- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Denmark
- Riyadh
- Aarhus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 55% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (kr26) | kr120 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (kr34) | kr74 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 10 (kr17) | kr34 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.36 (kr7) | kr8 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (kr12) | kr24 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (kr11) | kr19 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 11 (kr18) | kr60 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (kr11) | kr17 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.46 (kr5.90) | kr10 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | kr14 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | kr60 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (kr12) | kr19 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.45 (kr4.18) | kr10 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 38% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,383 (kr5,769) | kr9,429 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,356 (kr4,017) | kr7,271 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 132 (kr225) | kr949 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,820 (kr3,103) | kr5,125 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,324 (kr2,257) | kr3,875 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 66 (kr113) | kr745 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 154 (kr262) | kr170 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,132 (kr1,930) | kr3,744 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 374 (kr638) | kr772 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (kr54) | kr70 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (kr53) | kr133 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 5% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 199 (kr339) | kr833 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (kr388) | kr243 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 325 (kr554) | kr867 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 303 (kr517) | kr957 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 46% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 60,000 (kr102,307) | kr300,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.63 (kr1.07) | kr10 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200 (kr341) | kr363 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 25 (kr43) | kr167 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 41% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9 (kr16) | kr43 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 42 (kr71) | kr129 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 107 (kr182) | kr400 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 36 (kr61) | kr36 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (kr26) | kr31 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 13 (kr23) | kr28 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (kr12) | kr16 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 8 (kr13) | kr18 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (kr37) | kr230 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 15% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 97 (kr166) | kr366 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200 (kr341) | kr170 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 165 (kr281) | kr672 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (kr171) | kr500 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr83 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 11 (kr18) | kr35 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | kr40 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,368 (kr4,038) | kr4,049 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (kr0.77) | kr1.00 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (kr558) | kr208 | + 168% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (kr17) | kr44 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.705
DKK
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 39% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr30,000
in Aarhus
you would need to make just about kr18,262
(﷼ 10,710)
in Riyadh.
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