Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia vs London, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 33% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 35 (£7) | £11 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 27 (£5.08) | £6 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (£3.20) | £3.43 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.72 (£0.90) | £0.90 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (£1.48) | £2.79 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (£1.18) | £1.92 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (£2.82) | £4.63 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (£1.31) | £2.05 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.65 (£0.70) | £0.80 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.92 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £9 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (£1.54) | £2.06 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.00 (£0.38) | £1.08 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 52% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 5,361 (£1,021) | £2,574 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,590 (£493) | £1,782 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,028 (£196) | £157 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 3,336 (£635) | £1,843 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,061 (£392) | £1,307 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 467 (£89) | £107 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 162 (£31) | £23 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,017 (£194) | £315 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (£67) | £79 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 24 (£4.50) | £5.99 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 28 (£5.32) | £13 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 34% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 105 (£20) | £77 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 168 (£32) | £36 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 311 (£59) | £82 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 315 (£60) | £96 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 71% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 83,535 (£15,903) | £20,856 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.50 (£0.29) | £1.18 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 174 (£33) | £144 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 30 (£5.68) | £26 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 33% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (£1.99) | £3.54 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 59 (£11) | £8 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 125 (£24) | £105 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 18 (£3.50) | £3.68 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (£3.38) | £2.15 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (£3.25) | £3.22 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.12 (£0.97) | £1.94 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 16 (£3.03) | £1.61 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (£4.81) | £17 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 38% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 91 (£17) | £38 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 112 (£21) | £26 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 393 (£75) | £185 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 175 (£33) | £75 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (£2.82) | £3.50 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £5.66 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,602 (£305) | £461 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (£0.09) | £0.14 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 281 (£53) | £57 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (£4.59) | £12 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £7,000 in London you would need to make just about £3,268 (﷼ 17,168) in Riyadh.
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