Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 22% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 49 (140 kr) | 110 kr | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (92 kr) | 80 kr | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (50 kr) | 58 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.90 (17 kr) | 16 kr | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 13 (37 kr) | 37 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (17 kr) | 30 kr | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 24 (70 kr) | 48 kr | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 9 (25 kr) | 29 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.55 (13 kr) | 12 kr | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 18 kr | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 122 kr | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (23 kr) | 20 kr | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.18 (9 kr) | 22 kr | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 72% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,692 (22,203 kr) | 14,755 kr | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 5,308 (15,322 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,640 (4,734 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,259 (12,294 kr) | 9,105 kr | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,391 (9,788 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 962 (2,776 kr) | 410 kr | + 577% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (723 kr) | 271 kr | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,080 (6,003 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 424 (1,223 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (94 kr) | 67 kr | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 52 (152 kr) | 203 kr | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 49% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 219 (633 kr) | 993 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 315 (908 kr) | 419 kr | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 447 (1,289 kr) | 1,039 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 510 (1,471 kr) | 1,260 kr | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 6% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 89,402 (258,053 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.33 (7 kr) | 16 kr | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 236 (682 kr) | 573 kr | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 49 (142 kr) | 307 kr | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 33% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (31 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 70 (202 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 188 (543 kr) | 261 kr | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (76 kr) | 41 kr | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (64 kr) | 31 kr | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (49 kr) | 28 kr | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (22 kr) | 28 kr | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15 (45 kr) | 21 kr | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 46 (133 kr) | 274 kr | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 15% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 170 (490 kr) | 415 kr | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 106 (306 kr) | 267 kr | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 436 (1,259 kr) | 819 kr | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 307 (885 kr) | 847 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 138 kr | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (55 kr) | 40 kr | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 70 kr | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,406 (6,944 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.42 (1.23 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 266 (767 kr) | 286 kr | + 168% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 23 (68 kr) | 67 kr | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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