- 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 (kr27) | kr120 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (kr36) | kr69 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 10 (kr18) | kr31 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.36 (kr8) | kr7 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (kr12) | kr24 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (kr11) | kr21 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 11 (kr19) | kr56 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (kr12) | kr18 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.46 (kr6) | kr11 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.96 (kr7) | kr14 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 40 (kr71) | kr60 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.86 (kr9) | kr20 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.45 (kr4.35) | kr12 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 36% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,383 (kr6,011) | kr9,429 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,356 (kr4,185) | kr7,271 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 132 (kr235) | kr1,185 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,820 (kr3,233) | kr5,125 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,324 (kr2,352) | kr3,875 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 66 (kr117) | kr649 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 154 (kr273) | kr170 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,756 (kr3,120) | kr4,012 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (kr880) | kr803 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (kr51) | kr70 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (kr55) | kr139 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 0% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 199 (kr354) | kr833 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (kr404) | kr243 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 325 (kr577) | kr817 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 303 (kr539) | kr1,068 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 42% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 60,000 (kr106,593) | kr300,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.63 (kr1.12) | kr10 | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200 (kr355) | kr363 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 33 (kr58) | kr159 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 26% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (kr20) | kr52 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 56 (kr99) | kr127 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 134 (kr238) | kr433 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 38 (kr67) | kr41 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (kr33) | kr34 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (kr30) | kr34 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (kr20) | kr18 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (kr23) | kr18 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (kr34) | kr225 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 23% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 82 (kr146) | kr349 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200 (kr355) | kr170 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 153 (kr271) | kr671 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (kr178) | kr500 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 30 (kr53) | kr85 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 11 (kr19) | kr35 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (kr5.33) | kr40 | - 87% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 713 (kr1,267) | kr1,293 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (kr0.80) | kr1.00 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (kr581) | kr208 | + 179% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (kr18) | kr44 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,447 prices entered by 227 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 38% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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kr25,000
in Aarhus
you would need to make just about kr15,527
(﷼ 8,740)
in Riyadh.
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