Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital and main financial hub, is on a desert plateau in the country’s center. Business district landmarks include the 302m-high Kingdom Centre, with a sky bridge connecting 2 towers, and 267m-high Al Faisaliah Centre, with a glass-globe summit. To find out the cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Scroll Down.

Find out Cost Of Living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) in detail

Expense Type Cost ( Local Currency)
Lunch One Person (including a drink) in the business district$17
Fast Food Combo Meal at Restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar)$9
500 grams (1/2 kg) of boneless chicken breast$6
1 liter of whole fat milk$1.24
1 dozen (12) Large eggs$4.69
1 kilogram of tomatoes (2 lbs)$5.47
0.5 kg (500 grams) local cheese$14
1 kg of apples (2 lb.) $3.81
1 kg of potatoes (2 lb.)$2.60
0.5 litre domestic beer at a supermarket (16 oz)$3.16
1 bottle of good quality red table wine$18
2 liters of Soft Drink (Coca-Cola)$2.27
2 people meal (Bread only)$3.25
Monthly rent of a 900 Sqft furnished accommodation in Posh area$3,989
Monthly rent of a 900 Sqft furnished accommodation in Average area$3,338
 2 people Household Utilities for 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for 914 sq. ft. apartment$160
Monthly rent of a 480 Sqft furnished studio in Posh or Expensive area$3,089
Monthly rent of a 480 Sqft furnished studio in Average area$2,304
1 person Household Utilities for 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for (480 Sqft) studio$98
1 month Internet Connection (8 mbps$50
40 inch flat-screen TV $395
Microwave 800 to 900 Watt made by Bosch, LG, or similar brands$121
Laundry detergent (3 litres~ or 100 oz.)$15
Cleaning hourly rate$39
1 jeans pair from Levis or similar brand$68
Single warm weather dress at Top brand like Zara, H&M or similar$37
Single pair of shoes for sports like Nike, Adidas, or similar brands$96
Single pair of men’s leather formal shoes$134
1.4 cc base vehicle price (Volkswagen Golf)$23,197
1 liter 0.25 gallon) of gas/fuel$1.04
Public transport monthly ticket $85
Business day taxi usage, 8 km. i.e. 5 miles$19
 6 days cold treatment medicine like Tylenol, Coldrex, or similar brands$9
Antibiotics Box (12 doses)$12
Private Doctor Visit (15 minutes)$143
32 tampons (1 Box)$7
Deodorant or roll-on  (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)$4.96
Hair shampoo & conditioner(400 ml ~ 12 oz.)$8
Toilet paper 4 rolls$4.34
Toothpaste tube$2.31
Men’s haircut at the VIP area$28
Average dinner for two at a pub$54
2 movie tickets$30
2 tickets to best seats at a theater$279
Dinner for two people at an Italian restaurant in the the VIP area including appetizer, main course, wine and dessert$97
One cocktail drink at a downtown club$15
Coffee (Cappuccino) in the VIP area of the city$4.95
1 beer at a neighbourhood pub (500ml)$7
128GB iPad with supported Wi-Fi $457
1 minute of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts included)$0.24
1 month of  business district gym membership$103
1 pack of cigarettes (Marlboro)$10