Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia vs Londrina, Brazil
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Food | + 74% | |||
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Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 74% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 60 (R$ 66) | R$ 23 | + 183% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.23 | + 225% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.05 (R$ 5.53) | R$ 2.79 | + 99% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.64 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.92 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.97 | + 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 18 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.19 (R$ 5.68) | R$ 2.39 | + 138% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.39 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 32 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 8 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.00 (R$ 2.19) | R$ 2.11 | + 4% | |
Housing | + 160% | |||
Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 160% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,504 (R$ 3,839) | R$ 1,628 | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,527 (R$ 2,768) | R$ 1,082 | + 156% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 504 (R$ 552) | R$ 237 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,964 (R$ 3,246) | R$ 1,002 | + 224% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,952 (R$ 2,139) | R$ 715 | + 199% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 395 (R$ 432) | R$ 245 | + 77% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 218 (R$ 239) | R$ 80 | + 199% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,256 (R$ 1,376) | R$ 1,643 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 400 (R$ 438) | R$ 345 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 38 (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 157% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 39 (R$ 43) | R$ 12 | + 248% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 32% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 277 (R$ 303) | R$ 230 | + 32% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 220 (R$ 241) | R$ 178 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 377 (R$ 412) | R$ 416 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 383 (R$ 420) | R$ 248 | + 69% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 72,359 (R$ 79,264) | R$ 75,858 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.58 (R$ 1.73) | R$ 4.03 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 149 (R$ 163) | R$ 146 | + 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 27 (R$ 29) | R$ 28 | + 4% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 34% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 52 (R$ 57) | R$ 31 | + 84% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 186 (R$ 204) | R$ 247 | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 21 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 137% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.83 | + 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.45 | + 292% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (R$ 20) | R$ 28 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 55% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 130 (R$ 142) | R$ 77 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 121 (R$ 132) | R$ 35 | + 279% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 212 (R$ 232) | R$ 208 | + 11% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 288 (R$ 315) | R$ 144 | + 119% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 22 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 135% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 8 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,756 (R$ 1,924) | R$ 3,034 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.55 (R$ 0.60) | R$ 0.91 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 385 (R$ 422) | R$ 106 | + 298% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 29 (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 320% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on December 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 56% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 6,876 (﷼ 6,277) in Riyadh to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,400 in Londrina.
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