Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 40% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa)
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 23% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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Riyadh | Cape Town | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 33 (R 165) | R 151 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (R 150) | R 89 | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (R 88) | R 61 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (R 32) | R 18 | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (R 68) | R 54 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (R 31) | R 31 | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (R 80) | R 81 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (R 41) | R 28 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.01 (R 25) | R 33 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R 28 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R 104 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (R 40) | R 26 | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.85 (R 19) | R 19 | + 2% | |
Housing | + 77% | |||
Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 77% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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Riyadh | Cape Town | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 8,246 (R 40,746) | R 22,154 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,275 (R 21,126) | R 14,125 | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 549 (R 2,711) | R 1,744 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,949 (R 24,457) | R 15,482 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,998 (R 14,816) | R 9,165 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 364 (R 1,798) | R 773 | + 133% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 257 (R 1,272) | R 629 | + 102% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,414 (R 6,986) | R 5,833 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 460 (R 2,274) | R 2,139 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 39 (R 193) | R 119 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 42 (R 208) | R 69 | + 203% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 38% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 186 (R 922) | R 824 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 222 (R 1,098) | R 671 | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 404 (R 1,996) | R 1,670 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 348 (R 1,721) | R 1,334 | + 29% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 6% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 66,510 (R 328,660) | R 440,709 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.27 (R 11) | R 22 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 137 (R 678) | R 644 | + 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 61 (R 301) | R 134 | + 125% | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 76% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9 (R 45) | R 63 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 69 (R 339) | R 151 | + 125% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 195 (R 964) | R 660 | + 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 27 (R 135) | R 61 | + 120% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (R 101) | R 34 | + 192% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (R 75) | R 58 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (R 41) | R 39 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 20 (R 97) | R 27 | + 253% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 35 (R 172) | R 185 | - 7% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 69% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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Riyadh | Cape Town | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 194 (R 961) | R 378 | + 154% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 124 (R 614) | R 198 | + 211% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 345 (R 1,703) | R 1,050 | + 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 221 (R 1,093) | R 678 | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R 82 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (R 91) | R 40 | + 131% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R 42 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,255 (R 11,144) | R 9,948 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (R 1.89) | R 3.14 | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 423 (R 2,091) | R 573 | + 265% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (R 131) | R 55 | + 138% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% |
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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