Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia vs Santiago, Chile
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 5% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 35 (CH$6,679) | CH$8,894 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 27 (CH$5,151) | CH$4,792 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (CH$3,241) | CH$1,825 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.72 (CH$911) | CH$834 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (CH$1,501) | CH$2,230 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (CH$1,194) | CH$1,174 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (CH$2,864) | CH$3,725 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (CH$1,329) | CH$1,246 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.65 (CH$705) | CH$750 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CH$823 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CH$4,547 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (CH$1,561) | CH$1,542 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.00 (CH$386) | CH$426 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 50% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 5,361 (CH$1,034,825) | CH$766,521 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,590 (CH$499,911) | CH$487,871 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,028 (CH$198,403) | CH$58,627 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 3,336 (CH$643,810) | CH$487,293 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,061 (CH$397,760) | CH$317,454 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 467 (CH$90,221) | CH$41,321 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 162 (CH$31,323) | CH$15,680 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,017 (CH$196,292) | CH$219,482 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (CH$67,610) | CH$67,023 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 24 (CH$4,562) | CH$7,314 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 28 (CH$5,398) | CH$4,432 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 19% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 105 (CH$20,273) | CH$38,169 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 168 (CH$32,475) | CH$21,351 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 311 (CH$59,938) | CH$46,520 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 315 (CH$60,770) | CH$55,238 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 16% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 83,535 (CH$16,123,091) | CH$13,604,800 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.50 (CH$290) | CH$795 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 174 (CH$33,628) | CH$41,470 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 30 (CH$5,757) | CH$5,059 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (CH$2,019) | CH$2,708 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 59 (CH$11,409) | CH$7,090 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 125 (CH$24,031) | CH$33,636 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 18 (CH$3,544) | CH$4,225 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (CH$3,427) | CH$2,887 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (CH$3,295) | CH$2,918 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.12 (CH$988) | CH$1,733 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 16 (CH$3,070) | CH$1,679 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (CH$4,872) | CH$11,793 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 8% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 91 (CH$17,627) | CH$21,111 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 112 (CH$21,523) | CH$8,787 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 393 (CH$75,817) | CH$30,918 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 175 (CH$33,863) | CH$28,525 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CH$5,859 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (CH$2,856) | CH$2,886 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CH$2,399 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,602 (CH$309,176) | CH$391,277 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (CH$88) | CH$116 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 281 (CH$54,203) | CH$47,116 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (CH$4,653) | CH$4,080 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 9% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile)
For example, you would need at least CH$2,720,725 (﷼ 14,096) in Riyadh to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$2,500,000 in Santiago.
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