Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 44% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 35 (kr57) | kr136 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 27 (kr44) | kr67 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (kr28) | kr29 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.72 (kr8) | kr8 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (kr13) | kr26 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (kr10) | kr22 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (kr24) | kr63 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (kr11) | kr18 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.65 (kr6.00) | kr10 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | kr11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | kr79 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (kr13) | kr19 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.00 (kr3.29) | kr11 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 10% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 5,361 (kr8,806) | kr8,536 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,590 (kr4,254) | kr5,788 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,028 (kr1,688) | kr1,220 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 3,336 (kr5,479) | kr5,337 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,061 (kr3,385) | kr3,926 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 467 (kr768) | kr1,589 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 162 (kr267) | kr188 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,017 (kr1,670) | kr3,570 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (kr575) | kr710 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 24 (kr39) | kr57 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 28 (kr46) | kr154 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 36% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 105 (kr173) | kr786 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 168 (kr276) | kr244 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 311 (kr510) | kr727 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 315 (kr517) | kr1,206 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 49% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 83,535 (kr137,202) | kr301,099 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.50 (kr2.46) | kr10 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 174 (kr286) | kr386 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 31 (kr51) | kr255 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (kr17) | kr58 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 59 (kr97) | kr73 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 125 (kr204) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 18 (kr30) | kr58 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (kr29) | kr28 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (kr28) | kr29 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.12 (kr8) | kr13 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 16 (kr26) | kr16 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (kr41) | kr176 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 91 (kr150) | kr344 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 112 (kr183) | kr191 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 393 (kr645) | kr475 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 175 (kr288) | kr616 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr77 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (kr24) | kr41 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | kr33 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,602 (kr2,631) | kr3,258 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (kr0.75) | kr0.93 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 281 (kr461) | kr230 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (kr40) | kr42 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr28,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr19,154 (﷼ 11,662) in Riyadh.
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