Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 84% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 12% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Riyadh | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 33 (5,366 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (4,848 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (2,849 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (1,041 Pound) | 620 Pound | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (2,198 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (1,010 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 101% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (2,604 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (1,324 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.01 (803 Pound) | 782 Pound | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 90 Pound | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,096 Pound | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (1,298 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.85 (618 Pound) | 495 Pound | + 25% | |
Housing | + 133% | |||
Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 133% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Riyadh | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 8,246 (1,321,309 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,275 (685,085 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 549 (87,910 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 283% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,949 (793,107 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,998 (480,446 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | + 122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 364 (58,293 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 339% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 257 (41,238 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | + 395% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,414 (226,540 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 460% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 460 (73,733 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 140% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 39 (6,253 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 42 (6,757 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | + 218% | |
Clothes | + 104% | |||
Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 104% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 186 (29,883 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 222 (35,603 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 1966% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 404 (64,738 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 348 (55,819 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | - 25% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 46% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 66,510 (10,657,874 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.27 (363 Pound) | 781 Pound | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 137 (21,993 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 459% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 61 (9,753 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 330% | |||
Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 330% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9 (1,463 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 69 (10,987 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 2259% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 195 (31,276 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | + 215% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 27 (4,376 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 1072% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (3,265 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 3251% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (2,428 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (1,341 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 1340% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 20 (3,152 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 3160% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 35 (5,585 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | + 87% | |
Entertainment | + 142% | |||
Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 142% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Riyadh | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 194 (31,166 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 124 (19,916 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 345 (55,229 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 221 (35,451 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 595 Pound | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (2,964 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,255 (361,366 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 1212% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (61 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 513% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 423 (67,802 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 2768% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (4,261 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 1075% | |
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TOTAL | + 84% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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