- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- India
- Riyadh
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 37% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (₨266) | ₨349 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (₨354) | ₨315 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 10 (₨179) | ₨94 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.36 (₨77) | ₨41 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (₨124) | ₨52 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (₨110) | ₨41 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 11 (₨187) | ₨228 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (₨117) | ₨87 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.46 (₨61) | ₨35 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨119 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨809 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 6 (₨115) | ₨65 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.45 (₨43) | ₨25 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 51% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,383 (₨59,946) | ₨33,553 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,356 (₨41,739) | ₨7,500 | + 457% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 132 (₨2,339) | ₨4,669 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,820 (₨32,240) | ₨21,203 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,324 (₨23,457) | ₨25,000 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 66 (₨1,170) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 154 (₨2,724) | ₨1,269 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,177 (₨20,862) | ₨41,000 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 359 (₨6,365) | ₨8,000 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 28 (₨502) | ₨200 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (₨512) | ₨500 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 33% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 199 (₨3,527) | ₨2,480 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (₨4,033) | ₨2,891 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 325 (₨5,756) | ₨5,358 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 303 (₨5,376) | ₨4,949 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 31% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 60,000 (₨1,063,100) | ₨605,082 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.63 (₨11) | ₨91 | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200 (₨3,544) | ₨1,790 | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 34 (₨602) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 6% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (₨171) | ₨545 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 33 (₨586) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 84 (₨1,482) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 35 (₨618) | ₨248 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (₨270) | ₨206 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (₨244) | ₨200 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (₨127) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 8 (₨137) | ₨73 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (₨392) | ₨154 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 58% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 104 (₨1,846) | ₨1,355 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200 (₨3,544) | ₨471 | + 652% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 165 (₨2,916) | ₨656 | + 344% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (₨1,772) | ₨2,179 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨328 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 11 (₨187) | ₨205 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨153 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,291 (₨40,596) | ₨35,850 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (₨5,798) | ₨1,719 | + 237% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (₨177) | ₨252 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,679 prices entered by 244 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 40% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨153,992
(﷼ 8,691)
in Riyadh
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨110,000
in Amritsar.
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