Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 131% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Vlorë or in Riyadh? You can help!
Improve the prices for Vlorë! Improve the prices for Riyadh!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 43 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | + 48% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 48% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Riyadh | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 84 (2,137 Lek) | 861 Lek | + 148% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (812 Lek) | 452 Lek | + 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 21 (528 Lek) | 414 Lek | + 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.99 (126 Lek) | 138 Lek | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (226 Lek) | 228 Lek | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (152 Lek) | 191 Lek | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 24 (614 Lek) | 353 Lek | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (190 Lek) | 139 Lek | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.98 (126 Lek) | 90 Lek | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 103 Lek | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,052 Lek | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 7 (179 Lek) | 179 Lek | - 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.71 (69 Lek) | 71 Lek | - 4% | |
Housing | + 414% | |||
Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 414% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Riyadh | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 10,733 (272,028 Lek) | 25,888 Lek | + 951% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 5,308 (134,533 Lek) | 20,876 Lek | + 544% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,640 (41,563 Lek) | 4,556 Lek | + 812% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,259 (107,950 Lek) | 17,500 Lek | + 517% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,898 (98,801 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 559% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 962 (24,377 Lek) | 3,174 Lek | + 668% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (6,347 Lek) | 2,357 Lek | + 169% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,080 (52,706 Lek) | 41,222 Lek | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 424 (10,741 Lek) | 11,526 Lek | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (826 Lek) | 1,665 Lek | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (758 Lek) | 233 Lek | + 225% | |
Clothes | + 89% | |||
Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 89% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Riyadh | Vlorë | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 219 (5,560 Lek) | 3,817 Lek | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 328 (8,312 Lek) | 3,841 Lek | + 116% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 317 (8,031 Lek) | 7,684 Lek | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 510 (12,913 Lek) | 4,658 Lek | + 177% | |
Transportation | + 152% | |||
Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 152% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Riyadh | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 36,431 (923,317 Lek) | 1,666,670 Lek | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.33 (59 Lek) | 143 Lek | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 343 (8,693 Lek) | 1,247 Lek | + 597% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 38 (970 Lek) | 754 Lek | + 29% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 56% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Riyadh | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 7 (166 Lek) | 592 Lek | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 70 (1,777 Lek) | 800 Lek | + 122% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 188 (4,768 Lek) | 1,969 Lek | + 142% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (612 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (517 Lek) | 336 Lek | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (390 Lek) | 423 Lek | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (190 Lek) | 183 Lek | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 22 (563 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 182% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 49 (1,238 Lek) | 278 Lek | + 346% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 47% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Riyadh | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 152 (3,843 Lek) | 2,315 Lek | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 102 (2,594 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 419% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 436 (11,054 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 302 (7,652 Lek) | 4,136 Lek | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 338 Lek | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (481 Lek) | 149 Lek | + 222% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 284 Lek | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,406 (60,972 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.42 (11 Lek) | 14 Lek | - 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 372 (9,428 Lek) | 4,626 Lek | + 104% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 22 (555 Lek) | 272 Lek | + 104% | |
TOTAL | + 131% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
25.344
ALL
/
SAR
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Taipei is 18% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 28% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Paris is 44% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Sydney is 65% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Seoul is about the same as in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Glasgow is 48% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Shanghai is 17% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 114% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii is 71% more expensive than in Tokyo
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least 170,600 Lek (﷼ 6,731) in Riyadh to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 74,000 Lek in Vlorë.
Do you live in Vlorë? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Saint Petersburg (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Varese (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pescara (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Luxembourg
- Cost of Living, Prices in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Berlin (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Doha (Qatar)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chengdu (China)
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Windsor costs C$15 (1 minute ago)
- Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city in Eugene, Oregon costs $40 (22 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in San Jose, Costa Rica costs ₡ 500,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 kg of rice in Governador Valadares costs R$ 35 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Saipan costs $10 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Nagoya costs ¥900 (about 3 hours ago)