Cost of living in Riyadh is 102% higher than in Bangalore (without rent).
Rent in Riyadh is 270% more expensive than in Bangalore.
Cost of living including rent in Riyadh is 174% higher than in Bangalore.
Food in Riyadh is 76% more expensive than in Bangalore.
Transport in Riyadh is 123% more expensive than in Bangalore.
| Riyadh | Bangalore | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Riyadh | Bangalore | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.92 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52.9 $ | 22 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.96 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.33 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.77 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.75 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.49 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.03 $ | 7.64 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.34 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 7.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.98 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.43 $ | 4.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.05 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.6 $ | 18.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.61 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.1 $ | 4.06 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.9 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.85 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.26 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.61 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 5.1 $ | 0.45 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.1 $ | 48.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
99.7 $ | 74.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
74.1 $ | 11.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 726 $ | 167 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,032 $ | 444 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,005 $ | 279 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,969 $ | 767 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,212 $ | 2,433 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,360 $ | 1,377 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,861 $ | 1,210 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.34 % | 9.47 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 104 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.9 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Haircut | 7.27 $ | 1.91 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 52.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.9 $ | 32.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 373 $ | 120 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,359 $ | 3,497 $ |