- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Denmark
- Riyadh
- Aarhus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 57% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (kr25) | kr120 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (kr34) | kr70 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 10 (kr17) | kr31 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.36 (kr7) | kr7 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (kr12) | kr24 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (kr11) | kr21 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 11 (kr18) | kr56 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (kr11) | kr18 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.46 (kr5.84) | kr11 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.96 (kr7) | kr14 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 40 (kr67) | kr60 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.16 (kr9) | kr20 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.45 (kr4.13) | kr11 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 39% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,383 (kr5,707) | kr9,429 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,356 (kr3,974) | kr7,271 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 132 (kr223) | kr1,185 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,820 (kr3,070) | kr5,125 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,324 (kr2,233) | kr3,875 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 66 (kr111) | kr649 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 154 (kr259) | kr170 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,420 (kr2,395) | kr4,012 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 508 (kr857) | kr803 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 27 (kr45) | kr70 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 32 (kr55) | kr139 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 10% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 199 (kr336) | kr833 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (kr384) | kr243 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 325 (kr548) | kr817 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 303 (kr512) | kr1,068 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 45% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 60,000 (kr101,215) | kr300,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.63 (kr1.06) | kr10 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200 (kr337) | kr363 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 37 (kr63) | kr159 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 33% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (kr19) | kr52 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 56 (kr94) | kr127 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 141 (kr238) | kr433 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 38 (kr64) | kr36 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (kr27) | kr34 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (kr24) | kr34 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (kr18) | kr18 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (kr20) | kr18 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (kr32) | kr225 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 23% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 90 (kr151) | kr349 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200 (kr337) | kr170 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 153 (kr258) | kr671 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (kr169) | kr500 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 30 (kr51) | kr85 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 11 (kr18) | kr35 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (kr5.06) | kr40 | - 87% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 713 (kr1,203) | kr1,293 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (kr0.76) | kr1.00 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (kr552) | kr208 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (kr17) | kr44 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,597 prices entered by 253 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 41% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr29,000
in Aarhus
you would need to make just about kr17,221
(﷼ 10,209)
in Riyadh.
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