | SAR 45,000–80,000 |
Hidden Costs Consultants Don't Advertise
- Scope creep: New requirements discovered mid-project can add SAR 10,000–20,000 to the bill.
- Revision fees: After the included 2–3 rounds, most consultants charge SAR 300–800 per hour for changes.
- Translation costs: Most consultants deliver in one language. Professional translation of a full plan costs SAR 3,000–8,000.
- Delayed timelines: 4–8 week estimates often stretch to 3–4 months. Every week of delay is a lost opportunity.
- Single use: When your model changes, you pay again. With Murtakaz, you regenerate instantly.
Full Comparison
| Factor | Murtakaz | Business Consultant |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | SAR 0 (Free) / SAR 200 (Builder) / SAR 500 (Elite) per month | SAR 45,000–80,000 total engagement |
| Delivery Time | 2–4 hours from idea to finished plan | 4–8 weeks — often longer |
| Languages | Arabic + English simultaneously | One language per engagement — translation costs extra |
| Financial Scenarios | 3 P&L scenarios (conservative, realistic, optimistic) | 1 scenario — revisions billed separately |
| Revisions | Unlimited — regenerate instantly at no extra cost | 2–3 rounds included; extras billed hourly (SAR 300–800/hr) |
| Market Data | GASTAT & SAMA calibrated to your sector | Quality varies by consultant — may use outdated data |
| Availability | 24/7 — generate and iterate anytime | Business hours — scheduled meetings required |
What You Get
Murtakaz
- AI-generated pitch deck
- 3 P&L scenarios automatically
- Full feasibility study
- Bilingual output (AR + EN)
- Unlimited revisions
- Available 24/7
- Free plan available
- SAR 200/month maximum for most plans
- No scope creep risk
- Instant delivery
Business Consultant
- Deep industry expertise
- Customized strategic advice
- Investor network access
- Regulatory & licensing guidance
- Fixed pricing
- Fast turnaround
- Bilingual output
- Unlimited revisions
- Affordable for early-stage founders
- Available on demand
When a Business Consultant Is Worth the Cost
- You are raising a Series A or above and need deep strategic positioning, not just a document.
- Your consultant has specific access to investors or procurement decision-makers in your target sector.
- You need specialized regulatory guidance for a highly regulated industry (e.g., healthcare, fintech).
- Your business has complex multi-entity structures that require bespoke financial modeling.
When to Choose Murtakaz Instead
- You are pre-revenue or early-stage and cannot justify SAR 45,000–80,000 before validating your idea.
- You need a plan quickly — for a bank loan, government program (Monsha'at, Badir), or investor meeting.
- You need Arabic and English versions without paying double for translation.
- You want to iterate on your model multiple times as your assumptions change.
- You want your founding team involved in reviewing and commenting on the plan — not outsourcing your strategy.
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