Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia vs Bangalore, India
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| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 62% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 35 (₨679) | ₨392 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 27 (₨524) | ₨303 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (₨329) | ₨162 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.72 (₨93) | ₨46 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (₨153) | ₨79 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (₨121) | ₨29 | + 315% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (₨291) | ₨230 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (₨135) | ₨163 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.65 (₨72) | ₨37 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨126 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨934 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (₨159) | ₨87 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.00 (₨39) | ₨38 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 190% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 5,361 (₨105,206) | ₨30,680 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,590 (₨50,824) | ₨23,078 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,028 (₨20,171) | ₨3,134 | + 544% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 3,336 (₨65,454) | ₨22,144 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,061 (₨40,439) | ₨13,251 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 467 (₨9,172) | ₨2,770 | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 162 (₨3,185) | ₨699 | + 355% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,017 (₨19,956) | ₨30,156 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (₨6,874) | ₨10,359 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 24 (₨464) | ₨364 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 28 (₨549) | ₨658 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 41% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 105 (₨2,061) | ₨2,315 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 168 (₨3,302) | ₨2,325 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 311 (₨6,094) | ₨3,386 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 315 (₨6,178) | ₨2,821 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 42% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 83,535 (₨1,639,170) | ₨960,285 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.50 (₨29) | ₨82 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 174 (₨3,419) | ₨1,938 | + 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 30 (₨585) | ₨236 | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 84% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (₨205) | ₨96 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 59 (₨1,160) | ₨226 | + 414% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 125 (₨2,443) | ₨619 | + 295% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 18 (₨360) | ₨340 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (₨348) | ₨202 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (₨335) | ₨266 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.12 (₨100) | ₨161 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 16 (₨312) | ₨75 | + 316% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (₨495) | ₨265 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 48% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 91 (₨1,792) | ₨1,330 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 112 (₨2,188) | ₨469 | + 367% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 393 (₨7,708) | ₨1,541 | + 400% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 175 (₨3,443) | ₨2,221 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨902 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (₨290) | ₨282 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨309 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,602 (₨31,433) | ₨32,791 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (₨9) | ₨12 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 281 (₨5,511) | ₨2,640 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (₨473) | ₨266 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 81% more expensive than in Bangalore (India)
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