Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 67% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 41% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 31 (2,927 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 28 (2,650 Ft) | 1,565 Ft | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (1,427 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (627 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (1,371 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (651 Ft) | 936 Ft | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 19 (1,861 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (795 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.14 (396 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 295 Ft | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,156 Ft | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (828 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.32 (222 Ft) | 185 Ft | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 119% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,318 (413,545 Ft) | 158,234 Ft | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 3,121 (298,906 Ft) | 87,157 Ft | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 691 (66,128 Ft) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,675 (256,146 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,646 (157,631 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 634 (60,718 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 251 (24,023 Ft) | 3,506 Ft | + 585% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,650 (158,039 Ft) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 449 (43,010 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 25 (2,434 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (2,480 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 75% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 170 (16,324 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 248 (23,735 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 409 (39,166 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 373 (35,749 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 28% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 93,210 (8,926,526 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.23 (214 Ft) | 464 Ft | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 167 (15,999 Ft) | 7,157 Ft | + 124% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 40 (3,803 Ft) | 4,451 Ft | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 49% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (1,055 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 64 (6,114 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 142 (13,605 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (2,472 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (1,817 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (1,573 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (717 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 18 (1,688 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 297% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 41 (3,916 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 111% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 97 (9,318 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 127 (12,187 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 322% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 586 (56,125 Ft) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 209 (20,044 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,310 Ft | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (2,417 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 402% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,646 (253,404 Ft) | 152,980 Ft | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.55 (53 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 308 (29,473 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 275% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (2,544 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 131% | |
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TOTAL | + 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 327 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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