- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Denmark
- Riyadh
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia compared to Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 36 (kr63) | kr120 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (kr41) | kr67 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (kr23) | kr32 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.15 (kr9) | kr7 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (kr16) | kr31 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.38 (kr9) | kr19 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (kr26) | kr71 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (kr12) | kr19 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.43 (kr5.95) | kr10 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | kr11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | kr75 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (kr12) | kr19 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.23 (kr3.87) | kr11 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 1% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 4,358 (kr7,571) | kr8,234 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,537 (kr6,145) | kr5,774 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 421 (kr731) | kr1,187 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 4,980 (kr8,652) | kr4,951 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,762 (kr4,798) | kr3,714 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 209 (kr363) | kr1,633 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 176 (kr306) | kr193 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,198 (kr2,080) | kr3,665 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 390 (kr677) | kr716 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 35 (kr60) | kr54 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 35 (kr61) | kr169 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 1% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 198 (kr345) | kr778 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 231 (kr401) | kr230 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 372 (kr647) | kr797 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 343 (kr597) | kr1,287 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 59% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 72,307 (kr125,618) | kr305,266 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.63 (kr2.84) | kr10 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 88 (kr152) | kr386 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 27 (kr46) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (kr22) | kr50 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 50 (kr87) | kr73 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 149 (kr259) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 23 (kr40) | kr58 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (kr26) | kr28 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (kr26) | kr29 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (kr13) | kr13 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (kr17) | kr16 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (kr36) | kr168 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 1% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 97 (kr168) | kr337 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 112 (kr194) | kr190 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 200 (kr348) | kr475 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 276 (kr480) | kr636 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr70 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (kr31) | kr42 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | kr33 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,294 (kr3,986) | kr3,332 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.56 (kr0.97) | kr0.91 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 394 (kr685) | kr250 | + 174% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (kr44) | kr42 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,473 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 27% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr27,000
in Aalborg
you would need to make just about kr19,758
(﷼ 11,373)
in Riyadh.
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