Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 35% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 19% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 44 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 26 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 31 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 12 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 14 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.16 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 18 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 19 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.21 (Dirham 4.12) | Dirham 4.06 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 13 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 55 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.12 (Dirham 2.08) | Dirham 4.38 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 44% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,788 (Dirham 3,708) | Dirham 9,656 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,767 (Dirham 2,709) | Dirham 6,743 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 497 (Dirham 487) | Dirham 708 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 3,676 (Dirham 3,599) | Dirham 5,589 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,660 (Dirham 1,625) | Dirham 3,952 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 408 (Dirham 399) | Dirham 536 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 267 (Dirham 261) | Dirham 351 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,598 (Dirham 1,564) | Dirham 1,394 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 404 (Dirham 395) | Dirham 361 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 27 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 42 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 24 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 49 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 174 (Dirham 170) | Dirham 241 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 225 (Dirham 220) | Dirham 214 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 425 (Dirham 416) | Dirham 332 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 387 (Dirham 379) | Dirham 333 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 48% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 91,867 (Dirham 89,930) | Dirham 91,978 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.26 (Dirham 2.21) | Dirham 3.01 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 135 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 367 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 41 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 34 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 32% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 31 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 52 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 43 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 148 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 272 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 15 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 22 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 14 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 13 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 28 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 58 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 11% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 73 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 201 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 138 (Dirham 135) | Dirham 92 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 393 (Dirham 385) | Dirham 469 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 211 (Dirham 206) | Dirham 261 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 87 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 46 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,851 (Dirham 1,812) | Dirham 1,909 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.57 (Dirham 0.56) | Dirham 0.39 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 329 (Dirham 322) | Dirham 304 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 19 | + 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
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