Riyadh vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) · Overall index 41.4 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 82% more expensive than Riyadh.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 176% more expensive than in Riyadh.
- Transport in Hong Kong is 82% more expensive than in Riyadh.
| Item | Riyadh | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +176% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,033 | $2,572 | +149% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $654 | $1,975 | +202% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,003 | $5,236 | +161% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,208 | $3,501 | +190% |
| Groceries | +56% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.76 | $1.19 | +57% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.07 | $3.67 | +77% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.01 | $4.36 | +45% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.45 | $3.93 | +60% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.46 | $11.9 | +60% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.78 | $11.5 | +48% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.1 | $15 | +35% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.18 | $4.97 | +56% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.28 | $1.74 | +36% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.79 | $3.99 | +43% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.73 | $5.29 | +94% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.56 | $2.49 | +60% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.58 | $2.2 | +39% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.55 | $2.49 | +61% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.37 | $2.3 | +68% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.08 | $13.7 | +70% |
| Transport | +82% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.23 | $2.38 | +93% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $50.4 | $104 | +106% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.98 | $2.97 | +50% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.94 | $1.71 | +82% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.39 | $0.76 | +95% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,523 | $21,733 | +74% |
| Dining out | +74% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.5 | $20.9 | +99% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $61.8 | $99.9 | +62% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.28 | $10.2 | +93% |
| Cappuccino | $2.71 | $4.36 | +61% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.19 | $2.41 | +103% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.86 | $5.48 | +42% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.83 | $7.05 | +84% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.12 | $1.74 | +55% |
| Telecom | +50% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $36.4 | $48.9 | +34% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $38.9 | $59.2 | +52% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.3 | +58% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.35 | $13 | +56% |
| Utilities & household | +60% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $93.1 | $136 | +46% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.18 | +38% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.84 | $4.39 | +55% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.72 | $1.39 | +93% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.6 | $21.8 | +60% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $41.5 | $78.7 | +90% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $8.51 | $13.3 | +56% |
| Men's haircut | $17.7 | $30.2 | +71% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $15.6 | $24.4 | +56% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,134 | $1,684 | +49% |
3,219 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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