Cost of Living in Riyadh
Summary about cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
- Family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,895.0$ (10,867.8﷼) without rent (using our estimator).
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 799.3$ (3,000.6﷼) without rent.
- Riyadh is 42.4% less expensive than Seattle (without rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Riyadh is, on average, 75.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 ﷼ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 ﷼ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 26.00 ﷼ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 ﷼ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 ﷼ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 14.67 ﷼ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 ﷼ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.96 ﷼ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 25.59 ﷼ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.84 ﷼ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.78 ﷼ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 10.29 ﷼ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 12.39 ﷼ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.13 ﷼ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 21.72 ﷼ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.54 ﷼ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.95 ﷼ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.80 ﷼ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.45 ﷼ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.20 ﷼ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.06 ﷼ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.72 ﷼ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.18 ﷼ | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 22.00 ﷼ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.65 ﷼ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.39 ﷼ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 28.00 ﷼ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 ﷼ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 ﷼ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 ﷼ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 8.05 ﷼ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ﷼ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 8.66 ﷼ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 90,000.00 ﷼ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 78,016.00 ﷼ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 342.41 ﷼ | |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.60 ﷼ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 282.88 ﷼ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 372.92 ﷼ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 177.50 ﷼ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 65.00 ﷼ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,418.59 ﷼ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 26,087.50 ﷼ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 177.65 ﷼ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 230.69 ﷼ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 405.46 ﷼ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 357.21 ﷼ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,924.06 ﷼ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,866.13 ﷼ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,791.58 ﷼ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,863.34 ﷼ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 599.62 ﷼ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 393.47 ﷼ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 8,093.25 ﷼ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.00 |
Prices in Riyadh
This city had 2170 entries in the past 12 months by 224 different contributors.
Last update: January 2023
Last update: January 2023
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You will be happy with 6000sar
Please suggest me should I accept the proposal.
Please suggest.
I got an offer off 20000 sr . Am a doctor and will work 48 hours a week.
No more in the contract.
Is that a good associate consultant salary?
Will it be enough for spouse and 2 kids?
I will move there is with my Wife. Can anyone please let me know what package should I ask to my company.
What should be the annual as well as Monthly salary shall i asked.
I know, right? These people are idiots. I feel bad for whoever made the mistake of offering them jobs. There's something called "Google", perhaps they've never heard of it.
Kindly give me a response ASAP as my decision is urgently needed.
Thanks,
Daniel
Thanks
I have job a offer in riyadh and company will pay 1200sar for housing. Anyone help me its enough for monthly food and accommodation??
I got an offer of 14000 SR and I am planning to live alone and not bring family there. Is this package worth to come there or not. If possible, can anyone please let me know expenses there as of now. I have to arrange my own accommodation and meal and other expenses. they are not providing any facilities other than 14000 SR package. Insurance and one time ticket fare to india will be borne by company.
1. house rent
2. food
3.travel
4. Internet
5.Laundry
6. Telephone bills
7. any miscellaneous
What is the average price for single bedroom flat in compound or in the city (higher standard buildings).
PT