Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 36% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 29% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 32 (AU$14) | AU$22 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (AU$2.69) | AU$2.20 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 12 (AU$4.99) | AU$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (AU$2.67) | AU$5.87 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (AU$3.61) | AU$5.15 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.89 (AU$2.10) | AU$3.64 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | AU$7 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | AU$22 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (AU$3.52) | AU$3.52 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.81 (AU$1.63) | AU$3.85 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 33% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,735 (AU$3,320) | AU$5,832 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,263 (AU$1,830) | AU$3,619 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 653 (AU$280) | AU$203 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,583 (AU$1,967) | AU$3,200 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,013 (AU$1,293) | AU$2,281 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 493 (AU$211) | AU$153 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 255 (AU$109) | AU$74 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,495 (AU$642) | AU$642 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 483 (AU$207) | AU$296 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 36 (AU$15) | AU$19 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 42 (AU$18) | AU$41 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 16% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Sydney | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 181 (AU$78) | AU$120 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 214 (AU$92) | AU$101 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 399 (AU$171) | AU$175 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 337 (AU$145) | AU$208 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 59% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 92,343 (AU$39,637) | AU$39,725 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.36 (AU$1.01) | AU$1.98 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 142 (AU$61) | AU$201 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 60 (AU$26) | AU$35 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 18% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9 (AU$3.98) | AU$9 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (AU$32) | AU$15 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 189 (AU$81) | AU$99 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 21 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (AU$10) | AU$4.95 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 10 (AU$4.24) | AU$4.13 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (AU$8) | AU$4.21 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 33 (AU$14) | AU$37 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 7% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Sydney | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 210 (AU$90) | AU$68 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 123 (AU$53) | AU$49 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 308 (AU$132) | AU$253 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 218 (AU$93) | AU$142 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (AU$8) | AU$4.96 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$11 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,618 (AU$1,124) | AU$904 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.40 (AU$0.17) | AU$0.27 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 395 (AU$169) | AU$95 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (AU$11) | AU$43 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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