Cost of Living in Riyadh
Summary about cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:
- Family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,693.91$ (10,103.74﷼) without rent (using our estimator).
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 750.46$ (2,814.66﷼) without rent.
- Riyadh is 46.86% less expensive than New York (without rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Riyadh is, on average, 85.32% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 ﷼ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 ﷼ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 25.00 ﷼ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 ﷼ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.75 ﷼ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 12.48 ﷼ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.88 ﷼ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.96 ﷼ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 20.11 ﷼ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.66 ﷼ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.06 ﷼ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 7.52 ﷼ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 11.38 ﷼ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.61 ﷼ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.02 ﷼ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.21 ﷼ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.49 ﷼ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.65 ﷼ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.60 ﷼ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.73 ﷼ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.76 ﷼ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.59 ﷼ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.15 ﷼ | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.00 ﷼ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.22 ﷼ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.37 ﷼ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 28.00 ﷼ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 ﷼ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 200.00 ﷼ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 ﷼ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 ﷼ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ﷼ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.82 ﷼ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 75,000.00 ﷼ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 71,203.12 ﷼ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 375.10 ﷼ | |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.46 ﷼ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 241.07 ﷼ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 364.45 ﷼ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 115.00 ﷼ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 60.00 ﷼ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,080.33 ﷼ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 24,527.59 ﷼ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 265.94 ﷼ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 244.00 ﷼ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 361.03 ﷼ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 357.50 ﷼ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,908.87 ﷼ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,123.08 ﷼ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,151.64 ﷼ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,097.31 ﷼ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 394.45 ﷼ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 281.56 ﷼ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,895.90 ﷼ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.31 |
Prices in Riyadh
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Last update: February 2021
Last update: February 2021
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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
I have got job offer from Riyad , In Accountant field. Salary package 3000+Accomodation+Traveling .
Is it suitable in salary package ?
Pls comment
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It depends on your lifestyle Bro , is Accomodation inc. Elec + Water ? coz Elec is expensive and might cost you 250 SR/monthly.
3 course Food(homemade) 700 SR/monthly ... outdoor 1 meal Mid-range Restaurant 20 SR
internt (DSL landline 10M speed ) 200 SR/month
internt (Mobile data 300 GB ) 500 SR/month
Taxi 1.70 per KM ( taxi not always use this tariff .. you have to get the price before you jump in lol )
brumcity12 ---gmail
Is it suitable in salary package ?
Pls comment
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Please guide where should I rent a room which would be convenient for me .
Rent(in good and secured society),monthly grocery, child education,local transport, house hold expenses,Internet,
How much can i ask for the salary package per annum in Saudi Riyal.
I got an offer in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). Joining will be on July 5, 2017 as Cyber Security Analyst L1 (with 3 yrs experience).
How much can i ask for the salary package per annum in Saudi Riyal.
Please reply at the earliest.