Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 10% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 9% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 33 (Dinar 2.757) | Dinar 3.405 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (Dinar 2.491) | Dinar 2.408 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (Dinar 1.464) | Dinar 1.128 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (Dinar 0.535) | Dinar 0.485 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (Dinar 1.129) | Dinar 0.678 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (Dinar 0.519) | Dinar 0.528 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (Dinar 1.338) | Dinar 1.511 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 0.680) | Dinar 0.868 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.01 (Dinar 0.412) | Dinar 0.615 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 0.667) | Dinar 0.419 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.85 (Dinar 0.317) | Dinar 0.148 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 32% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 8,246 (Dinar 679) | Dinar 576 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,275 (Dinar 352) | Dinar 363 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 549 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 23 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,949 (Dinar 407) | Dinar 383 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,998 (Dinar 247) | Dinar 203 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 364 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 39 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 257 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 6 | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,414 (Dinar 116) | Dinar 71 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 460 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 27 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 39 (Dinar 3.213) | Dinar 3.609 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 42 (Dinar 3.471) | Dinar 2.485 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 7% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 186 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 17 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 222 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 18 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 404 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 32 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 348 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 45 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 66,510 (Dinar 5,476) | Dinar 6,105 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.27 (Dinar 0.187) | Dinar 0.124 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 137 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 12 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 61 (Dinar 5.011) | Dinar 6 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 14% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9 (Dinar 0.752) | Dinar 1.664 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 69 (Dinar 5.645) | Dinar 4.408 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 195 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 24 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 27 (Dinar 2.248) | Dinar 2.153 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (Dinar 1.678) | Dinar 1.872 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (Dinar 1.248) | Dinar 1.706 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 0.689) | Dinar 1.023 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 20 (Dinar 1.619) | Dinar 1.225 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 35 (Dinar 2.869) | Dinar 3.044 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 5% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 194 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 10 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 124 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 7 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 345 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 25 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 221 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 25 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (Dinar 1.523) | Dinar 1.924 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,255 (Dinar 186) | Dinar 182 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (Dinar 0.032) | Dinar 0.046 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 423 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 33 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (Dinar 2.189) | Dinar 1.000 | + 119% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 872 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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