Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 37% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 15% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 31 (873 Lek) | 953 Lek | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 28 (791 Lek) | 643 Lek | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (426 Lek) | 354 Lek | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (187 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (409 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (194 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 19 (555 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (237 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.14 (118 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 109 Lek | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,585 Lek | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (247 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.32 (66 Lek) | 94 Lek | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 75% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,318 (123,373 Lek) | 77,237 Lek | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 3,121 (89,173 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 691 (19,728 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,675 (76,416 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,646 (47,026 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 634 (18,114 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 251 (7,167 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | + 317% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,650 (47,148 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 449 (12,831 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 25 (726 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (740 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 25% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 170 (4,870 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 248 (7,081 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 409 (11,684 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 373 (10,665 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 36% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 93,210 (2,663,057 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.23 (64 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 167 (4,773 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 204% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 40 (1,135 Lek) | 2,568 Lek | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 23% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (315 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 64 (1,824 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 142 (4,059 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (737 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (542 Lek) | 392 Lek | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (469 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (214 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 18 (503 Lek) | 328 Lek | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 41 (1,168 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 28% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Riyadh | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 97 (2,780 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 127 (3,636 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 586 (16,744 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 384% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 209 (5,980 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,159 Lek | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (721 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 238% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 317 Lek | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,646 (75,598 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.55 (16 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 308 (8,793 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (759 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 124% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 493 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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