- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Netherlands
- Riyadh
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 53% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (€3.57) | €23 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (€4.76) | €9 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 10 (€2.41) | €3.88 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.36 (€1.04) | €1.09 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (€1.67) | €1.93 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.48) | €2.12 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 11 (€2.51) | €4.85 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.57) | €2.28 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.46 (€0.82) | €2.07 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.96 (€0.94) | €0.79 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 40 (€10) | €5.00 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.88 (€1.16) | €2.63 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.45 (€0.58) | €0.93 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 60% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,383 (€806) | €1,000 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,356 (€561) | €2,000 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 132 (€31) | €250 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,820 (€433) | €2,000 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,324 (€315) | €1,311 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 66 (€16) | €70 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 154 (€37) | €37 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,680 (€400) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 485 (€116) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (€7) | €12 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (€7) | €20 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 4% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 199 (€47) | €85 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (€54) | €37 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 325 (€77) | €119 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 303 (€72) | €104 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 65% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 60,000 (€14,290) | €23,835 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.63 (€0.15) | €1.72 | - 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200 (€48) | €147 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 37 (€9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 11% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (€2.75) | €5.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 56 (€13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 128 (€31) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 38 (€9) | €5.45 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (€4.36) | €3.20 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (€3.96) | €2.80 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (€2.60) | €0.80 | + 225% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (€2.84) | €2.50 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (€4.41) | €25 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 15% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 81 (€19) | €41 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200 (€48) | €18 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 153 (€36) | €76 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (€24) | €90 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 30 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 11 (€2.52) | €3.36 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (€0.71) | €3.71 | - 81% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 713 (€170) | €154 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (€0.11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (€78) | €16 | + 387% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (€2.38) | €6 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,256 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 52% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,700
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,303
(﷼ 5,469)
in Riyadh.
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