- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- New Zealand
- Riyadh
- Auckland
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Auckland (New Zealand)
| Food | 45% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 45% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ﷼ 28 (NZ$9.11) | NZ$19.46 | 53% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19.50 (NZ$6.38) | NZ$9.49 | 33% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ﷼ 10.94 (NZ$3.58) | NZ$8.50 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.02 (NZ$1.32) | NZ$2.66 | 51% |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8.10 (NZ$2.65) | NZ$4.20 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.36 (NZ$1.75) | NZ$5.75 | 70% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 12.00 (NZ$3.92) | NZ$5.77 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6.22 (NZ$2.03) | NZ$3.45 | 41% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.69 (NZ$1.86) | NZ$3.92 | 53% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.50 (NZ$1.14) | NZ$3.17 | 64% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 150 (NZ$49) | NZ$17.26 | 184% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.85 (NZ$1.59) | NZ$3.00 | 47% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.78 (NZ$0.58) | NZ$2.57 | 77% |
| Housing | 5% | ||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 5% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ﷼ 5,843 (NZ$1,910) | NZ$1,593 | 20% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 243 (NZ$79) | NZ$183 | 57% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ﷼ 207 (NZ$68) | NZ$57 | 20% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 2,071 (NZ$677) | NZ$921 | 26% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ﷼ 357 (NZ$117) | NZ$242 | 52% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 27 (NZ$8.94) | NZ$6.49 | 38% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 24 (NZ$7.90) | NZ$18.13 | 56% |
| Clothes | 26% | ||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 26% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ﷼ 250 (NZ$82) | NZ$130 | 37% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ﷼ 214 (NZ$70) | NZ$81 | 13% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ﷼ 263 (NZ$86) | NZ$156 | 45% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ﷼ 231 (NZ$76) | NZ$132 | 43% |
| Transportation | 33% | ||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 33% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 71,750 (NZ$23,457) | NZ$37,417 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.56 (NZ$0.18) | NZ$2.16 | 92% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 250 (NZ$82) | NZ$101 | 19% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 30 (NZ$9.73) | NZ$23 | 58% |
| Personal Care | 49% | ||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 49% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ﷼ 12 (NZ$3.92) | NZ$17.00 | 77% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 20 (NZ$6.65) | NZ$9.02 | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 13.29 (NZ$4.34) | NZ$4.27 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (NZ$4.90) | NZ$5.77 | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7.14 (NZ$2.34) | NZ$2.89 | 19% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 7.29 (NZ$2.38) | NZ$3.17 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16.43 (NZ$5.37) | NZ$25 | 78% |
| Entertainment | 34% | ||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 34% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 63 (NZ$21) | NZ$49 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 111 (NZ$36) | NZ$32 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 125 (NZ$41) | NZ$107 | 62% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ﷼ 204 (NZ$67) | NZ$107 | 38% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 18.71 (NZ$6.12) | NZ$13.67 | 55% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12.86 (NZ$4.20) | NZ$4.32 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ﷼ 11.50 (NZ$3.76) | NZ$7.57 | 50% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 549 (NZ$179) | NZ$237 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.66 (NZ$0.21) | NZ$0.65 | 67% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ﷼ 450 (NZ$147) | NZ$92 | 61% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ﷼ 9.14 (NZ$2.99) | NZ$17.36 | 83% |
| TOTAL | 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,333 prices entered by 289 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 27% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
NZ$3,750
in Auckland
you would need to make just about NZ$2,741
(﷼ 8,383)
in Riyadh.