Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Kuwait City (Kuwait)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 31 (Dinar 2.491) | Dinar 2.791 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 28 (Dinar 2.256) | Dinar 2.247 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (Dinar 1.215) | Dinar 0.774 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 0.534) | Dinar 0.495 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (Dinar 1.166) | Dinar 1.145 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 0.554) | Dinar 0.792 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 19 (Dinar 1.584) | Dinar 1.080 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 0.676) | Dinar 0.707 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.14 (Dinar 0.337) | Dinar 0.335 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (Dinar 0.705) | Dinar 0.467 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.32 (Dinar 0.189) | Dinar 0.251 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 15% cheaper 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 | ﷼ 4,435 (Dinar 361) | Dinar 593 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 3,286 (Dinar 268) | Dinar 403 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 699 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 46 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,862 (Dinar 233) | Dinar 401 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,926 (Dinar 157) | Dinar 285 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,069 (Dinar 87) | Dinar 43 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 251 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 10 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,650 (Dinar 135) | Dinar 72 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 449 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 32 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 25 (Dinar 2.071) | Dinar 2.769 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (Dinar 2.110) | Dinar 3.521 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 12% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 184 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 15 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 244 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 17 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 413 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 32 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 423 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 36 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 14% more expensive than 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 | ﷼ 93,210 (Dinar 7,597) | Dinar 5,856 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.23 (Dinar 0.182) | Dinar 0.115 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 196 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 13 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 40 (Dinar 3.276) | Dinar 9 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 23% 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) | ﷼ 11 (Dinar 0.898) | Dinar 1.940 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 64 (Dinar 5.203) | Dinar 7 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 142 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 22 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (Dinar 2.104) | Dinar 1.839 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (Dinar 1.547) | Dinar 1.348 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Dinar 1.339) | Dinar 1.323 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 0.610) | Dinar 1.093 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 18 (Dinar 1.436) | Dinar 1.328 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 41 (Dinar 3.333) | Dinar 5.543 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Kuwait City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 63 (Dinar 5.157) | Dinar 9 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 133 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 8 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 347 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 13 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 213 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 28 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (Dinar 1.416) | Dinar 2.081 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,646 (Dinar 216) | Dinar 141 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (Dinar 0.043) | Dinar 0.041 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 323 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 22 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (Dinar 2.008) | Dinar 1.011 | + 99% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 459 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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