Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 21% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 36% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Riyadh | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 84 (CHF 20) | CHF 24 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 21 (CHF 4.91) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.99 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.87 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 6 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 3.50 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 24 (CHF 5.71) | CHF 10 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 3.94 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.98 (CHF 1.18) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 1.77 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 13 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 7 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 2.55 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.71 (CHF 0.64) | CHF 2.23 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Riyadh | Aarau | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 10,733 (CHF 2,531) | CHF 2,065 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 5,308 (CHF 1,252) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,640 (CHF 387) | CHF 346 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,259 (CHF 1,005) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,898 (CHF 919) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 962 (CHF 227) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (CHF 59) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,080 (CHF 490) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 424 (CHF 100) | CHF 150 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (CHF 7) | CHF 27 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 24% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 219 (CHF 52) | CHF 99 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 328 (CHF 77) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 317 (CHF 75) | CHF 130 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 510 (CHF 120) | CHF 171 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 31% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 36,431 (CHF 8,592) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.33 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 1.76 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 343 (CHF 81) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 38 (CHF 9) | CHF 36 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 10% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 7 (CHF 1.54) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 70 (CHF 17) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 188 (CHF 44) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (CHF 5.69) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (CHF 4.82) | CHF 4.43 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (CHF 3.63) | CHF 3.53 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (CHF 1.77) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 22 (CHF 5.24) | CHF 3.05 | + 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 49 (CHF 12) | CHF 46 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Riyadh | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 152 (CHF 36) | CHF 73 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 102 (CHF 24) | CHF 37 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 436 (CHF 103) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 302 (CHF 71) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 5.40 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 5.85 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,406 (CHF 567) | CHF 550 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.42 (CHF 0.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 372 (CHF 88) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 22 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 8 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 185 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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