🇸🇦Cost of Living in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia · Population: 7,677,000 · Cost Index: 55/100
Cost of Living in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia · Asia
Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia and the largest city on the Arabian Peninsula. It is a rapidly modernizing metropolis with ambitious Vision 2030 development projects and a moderate cost of living.
7,677,000
Population
55
Cost Index
80
Safety Index
65
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $2,100 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$800.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$480.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,800.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,100.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$5.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$35.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$6.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.50Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.00Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.00Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$2.50Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$5.50Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.80Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.80Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$45.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.80Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$1.30Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.50Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.55Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$95.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$22.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$55.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$30.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$40.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$10.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$55.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$13.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$4.50Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$0.00Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$55.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$35.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- SAR
- Language
- Arabic
- Cost Index
- 55/100
- Safety Index
- 80/100
- Quality of Life
- 65/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.