Cost of Living in Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia · Currency: SAR
Overall
41.4
Rent
24.2
Groceries
50.3
Dining out
43.8
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,033 | 52 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $654 | 50 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,003 | 11 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,208 | 53 data points |
Average prices in Riyadh
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,033 | 52 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $654 | 50 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,003 | 11 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,208 | 53 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.76 | 28 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $2.07 | 15 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.01 | 59 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $2.45 | 26 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.46 | 12 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.78 | 38 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.1 | 21 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.18 | 55 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.28 | 49 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.79 | 23 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.73 | 60 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.56 | 31 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.58 | 40 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.55 | 33 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.37 | 20 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.08 | 9 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.23 | 49 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $50.4 | 29 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.98 | 6 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $0.94 | 16 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.39 | 49 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,523 | 34 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.5 | 52 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $61.8 | 32 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.28 | 11 data points |
| Cappuccino | $2.71 | 52 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.19 | 50 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.86 | 12 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.83 | 5 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.12 | 44 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $36.4 | 12 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $38.9 | 46 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | 38 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.35 | 35 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $93.1 | 23 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | 44 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.84 | 36 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.72 | 31 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.6 | 34 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $41.5 | 49 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.51 | 41 data points |
| Men's haircut | $17.7 | 27 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $15.6 | 12 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,134 | 13 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15