- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Netherlands
- Riyadh
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 54% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (€3.40) | €23 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (€4.53) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 10 (€2.29) | €3.83 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.36 (€0.99) | €1.22 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (€1.59) | €1.95 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.41) | €2.09 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 11 (€2.39) | €4.33 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.49) | €2.29 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.46 (€0.78) | €1.75 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.96 (€0.90) | €0.70 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 40 (€9) | €4.50 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.11 (€1.16) | €2.50 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.45 (€0.56) | €0.87 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 59% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,383 (€767) | €1,149 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,356 (€534) | €1,167 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 132 (€30) | €225 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,820 (€412) | €2,000 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,324 (€300) | €1,311 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 66 (€15) | €70 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 154 (€35) | €37 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,420 (€322) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 508 (€115) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 27 (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 32 (€7) | €15 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 5% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 199 (€45) | €85 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (€52) | €37 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 325 (€74) | €119 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 303 (€69) | €104 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 66% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 60,000 (€13,596) | €23,835 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.63 (€0.14) | €1.72 | - 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200 (€45) | €147 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 37 (€8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 23% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (€2.62) | €5.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 56 (€13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 141 (€32) | €24 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 38 (€9) | €3.23 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.64) | €2.23 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (€3.26) | €1.90 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (€2.47) | €0.90 | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (€2.70) | €1.75 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (€4.23) | €25 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 14% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 90 (€20) | €41 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200 (€45) | €21 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 153 (€35) | €49 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (€23) | €90 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 30 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 11 (€2.39) | €3.00 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (€0.68) | €3.71 | - 82% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 713 (€162) | €154 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (€0.10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (€74) | €21 | + 262% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (€2.27) | €6 | - 64% | |
| 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 1,359 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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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
€3,700
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,784
(﷼ 7,874)
in Riyadh.
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