Cost of living in Riyadh is very similar to Hamhung (without rent).
Rent in Riyadh is 2% cheaper than in Hamhung.
Cost of living including rent in Riyadh is very similar to Hamhung.
Food in Riyadh is 28% cheaper than in Hamhung.
Transport in Riyadh is 56% more expensive than in Hamhung.
| Riyadh | Hamhung | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Riyadh | Hamhung | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.92 $ | 8.44 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52.9 $ | 110 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.96 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.33 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.77 $ | 0.54 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.75 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.24 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.49 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.03 $ | 9.39 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.34 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.13 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.98 $ | 6.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.43 $ | 2.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.05 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.6 $ | 46.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.61 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.1 $ | 19.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.9 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.85 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.26 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.61 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 5.1 $ | 4.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.1 $ | 81.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
99.7 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
74.1 $ | 55.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 726 $ | 790 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,032 $ | 1,559 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,005 $ | 864 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,969 $ | 3,129 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,212 $ | 1,530 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,360 $ | 868 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,861 $ | 406 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.34 % | 12.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 104 $ | 23 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.9 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Haircut | 7.27 $ | 4.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 64 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.9 $ | 28.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 373 $ | 103 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,359 $ | 3,341 $ |