Cost of Living Comparison Between Riyadh and Jeddah (Jiddah) 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Jeddah (Jiddah) are 7.1% lower than in Riyadh (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Jeddah (Jiddah) are 20.2% lower than in Riyadh | |
| Rent Prices in Jeddah (Jiddah) are 49.5% lower than in Riyadh | |
| Restaurant Prices in Jeddah (Jiddah) are 7.9% lower than in Riyadh | |
| Groceries Prices in Jeddah (Jiddah) are 4.9% lower than in Riyadh | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Jeddah (Jiddah) is 0.2% higher than in Riyadh | |
Restaurants | Riyadh Edit |
Jeddah (Jiddah) Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 ﷼ | 25.00 ﷼ | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 ﷼ | 200.00 ﷼ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 30.00 ﷼ | 30.00 ﷼ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 ﷼ | 7.00 ﷼ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 ﷼ | 7.00 ﷼ | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 17.66 ﷼ | 14.52 ﷼ | -17.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.07 ﷼ | 2.77 ﷼ | -9.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.46 ﷼ | 0.99 ﷼ | -32.6 % |
Markets | Riyadh Edit |
Jeddah (Jiddah) Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 24.03 ﷼ | 24.37 ﷼ | +1.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.07 ﷼ | 3.74 ﷼ | -8.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.69 ﷼ | 3.47 ﷼ | -5.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 9.64 ﷼ | 10.61 ﷼ | +10.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 13.75 ﷼ | 13.14 ﷼ | -4.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.96 ﷼ | 12.43 ﷼ | -11.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 22.40 ﷼ | 21.30 ﷼ | -4.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.63 ﷼ | 3.83 ﷼ | +5.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.88 ﷼ | 2.67 ﷼ | -7.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.88 ﷼ | 2.68 ﷼ | -7.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.99 ﷼ | 2.94 ﷼ | -1.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.23 ﷼ | 2.06 ﷼ | -7.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.44 ﷼ | 1.85 ﷼ | -23.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.18 ﷼ | 4.67 ﷼ | +11.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.34 ﷼ | 2.39 ﷼ | +2.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 ﷼ | 10.00 ﷼ | -33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.08 ﷼ | 7.16 ﷼ | +1.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.85 ﷼ | 8.10 ﷼ | +3.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 28.00 ﷼ | 25.00 ﷼ | -10.7 % |
Transportation | Riyadh Edit |
Jeddah (Jiddah) Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ﷼ | 5.00 ﷼ | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 104.35 ﷼ | 140.00 ﷼ | +34.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 ﷼ | 10.00 ﷼ | -33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 8.05 ﷼ | 8.05 ﷼ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ﷼ | 60.00 ﷼ | +20.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 8.59 ﷼ | 8.90 ﷼ | +3.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 120,000.00 ﷼ | 90,000.00 ﷼ | -25.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 86,341.96 ﷼ | 78,754.17 ﷼ | -8.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Riyadh Edit |
Jeddah (Jiddah) Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 349.17 ﷼ | 366.70 ﷼ | +5.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 126.43 ﷼ | 118.31 ﷼ | -6.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 282.24 ﷼ | 277.60 ﷼ | -1.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Riyadh Edit |
Jeddah (Jiddah) Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 404.58 ﷼ | 339.02 ﷼ | -16.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 178.33 ﷼ | 159.47 ﷼ | -10.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 67.50 ﷼ | 55.00 ﷼ | -18.5 % |
Childcare | Riyadh Edit |
Jeddah (Jiddah) Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,495.72 ﷼ | 1,217.86 ﷼ | -18.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 41,353.45 ﷼ | 24,344.00 ﷼ | -41.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Riyadh Edit |
Jeddah (Jiddah) Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 205.91 ﷼ | 197.05 ﷼ | -4.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 219.79 ﷼ | 216.25 ﷼ | -1.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 408.38 ﷼ | 372.29 ﷼ | -8.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 360.36 ﷼ | 329.63 ﷼ | -8.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Riyadh Edit |
Jeddah (Jiddah) Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 4,444.68 ﷼ | 1,948.00 ﷼ | -56.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,998.44 ﷼ | 1,432.76 ﷼ | -52.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 7,257.14 ﷼ | 3,476.79 ﷼ | -52.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,730.10 ﷼ | 2,451.85 ﷼ | -34.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Riyadh Edit |
Jeddah (Jiddah) Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 762.90 ﷼ | 644.90 ﷼ | -15.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 452.97 ﷼ | 415.58 ﷼ | -8.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Riyadh Edit |
Jeddah (Jiddah) Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 9,982.50 ﷼ | 7,978.77 ﷼ | -20.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.98 | 4.54 | -8.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 229 | 86 |
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