Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's fast-modernizing capital, undergoing a dramatic cultural opening with new entertainment venues, ambitious megaprojects, and a growing expat community.
#202 of 250
74% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 395
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing & Utilities — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Riyadh is the 202. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 395 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 95% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 3. You also get off lightly on transportation, restaurants.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
35 prices on this page come from live scrapers (3 sources, observed October 7, 2026 to October 14, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/riyadh. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 9.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Beef (1kg) | 12.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 31.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 8.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.03 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Butter (200g) | 3.62 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Eggs (12) | 2.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Bread (500g) | 1.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Oats (500g) | 2.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.53 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Carrots (1kg) | 2.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Garlic (1kg) | 4.95 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.86 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Coffee (250g) | 7.03 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 53.33 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 77.20 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 82.36 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
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