Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 16% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 5% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Amman | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 31 (Dinar 5.772) | Dinar 8 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 28 (Dinar 5.227) | Dinar 5.553 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (Dinar 2.814) | Dinar 2.658 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 1.237) | Dinar 1.155 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (Dinar 2.703) | Dinar 1.638 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 1.285) | Dinar 0.628 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 19 (Dinar 3.671) | Dinar 3.013 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 1.567) | Dinar 1.374 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.14 (Dinar 0.781) | Dinar 0.561 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dinar 3.595 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (Dinar 1.633) | Dinar 1.117 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.32 (Dinar 0.438) | Dinar 0.281 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 66% 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 | ﷼ 4,435 (Dinar 837) | Dinar 646 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 3,286 (Dinar 621) | Dinar 358 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 699 (Dinar 132) | Dinar 56 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,862 (Dinar 540) | Dinar 485 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,926 (Dinar 364) | Dinar 236 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,069 (Dinar 202) | Dinar 29 | + 608% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 251 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 16 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,650 (Dinar 312) | Dinar 172 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 449 (Dinar 85) | Dinar 93 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 25 (Dinar 4.800) | Dinar 5.985 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (Dinar 4.890) | Dinar 5.061 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Amman | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 184 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 51 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 244 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 46 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 413 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 64 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 423 (Dinar 80) | Dinar 61 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Amman | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 93,210 (Dinar 17,603) | Dinar 19,222 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.23 (Dinar 0.422) | Dinar 1.046 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 196 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 30 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 40 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.983 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 20% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Amman | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (Dinar 2.081) | Dinar 3.189 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 64 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 7 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 142 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 22 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (Dinar 4.874) | Dinar 3.347 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (Dinar 3.584) | Dinar 2.852 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Dinar 3.102) | Dinar 3.546 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 1.413) | Dinar 1.824 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 18 (Dinar 3.328) | Dinar 2.074 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 41 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Amman | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 63 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 33 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 133 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 19 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 347 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 33 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 213 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 49 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 5.301 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (Dinar 3.281) | Dinar 3.742 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dinar 5.756 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,646 (Dinar 500) | Dinar 390 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (Dinar 0.101) | Dinar 0.081 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 323 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 52 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (Dinar 4.653) | Dinar 2.608 | + 78% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 866 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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