Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 8% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 12% cheaper than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 49 (£10) | £12 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (£7) | £8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (£3.70) | £4.27 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.90 (£1.27) | £1.29 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 13 (£2.78) | £2.97 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (£1.29) | £1.68 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 24 (£5.20) | £5.58 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 9 (£1.85) | £1.56 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.55 (£0.98) | £1.04 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £2.06 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £12 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (£1.72) | £1.87 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.18 (£0.68) | £1.18 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 18% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 8,285 (£1,777) | £1,076 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 5,308 (£1,139) | £888 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,640 (£352) | £160 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,259 (£914) | £1,509 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,391 (£727) | £976 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 962 (£206) | £93 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (£54) | £27 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,080 (£446) | £323 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 424 (£91) | £100 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (£7) | £4.36 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 52 (£11) | £11 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 74% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 219 (£47) | £52 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 315 (£67) | £32 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 447 (£96) | £61 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 510 (£109) | £56 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 5% cheaper than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 89,402 (£19,175) | £14,339 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.33 (£0.50) | £1.43 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 236 (£51) | £49 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 34 (£7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 35% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (£2.32) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 70 (£15) | £6.00 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 188 (£40) | £60 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (£5.68) | £9 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (£4.73) | £1.25 | + 278% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (£3.63) | £2.21 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (£1.61) | £2.06 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15 (£3.32) | £1.68 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 46 (£10) | £10 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 9% more expensive than in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Perth, Scotland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 170 (£36) | £29 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 106 (£23) | £18 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 436 (£94) | £208 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 307 (£66) | £50 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (£4.07) | £2.98 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.05 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,406 (£516) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.42 (£0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 266 (£57) | £36 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (£5.55) | £10 | - 42% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 300 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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