Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 32% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 24 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 10 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.36 (Dirham 4.27) | Dirham 8 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 6 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.46 (Dirham 3.39) | Dirham 9 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.96 (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 9 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 40 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 48 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.44 (Dirham 5.33) | Dirham 5.16 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.45 (Dirham 2.40) | Dirham 4.56 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 70% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,383 (Dirham 3,313) | Dirham 13,583 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,356 (Dirham 2,307) | Dirham 11,205 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 132 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 260 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,820 (Dirham 1,782) | Dirham 7,278 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,324 (Dirham 1,297) | Dirham 5,409 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 66 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 130 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 154 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 294 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,355 (Dirham 1,327) | Dirham 1,546 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 428 (Dirham 419) | Dirham 476 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 28 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 41 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 4% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 199 (Dirham 195) | Dirham 231 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (Dirham 223) | Dirham 196 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 325 (Dirham 318) | Dirham 329 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 303 (Dirham 297) | Dirham 355 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 40% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 60,000 (Dirham 58,762) | Dirham 76,866 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.63 (Dirham 0.62) | Dirham 1.81 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 80 | + 145% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 35 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 30 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 23% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 54 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 66 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 156 (Dirham 153) | Dirham 204 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 38 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 31 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 10 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 72 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 21% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 90 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 198 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 70 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 153 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 572 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 150 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 30 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 57 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (Dirham 2.94) | Dirham 30 | - 90% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ﷼ 2,658 (Dirham 2,603) | Dirham 2,120 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (Dirham 0.44) | Dirham 0.38 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (Dirham 320) | Dirham 371 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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