Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 23% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 31 (€8) | €17 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (€8) | €10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 (€4.14) | €3.87 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (€1.55) | €1.07 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 12 (€2.93) | €3.13 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.55) | €2.20 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (€3.76) | €7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 9 (€2.14) | €2.22 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.00 (€1.26) | €1.61 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.10 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (€1.99) | €2.02 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.99 (€1.00) | €1.06 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 12% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,871 (€1,981) | €1,856 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,263 (€1,073) | €1,246 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 653 (€164) | €119 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,451 (€1,120) | €1,225 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,938 (€739) | €857 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 493 (€124) | €69 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 255 (€64) | €27 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,495 (€376) | €272 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 483 (€122) | €91 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 36 (€9) | €9 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 42 (€11) | €12 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 30% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 181 (€46) | €69 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 213 (€54) | €28 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 399 (€100) | €82 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 337 (€85) | €87 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 10% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 94,922 (€23,893) | €28,197 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.28 (€0.57) | €1.58 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 142 (€36) | €31 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 61 (€15) | €13 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 19% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9 (€2.33) | €9 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (€19) | €7 | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 189 (€48) | €55 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 21 (€5.35) | €3.75 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (€5.60) | €3.20 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€4.05) | €3.32 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 10 (€2.49) | €2.15 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (€4.86) | €2.78 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 33 (€8) | €20 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 18% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 210 (€53) | €40 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 123 (€31) | €19 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 308 (€77) | €53 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 218 (€55) | €57 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €13 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (€4.64) | €3.23 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.49 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,618 (€659) | €553 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.40 (€0.10) | €0.19 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 395 (€99) | €51 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (€7) | €5.47 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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