Cost of living
Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia) compared to Riyadh
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Overview comparison
Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia)Riyadh
Consumer prices in Riyadh are roughly 2% higher than in Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia).
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia) | Riyadh |
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| Total with rent one person | 551 | 976 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,557 | 2,374 |
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| Without rent one person | 425 | 529 |
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| Without rent one family | 965 | 1,997 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 136.27 | 390.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 339.93 | 517.29 |
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| Food person | 255 | 253 |
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| Food family | 807 | 842 |
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| Transport person | 28.81 | 238.94 |
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| Transport family | 78.07 | 423.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.95 years | 79.09 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia) | Riyadh |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.79 | 4.5 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.97 | 35.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.73 | 5.67 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 | 1.41 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.07 | 3.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 0.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia) | Riyadh |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 217.8 | 270.47 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 83.37 | 225.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 448.92 | 634.26 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 273.88 | 367.62 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 12.95 | 43.98 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.16 | 60.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 12.6 | 62.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia) | Riyadh |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.34 | 3.99 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,132 | 1,641 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 718 | 1,381 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 1.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 16.03% | 85.56% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.64 | 16.25 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 0.4 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia) | Riyadh |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 1.46 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.01 | 0.49 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.42 | 2.97 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.25 | 7.78 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.55 | 7.02 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.59 | 12.08 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.56 | 1.71 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia) | Riyadh |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.96 | 91.87 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.25 | 12.6 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.15 | 26.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.71 | 4.49 |
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| Brand Jeans | 14 | 36.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 49.84 | 74.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 96.1 | 370.98 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,625 | 4,962 |
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