- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- India
- Riyadh
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 39% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (₨272) | ₨349 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (₨363) | ₨315 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 10 (₨183) | ₨94 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.36 (₨79) | ₨41 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (₨127) | ₨52 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (₨113) | ₨41 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 11 (₨191) | ₨228 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (₨119) | ₨87 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.46 (₨63) | ₨35 | + 80% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 7 (₨123) | ₨65 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.45 (₨44) | ₨25 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 54% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,383 (₨61,374) | ₨33,553 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,356 (₨42,733) | ₨7,500 | + 470% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 132 (₨2,395) | ₨4,669 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,820 (₨33,008) | ₨21,203 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,324 (₨24,016) | ₨25,000 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 66 (₨1,197) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 154 (₨2,789) | ₨1,269 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,132 (₨20,528) | ₨41,000 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 374 (₨6,787) | ₨8,000 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (₨570) | ₨200 | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (₨566) | ₨500 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 36% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 199 (₨3,611) | ₨2,480 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (₨4,129) | ₨2,891 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 325 (₨5,893) | ₨5,358 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 303 (₨5,504) | ₨4,949 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 35% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 60,000 (₨1,088,422) | ₨605,082 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.63 (₨11) | ₨91 | - 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200 (₨3,628) | ₨1,790 | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 25 (₨453) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 8% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9 (₨165) | ₨545 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 42 (₨756) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 107 (₨1,936) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 36 (₨644) | ₨248 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (₨279) | ₨206 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 13 (₨242) | ₨200 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (₨130) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 8 (₨142) | ₨73 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (₨388) | ₨154 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 61% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 97 (₨1,768) | ₨1,355 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200 (₨3,628) | ₨471 | + 670% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 165 (₨2,985) | ₨656 | + 355% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (₨1,814) | ₨2,179 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨328 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 11 (₨192) | ₨205 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨153 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,368 (₨42,961) | ₨35,850 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (₨5,936) | ₨1,719 | + 245% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (₨181) | ₨252 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,618 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
18.140
INR
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 43% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨149,071
(﷼ 8,218)
in Riyadh
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨104,000
in Amritsar.
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