Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 15% more expensive than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 14% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 31 (56元) | 48元 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 28 (51元) | 42元 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (27元) | 12元 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (12元) | 12元 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (26元) | 15元 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (12元) | 9元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 19 (36元) | 41元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (15元) | 13元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.14 (8元) | 5.66元 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.93元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 99元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (16元) | 8元 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.32 (4.24元) | 12元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,435 (8,108元) | 15,453元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 3,286 (6,008元) | 8,774元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 699 (1,278元) | 308元 | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,862 (5,233元) | 8,685元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,926 (3,522元) | 4,613元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,069 (1,955元) | 211元 | + 825% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 251 (459元) | 100元 | + 357% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,650 (3,017元) | 2,348元 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 449 (821元) | 531元 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 25 (46元) | 35元 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (47元) | 53元 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 30% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 184 (336元) | 514元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 244 (447元) | 250元 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 413 (755元) | 621元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 423 (773元) | 878元 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 36% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 93,210 (170,420元) | 160,000元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.23 (4.08元) | 8元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 196 (359元) | 194元 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 40 (73元) | 38元 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 19% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (20元) | 32元 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 64 (117元) | 50元 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 142 (260元) | 276元 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (47元) | 37元 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (35元) | 35元 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (30元) | 31元 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (14元) | 11元 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 18 (32元) | 15元 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 41 (75元) | 93元 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 20% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 63 (116元) | 248元 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 133 (242元) | 148元 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 347 (634元) | 1,153元 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 213 (390元) | 383元 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 75元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (32元) | 35元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 25元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,646 (4,838元) | 3,483元 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (0.97元) | 0.21元 | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 323 (590元) | 464元 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (45元) | 19元 | + 137% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 317 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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