Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 30% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | + 56% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 56% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 106 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 3.594 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (Dinar 3.227) | Dinar 2.684 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (Dinar 1.738) | Dinar 1.271 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.63 (Dinar 0.567) | Dinar 0.594 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (Dinar 0.898) | Dinar 1.076 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (Dinar 0.605) | Dinar 0.430 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 24 (Dinar 2.441) | Dinar 1.769 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 0.754) | Dinar 0.818 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.02 (Dinar 0.505) | Dinar 0.318 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dinar 0.909 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 0.806) | Dinar 0.810 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 4.40 (Dinar 0.443) | Dinar 0.385 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 47% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,773 (Dinar 783) | Dinar 563 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 5,308 (Dinar 535) | Dinar 387 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,640 (Dinar 165) | Dinar 88 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,259 (Dinar 429) | Dinar 353 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,898 (Dinar 393) | Dinar 261 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 962 (Dinar 97) | Dinar 61 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 14 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,080 (Dinar 210) | Dinar 114 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 424 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 34 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (Dinar 3.284) | Dinar 3.196 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (Dinar 3.014) | Dinar 2.506 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 43% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 219 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 17 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 315 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 20 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 317 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 33 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 510 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 34 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 89,402 (Dinar 9,007) | Dinar 8,899 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.33 (Dinar 0.235) | Dinar 0.195 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 155 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 14 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 40 (Dinar 4.035) | Dinar 7 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 7% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 0.658) | Dinar 1.773 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 70 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 188 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 18 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (Dinar 2.432) | Dinar 2.526 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (Dinar 2.057) | Dinar 2.315 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (Dinar 1.550) | Dinar 2.355 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 0.754) | Dinar 1.064 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 22 (Dinar 2.240) | Dinar 1.568 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 26 (Dinar 2.617) | Dinar 2.534 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 26% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 152 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 16 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 102 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 7 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 436 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 24 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 302 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 21 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 5.912 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (Dinar 1.911) | Dinar 2.006 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dinar 3.032 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,406 (Dinar 242) | Dinar 280 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.42 (Dinar 0.043) | Dinar 0.039 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 587 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 30 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (Dinar 2.459) | Dinar 2.238 | + 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 467 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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