Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Summary of cost of living in Riyadh

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ﷼‎ 14,634
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ﷼‎ 8,228
  • Riyadh is the 2nd cheapest city in Middle East (4 out of 5)
  • Cost of living in Riyadh is cheaper than in 52% of cities in the World (75 out of 144)
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List of prices in Riyadh
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ﷼‎ 33
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ﷼‎ 30
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ﷼‎ 17
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ﷼‎ 7
12 eggs, large ﷼‎ 14
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ﷼‎ 6
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ﷼‎ 16
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ﷼‎ 7
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ﷼‎ 5.03
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket -
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality -
2 liters of coca-cola ﷼‎ 9
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ﷼‎ 3.96
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ﷼‎ 7,551
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ﷼‎ 4,300
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ﷼‎ 548
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ﷼‎ 4,793
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ﷼‎ 2,893
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ﷼‎ 407
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ﷼‎ 234
40” flat screen tv ﷼‎ 1,223
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ﷼‎ 433
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ﷼‎ 39
Hourly rate for cleaning help ﷼‎ 42
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ﷼‎ 178
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ﷼‎ 226
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ﷼‎ 397
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ﷼‎ 333
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ﷼‎ 62,145
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ﷼‎ 2.22
Monthly ticket public transport ﷼‎ 136
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ﷼‎ 60
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ﷼‎ 9
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ﷼‎ 69
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ﷼‎ 195
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ﷼‎ 27
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ﷼‎ 20
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ﷼‎ 17
4 rolls of toilet paper ﷼‎ 9
Tube of toothpaste ﷼‎ 20
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ﷼‎ 36
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ﷼‎ 196
2 tickets to the movies ﷼‎ 117
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ﷼‎ 345
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ﷼‎ 391
1 cocktail drink in downtown club -
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ﷼‎ 18
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) -
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ﷼‎ 2,300
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ﷼‎ 0.38
1 month of gym membership in business district ﷼‎ 439
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ﷼‎ 27
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 318 prices entered by 46 different people.
Latest price update: May 12, 2025

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Riyadh position in our World Ranking

the world
75th
out of 144
middle east
4th
out of 5

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