Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 37% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 33 (335TL) | 523TL | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (301TL) | 372TL | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (170TL) | 154TL | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (67TL) | 48TL | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (144TL) | 95TL | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (62TL) | 56TL | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (162TL) | 330TL | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (75TL) | 57TL | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.03 (51TL) | 25TL | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 90TL | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 634TL | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (91TL) | 57TL | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.96 (40TL) | 17TL | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 94% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 8,246 (83,530TL) | 48,087TL | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,275 (43,310TL) | 31,746TL | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 549 (5,557TL) | 2,742TL | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,949 (50,138TL) | 32,846TL | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,998 (30,373TL) | 16,260TL | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 405 (4,102TL) | 1,675TL | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 236 (2,389TL) | 463TL | + 416% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,220 (12,362TL) | 9,738TL | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 432 (4,380TL) | 4,303TL | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 39 (395TL) | 101TL | + 292% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 42 (427TL) | 178TL | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 34% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 178 (1,800TL) | 1,430TL | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 226 (2,286TL) | 1,382TL | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 397 (4,023TL) | 3,244TL | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 333 (3,373TL) | 4,683TL | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 62,145 (629,552TL) | 1,353,030TL | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.27 (23TL) | 46TL | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 133 (1,351TL) | 886TL | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 60 (612TL) | 219TL | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 23% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9 (90TL) | 848TL | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 69 (695TL) | 97TL | + 616% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 195 (1,976TL) | 1,889TL | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 27 (277TL) | 192TL | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (204TL) | 119TL | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (177TL) | 91TL | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (90TL) | 29TL | + 208% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 20 (199TL) | 95TL | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 36 (365TL) | 375TL | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 63% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 196 (1,983TL) | 1,664TL | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 117 (1,182TL) | 296TL | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 345 (3,491TL) | 1,041TL | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 391 (3,957TL) | 3,155TL | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 263TL | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (178TL) | 96TL | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 185TL | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,300 (23,299TL) | 23,574TL | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (3.88TL) | 0.73TL | + 431% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 439 (4,444TL) | 1,303TL | + 241% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (269TL) | 79TL | + 242% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 761 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
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