2.9% above the Saudi Arabia average
Ranked #321 of 546 cities · More expensive than 41.2% of cities worldwide
Compared to Saudi Arabia average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | SAR 4,296/mo ≈ $1,144 | SAR 3,136/mo ≈ $835 | 27% |
| 3-Bedroom | SAR 7,854/mo ≈ $2,092 | SAR 4,292/mo ≈ $1,143 | 27% |
Riyadh has a composite cost index of 34.5 from 2 independent data sources.
Based on 65 country PLI x 0.9 city factor
Riyadh is average by global standards (ranked #321 of 546 cities). It is 2.9% more expensive than the Saudi Arabia average, based on 4 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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