- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- India
- Riyadh
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 6% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (₨258) | ₨735 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (₨344) | ₨315 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 10 (₨174) | ₨94 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.36 (₨75) | ₨46 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (₨120) | ₨52 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (₨107) | ₨41 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 11 (₨181) | ₨228 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (₨113) | ₨103 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.46 (₨59) | ₨31 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.96 (₨68) | ₨119 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 40 (₨688) | ₨827 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.88 (₨84) | ₨65 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.45 (₨42) | ₨27 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 48% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,383 (₨58,170) | ₨26,545 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,356 (₨40,502) | ₨7,500 | + 440% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 132 (₨2,270) | ₨4,669 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,820 (₨31,285) | ₨30,000 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,324 (₨22,762) | ₨25,000 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 66 (₨1,135) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 154 (₨2,644) | ₨1,269 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,680 (₨28,884) | ₨41,000 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 485 (₨8,346) | ₨8,000 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (₨502) | ₨200 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (₨527) | ₨500 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 28% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 199 (₨3,422) | ₨2,480 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (₨3,913) | ₨2,891 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 325 (₨5,585) | ₨5,358 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 303 (₨5,217) | ₨4,949 | + 5% | |
| 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 (₨1,031,597) | ₨606,813 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.63 (₨11) | ₨74 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200 (₨3,439) | ₨1,790 | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 37 (₨644) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 18% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (₨198) | ₨545 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 56 (₨962) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 128 (₨2,207) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 38 (₨648) | ₨248 | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (₨315) | ₨206 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (₨286) | ₨200 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (₨188) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (₨205) | ₨73 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (₨318) | ₨154 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 52% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 81 (₨1,399) | ₨1,355 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200 (₨3,439) | ₨471 | + 630% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 153 (₨2,626) | ₨656 | + 300% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (₨1,719) | ₨2,179 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 30 (₨516) | ₨328 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 11 (₨182) | ₨205 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (₨52) | ₨153 | - 66% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 713 (₨12,266) | ₨8,598 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (₨8) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (₨5,626) | ₨1,719 | + 227% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (₨172) | ₨252 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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(﷼ 5,812)
in Riyadh
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨77,000
in Amritsar.
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