Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 20% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Amman | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 32 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 9 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (Dinar 5.633) | Dinar 6 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 (Dinar 3.095) | Dinar 3.306 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (Dinar 1.166) | Dinar 1.191 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 13 (Dinar 2.404) | Dinar 1.860 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (Dinar 1.176) | Dinar 0.586 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (Dinar 2.763) | Dinar 3.428 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 1.589) | Dinar 1.514 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.99 (Dinar 0.942) | Dinar 0.539 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dinar 4.246 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 14 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 1.500) | Dinar 1.076 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.91 (Dinar 0.738) | Dinar 0.287 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 100% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Amman | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 8,226 (Dinar 1,553) | Dinar 795 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,087 (Dinar 771) | Dinar 382 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 569 (Dinar 107) | Dinar 57 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,270 (Dinar 806) | Dinar 485 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,941 (Dinar 555) | Dinar 236 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 493 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 29 | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 258 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 17 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,580 (Dinar 298) | Dinar 160 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 509 (Dinar 96) | Dinar 93 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 36 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.985 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 46 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.066 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 16% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Amman | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 182 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 56 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 213 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 46 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 396 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 68 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 324 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 71 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 19% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Amman | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 94,922 (Dinar 17,918) | Dinar 19,915 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.28 (Dinar 0.430) | Dinar 1.046 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 142 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 33 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 61 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 8 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 37% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Amman | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9 (Dinar 1.748) | Dinar 3.092 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 7 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 189 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 21 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25 (Dinar 4.739) | Dinar 3.347 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (Dinar 4.197) | Dinar 2.852 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Dinar 3.038) | Dinar 3.391 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 10 (Dinar 1.864) | Dinar 1.824 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (Dinar 3.642) | Dinar 2.163 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 33 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 23% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Amman | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 210 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 33 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 123 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 16 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 308 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 33 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 218 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 49 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 5.301 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (Dinar 3.187) | Dinar 3.742 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dinar 5.756 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,618 (Dinar 494) | Dinar 390 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.40 (Dinar 0.076) | Dinar 0.049 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 395 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 51 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (Dinar 4.987) | Dinar 2.429 | + 105% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 346 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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