- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Netherlands
- Riyadh
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 49% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (€3.27) | €15 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (€4.36) | €7 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 10 (€2.20) | €3.83 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.36 (€0.95) | €1.22 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (€1.53) | €1.95 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.36) | €2.09 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 11 (€2.30) | €4.33 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.43) | €2.29 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.46 (€0.75) | €1.75 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.70 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.50 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 6 (€1.41) | €2.50 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.45 (€0.53) | €0.87 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 57% | |||
Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 57% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,383 (€737) | €1,291 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,356 (€513) | €1,113 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 132 (€29) | €225 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,820 (€396) | €1,700 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,324 (€288) | €1,070 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 66 (€14) | €70 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 154 (€34) | €31 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,177 (€257) | €450 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 359 (€78) | €85 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 28 (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (€6) | €15 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 6% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 199 (€43) | €85 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (€50) | €37 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 325 (€71) | €119 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 303 (€66) | €104 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 70% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 60,000 (€13,074) | €24,992 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.63 (€0.14) | €1.68 | - 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200 (€44) | €151 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 34 (€7) | €23 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 7% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (€2.11) | €5.00 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 33 (€7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 84 (€18) | €24 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 35 (€8) | €3.23 | + 136% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.32) | €2.23 | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (€3.00) | €1.90 | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (€1.57) | €0.90 | + 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 8 (€1.69) | €1.75 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (€4.82) | €25 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 22% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 104 (€23) | €41 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200 (€44) | €21 | + 108% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 165 (€36) | €49 | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (€22) | €90 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 11 (€2.30) | €3.00 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.71 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,291 (€499) | €579 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (€0.10) | €0.30 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (€71) | €20 | + 253% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (€2.18) | €7 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 53% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,700
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,736
(﷼ 7,965)
in Riyadh.
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