Cost Of Living in Riyadh 2025

Average monthly spending for singles, couples, students, and families in Riyadh

Whether you're living in Riyadh or planning to move there, it is very important to know the cost of living and the prices of things. Here we list the average spending for the four main population groups.

Typical saving choices for people in Riyadh

Where do people choose to put their savings?

Housing costs, accommodation, and housing affordability in Riyadh

Rent Cost in Riyadh

Monthly Rent Prices

Studio apartment monthly rent cost

1,600 SAR

2,400 SAR

6,400 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$430

$640

$1,700

1-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

2,500 SAR

3,900 SAR

9,900 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$660

$1,100

$2,600

2-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

3,400 SAR

5,100 SAR

13,000 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$900

$1,300

$3,600

3-bedroom apartment monthly rent cost

4,100 SAR

6,900 SAR

19,000 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1,100

$1,800

$5,000

Furnished apartment monthly rent cost

7,900 SAR

20,000 SAR

39,000 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2,100

$5,300

$11,000

Townhouse monthly rent cost

6,400 SAR

9,700 SAR

28,000 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1,700

$2,600

$7,400

House monthly rent cost

7,900 SAR

20,000 SAR

40,000 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2,100

$5,300

$11,000

Villa monthly rent cost

9,600 SAR

24,000 SAR

39,000 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2,600

$6,400

$10,000

The monthly rental cost of a studio apartment in Riyadh ranges between 1,600 SAR and 6,400 SAR, meanwhile the cost of monthly rental of a one-bedroom apartment can be anywhere from 2,500 SAR to 9,900 SAR. Two-bedroom rentals rate ranges between 3,400 SAR and 13,000 SAR per month. The monthly rental for a three-bedroom apartment ranges from 4,100 SAR to 19,000 SAR. The average rent of a townhouse in Riyadh is around 9,700 SAR while house rental costs can be as high as 20,000 SAR per month. Finally, if you want to rent a villa, expect to pay anywhere from 9,600 SAR to 39,000 SAR per month.

Apartment and house prices in Riyadh

Cost of buying a property

Studio apartment price

340,000 SAR

510,000 SAR

1M SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$90,000

$130,000

$270,000

1-bedroom apartment price

410,000 SAR

690,000 SAR

2.6M SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$110,000

$180,000

$690,000

2-bedroom apartment price

640,000 SAR

1.9M SAR

3.9M SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$170,000

$510,000

$1M

3-bedroom apartment price

2.2M SAR

3.3M SAR

9.9M SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$580,000

$880,000

$2.6M

Townhouse price

2.9M SAR

6.8M SAR

25M SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$770,000

$1.8M

$6.8M

House price

3.5M SAR

21M SAR

30M SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$920,000

$5.5M

$7.9M

Villa price

4.1M SAR

23M SAR

35M SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1.1M

$6.1M

$9.2M

The average price of a studio apartment in Riyadh can range from 340,000 SAR to 1M SAR depending on location. One bedroom cost can be anywhere from 410,000 SAR to 2.6M SAR. A villa can cost you 23M SAR on average with prices ranging from 4.1M SAR to 35M SAR.

House / apartment prices to income ratio

Property prices in Riyadh can be x190 to x304 multiples of the monthly income depending on the property and the income of the person. On average, property prices are approximately x190 multiples of the average monthly salary in Riyadh.

Rent to income ratio

The average rent-to-income ratio in Riyadh is around 41%. This means that people pay 41% of their income for rent. Those figures can range from 29% to 53% depending on the salary, location, and type of property.

Housing affordability index

The housing affordability index measures how affordable accommodation is in a particular place. This can measured in multiple ways, the most common being housing expenditure to total expenditure ratio and the rent to income ratio. The housing expenditure ratio is a figure reported by individuals on the percentage they allocate for housing. Rent to income ratio is calculated by dividing the average monthly rent by the average income. Because these values are both percentages, we can find their average and get the best of the two worlds.

Property Taxes

Real estate owners pay property taxes to local tax authorities, which are determined by the assessed value of their property. Typically, these taxes are paid once a year. Property tax funds contribute to community development, financing infrastructure improvements, public services, and local education initiatives.

Home Maintenance Costs

Home maintenance costs encompass various expenses associated with the upkeep and repair of a residence. These expenditures include regular tasks such as lawn care, pest control, and HVAC system servicing, as well as occasional repairs and renovations like fixing leaks, painting, or replacing appliances.

Urban vs. rural living costs

Urban living typically entails higher housing and transportation costs due to demand and limited space, while rural areas generally offer lower housing expenses but may have higher prices for goods and services. The differnce in rental rates between urban areas and rural areas can be as high as 300% in some cases.

Singles

The average monthly expense for a single person living in Riyadh is 13,000 SAR. Expenses can range from 1,800 SAR at the minimum level to 140,000 SAR at the highest end.

Couples

The average monthly spending of couples in Riyadh is 19,000 SAR. Expenditure can range from 2,900 SAR to 170,000 SAR per month.

Families

The average cost of living for families in Riyadh is 22,000 SAR per month. Families spend anywhere from 4,400 SAR to 220,000 SAR.

Students

The average monthly expenditure for students in Riyadh is 8,800 SAR. Students spend from 1,400 SAR to 98,000 SAR per month.

Retirement, pension plans, and life after work in Riyadh

What does the retirement lifestyle look like in Riyadh and how much retirement savings are required?

Retirement age

The retirement age for most employees in is 65 years. Specific retirement ages can vary based on factors like occupation, gender, years of contribution, and location. It is not entirely unlikely for people to retire either before or after this age.

Retirement planning and savings

There are many retirement saving options, some are personally initiated and others are government-sponsered. Regardless of the source of savings, the minimum amount of money that needs to be put aside to ensure a peaceful and comfortable retirement at each age can be found in the table below. This data is largely approximated and can vary drastically based on individual needs and situations. Treat these figures as a general guideline.

Retirement Income Distribution

We asked residents about their retirement income sources and below are the results.

Retirement Monthly Expenses in Riyadh

Saving Challenges in Riyadh

Reasons that make it difficult for people to save money

We wanted to understand what is stopping people from maximizing their savings in Riyadh. Listed below are the answers given by the survey participants.

Around 7% of the people said that their salary is too low to accommodate a portion for savings while 10% said that the high cost of living leaves little room for savings. 19% of the residents said that they are burdened with debt and find it challenging to save money. 10% reported that they just don't have the knowledge or discipline to create and stick to a budget, leading to overspending and an inability to save. 9% blamed impulsive spending as the reason for saving inability. Around 6% said that unexpected expenses like medical bills or car repairs are derailing their savings goals. 7% bluntly said that they don't see the purpose of it and prefer to live each day to the fullest. 16% reported that they understand the value of saving but are putting off saving for the future, thinking they have plenty of time to start later. 10% blamed inflation, saying that every time they save some money they end up using it immediately. A surprising 4% said that social pressure and keeping up with peers or social expectations makes them overspend. Lastly, 3% blamed market instability and price fluctuations.

How do people spend their money in Riyadh?

We asked thousands of people about their spending habits and expenditure breaks. Below are their answers.

People living in Riyadh typically spend from 17% to 36% of their total monthly expenditure on housing with 28% being the average. The average spend on housing is 4,100 SAR with expenditure ranging from 410 SAR to 62,000 SAR. This cost mainly goes for rent but it also includes other accommodation-related expenses. Housing costs are highest for families and lowest for students as expected.

Utility expenditure like electricity, water, and gas in Riyadh ranges from 3% to 10% of total expenses with 6% being the average. The average monthly cost of utilities is 610 SAR with 61 SAR and 9,100 SAR being the upper and lower limits.

Fuel consumption and cost of transport depend heavily on whether you live near your work or school, but roughly speaking you would expect to spend from 130 SAR to 20,000 SAR on commuting with 1,300 SAR being the norm for most people in one month. This means that money spent on transport constitutes about 9% of total spending on average but can go as low as 4% or as high as 13%.

The average outlay on groceries in a month in Riyadh is 3,200 SAR. The cost of groceries can range between 320 SAR to 48,000 SAR. People spend on average about 26% on food and groceries with upper and lower bounds of 18% and 32% respectively.

People in Riyadh allocate 3% to 11% of their total monthly expenditure to healthcare including health insurance and out-of-pocket medical expenses. The average spending is around 8%. The range of medical expenses range from 79 SAR to 12,000 SAR with 790 SAR being the norm.

This category mostly contains discretionary or non-essential expenses but also some non-discretionary spending like furniture for example. The monthly expenses range from 51 SAR to 7,600 SAR with 510 SAR being the average. Speaking of percentages, that equates to 3% to 10% of total expenses with an average of 6% for most residents.

Spending on education can vary drastically between different people. While working singles can spend 0% on education, families and students' expenditure can reach up to 22%. On average, education constitutes 6% of the monthly expenditure with 4% and 12% being the lower and upper bounds respectively. The average reported education cost is 760 SAR per month with 76 SAR being the minimum spent amount and 11,000 SAR being the maximum.

A typical and healthy budgeting structure

The 50/30/20 rule

Spending among different people can vary significantly based on factors such as their income, lifestyle, location, and personal preferences. A commonly used guideline for budgeting is the 50/30/20 rule, which suggests allocating your income into three main categories in the following percentages.

• 50% for needs and financial obligations

  This category includes essential expenses like housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, and healthcare.

• 30% for wants and discretionary spending

  This category covers discretionary spending on non-essential items, such as dining out, entertainment, travel, and other lifestyle choices.

• 20% for savings and emergency fund

  This is the percentage that must be allocated to savings, emergency funds, and retirement accounts.

About financial planning, money management, and household budgeting

Financial Literacy in

Financial literacy is the knowledge of concepts and principles related to personal finance that allow individuals to make informed decisions regarding their money such as budgeting, saving, investing, borrowing, managing debt, financial risk management, and planning.

Financial Leteracy71%

We asked residents of whether they acquired any adequate personal financial training in their lives. Approximately 29% of the people who participated in the survey said that they are not well informed about the topics of budgeting, saving, etc., and just manage things based on their own experience, while 71% said that they know about the general principles of personal finance from sources other than their own experience.

Difficulty in Budgeting and Financial Planning

We wanted to understand whether residents of have problems or difficulties in managing their expenditures and savings so we asked people one simple question: do you struggle with your personal finances? 31% of the participants reported that they indeed struggle in creating budgets and in organizing their finances while 69% said that they have everything under control.

Struggles with finance31%

Easily manages finances69%

Food Prices, Dining Expenses, and Grocery Costs in Riyadh

Prices and cost of goods and services in Riyadh

Dining out, food, and beverages costs. Price variations for common food items.

Fast food combo meal price

17 SAR

33 SAR

56 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$4.5

$8.9

$15

The average price of a regular combo meal at a fast food outlet or chain like McDonald's, Pizzahut, or KFC in Riyadh is approximatly 33 SAR with meal cost ranging from 17 SAR to 56 SAR. The typical combo meal consists of a burger, french fries, and a drink.

Restaurant meal for one price

58 SAR

87 SAR

170 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$15

$23

$46

If you are planning to have a nice meal at a mid-range restaurant, expect to pay anywhere between 58 SAR and 170 SAR with 87 SAR being the average price of a plate for one person at a regular restaurant in Riyadh.

Fine dining meal for one price

110 SAR

170 SAR

670 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$30

$45

$180

The price range of a meal at fine-dining restaurant is 110 SAR to 670 SAR with the average cost being 170 SAR for one person. This is what you would expect to pay a top-tier diner in Riyadh.

Beverage prices, cappuccino, latte etc..

14 SAR

23 SAR

34 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$3.8

$6.1

$9.2

The average price of a regular beverage like cappuccino or latte at Starbucks, Costa, or similar coffee shops and cafes in Riyadh is around 23 SAR. Price ranges between 14 SAR and 34 SAR depending on the type of beverage, the size, and optional add-ons.

Grocery and market costs

Large bottle of milk price

12 SAR

14 SAR

17 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$3.1

$3.7

$4.6

The average price of a large bottle of milk in Riyadh is 14 SAR. The maximum what you would pay for milk is 17 SAR and the minimum being 12 SAR depending on the brand of milk and other properties.

12 eggs price

8.3 SAR

11 SAR

17 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2.2

$3

$4.4

A dozen eggs costs around 11 SAR on average with 8.3 SAR and 17 SAR being the lower and upper limits respectively.

Fresh whole chicken price

20 SAR

26 SAR

36 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$5.3

$6.9

$9.7

The price range of a fresh whole chicken in Riyadh is between 20 SAR and 36 SAR depending on the size of the chicken and whether it is oraganic or not. The average price is approximatly 26 SAR.

Pack of beef price

24 SAR

36 SAR

72 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$6.4

$9.7

$19

The price of a regular pack of beef or meat is around 36 SAR. A pack of beef contains around 1Kg or 1lb depending on packing.

Medium bag of rice price

8.8 SAR

12 SAR

17 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$2.3

$3.2

$4.6

A bag of rice in Riyadh costs around 12 SAR on average with prices rangeing between 8.8 SAR and 17 SAR depending on the brand and quality.

Bag of tomatos price

3.4 SAR

4.5 SAR

8.4 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$0.89

$1.2

$2.2

A bag of tomatoes costs anywhere from 3.4 SAR to 8.4 SAR. A bag of tomatoes denotes 1Kg or 1lb depending on location.

Bag of apples price

6.1 SAR

8 SAR

13 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$1.6

$2.1

$3.5

A bag of apples costs 8 SAR on average. A bag of apples denotes 1Kg or 1lb depending on location.

Grocery and food expenditure to income ratio

The average grocery-to-income ratio in Riyadh is around 28%. This means that people spend 28% of their income on grocery and basic household items. The expenditure can range from 18% to 35% depending on salary and location.

Expenditure on food and grocery for every population group

A single person living alone spends approximately 1,800 SAR per month on grocery and food with expenditure fluctuating between 260 SAR and 20,000 SAR depending on location and the type of person. The average cost of food and groceries for a couple is around 2,300 SAR per month. That number can be get as low as 360 SAR or a high as 21,000 SAR. Families' spending on grocery ranges from 690 SAR to 34,000 SAR with the location, income, and size of the family being the most determinite factors.

Affordable living in Riyadh

Income and cost of living compatibility

We asked residents one simple question and recorded their answers.

Is it affordable or economical to live in Riyadh?

Around 76% of surveyed residents think that living in Riyadh is affordable with proper budgeting while 24% reported that it is just too expensive and not affordable even with frugality and thriftness.

Expenditure to Income Ratio in Riyadh

One of the most definite ways to determine how affordable a place is measuring the ratio of expenses to salary. A high expense-to-income to ratio indicates a high cost-of-living index while a low expenditure-to-salary ratio means the place is affordable to live in.

Expense to income distribution levels

Interpretation and Analysis

The average spending-to-salary ratio in Riyadh is 93% This means that on average, people spend around 93% of their income for living. According to the distribution table, 19% of the population spend approximately 60% to 70% of their income every month.

Individual
86%
Spending-Income-Ratio

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76%

96%

Couple
93%
Spending-Income-Ratio

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82%

100%

Family
95%
Spending-Income-Ratio

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85%

110%

Financial goals of people in Riyadh

In an attempt to understand the economic situation in Riyadh, we asked participants about their financial targets. By knowing what the population in general is trying to achieve, we can shed light on the economic outlook, cost of living, and quality of life in general.

Around 6% of those who participated in the survey said that their main goal is to establish an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses while 30% said their number one priority is to pay off high-interest debt or loans and improve credit. 7% of surveyed people confirmed that saving for retirement to ensure a comfortable lifestyle in the final years is their main target. Around 9% reported that their priority is saving for the tuition fees and education costs of their children while 16% choose to buy a home or pay off existing mortgage before other things. 9% of the population would like to build wealth through investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or real estate. For 12% of people, saving for vacations or upgrading their lifestyle is the number one concern. Approximately 8% of the residents said that saving for healthcare expenses including insurance premiums is their main goal.

Emergency Funds

An emergency fund is a financial safety net comprised of easily accessible savings set aside to cover unexpected expenses or financial emergencies, typically amounting to three to six months' worth of living expenses. We asked residents whether they have an emergency fund and the answers were as follows.

Yes72%

No28%

Based on the survey, 28% of the people living in Riyadh said that they don't have an emergency fund while 72% said that they do.

Debt, loans, and mortgages in Riyadh

Percentage of people who are in debt

According to the survey, 29% of the people in Riyadh have some kind of debt, loan, mortgage, or credit card payments while 71% reported that they don't have financial obligations to banks.

Debt-to-income ratio in Riyadh

Interpretation

The debt-to-income ratio measures the percentage of income being paid as debt settlement across the population. It is calculated by dividing the monthly debt settlement payment of an individual by their monthly income. Based on collected data, approximately 26% of the people's monthly income in Riyadh goes to debt settlement.

Debt levels

Monthly debt settlement payment as percentage of monthly income

According to our data, 2% of the debtors in Riyadh pay 60%+ of their income as debt settlement while 10% of the people pay 50% to 60% of their income for the same, which is quite an alarming financial situation for those individuals. 10% of people in debt dedicate 40% to 50% of their income to loan and mortgage payments while 12% dedicated 30% to 40% of income for same. Things are looking brighter for 16% of individuals as they only pay 20% to 30% of their income for loan and credit card repayment.

Distribution by type of debt in Riyadh

14% of debtors in Riyadh confirm that real estate mortgages constitutes the main part of their outstanding debt while 24% say that credit card payments are the reason they are in debt. Auto loans were the main type of debt for 24% of people and personal loans rose at 35%. Lastly, student loans are the main source of debt for 3% of debtors in Riyadh.

Good debt vs. Bad debt

Not all debt is bad. Good debt typically refers to borrowing money for investments that can increase in value or generate income over time like purchasing a home or acquiring student loans. On the other hand, bad debt involves borrowing for things that fail to generate lasting value like high-interest credit card debt used for non-essential expenses like luxury items or vacations.

Loan Affordability Index in Riyadh

Besides measuring the loan-to-income ratio, we asked residents how many times in a year they defaulted or were unable to pay their due credit card or loan payments on time. Understanding how often people default on their due payments is one of the indicators of the cost of living and economic situation.

Frequency and percentage of people who failed to pay their monthly credit card or loan payments on time last year.

Low-cost alternatives in Riyadh

People are always looking for ways to cut down expenses and reduce expenditures. The hallmark of any affordable place is the availability of discount stores, bargain deals, smart or secondhand shopping, refurbished items, and couponing. We asked residents how easily cost-cutting is and the answers were distributed as follows:

Plenty of low-cost options60%

Few low-cost options40%

Based on the survey, 60% of the people living in Riyadh have no problem finding low-cost alternatives to support a frugal lifestyle while 40% think that thriftness is difficult due to scarcity in discount markets and secondhand outlets.

How much money can you save in Riyadh every month?

We asked thousands of people what percentage of their income can they save in a month. Below are the answers.

What percentage of people in Riyadh manage to save money from their income every month?

Almost 73% of the surveyed people in Riyadh said that they can save some money at the end of each month while 27% said that aren't saving anything.

Percentage of people saving money by population group in Riyadh

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

For most people, 16% to 40% of their monthly income is what they can allocate to their savings, with 27% being the average. The amount of money that people can save is approximately 6,000 SAR on average with savings ranging from 600 SAR to 90,000 SAR.

82% of surveyed singles reported some of their income going to savings while 80% of couples said the same. 71% of families confirmed their ability to save money.

How much money do people actually save in Riyadh?

Singles

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for singles

Interpretation and Analysis

Singles who can afford to save reported that they allocate from 20% to 42% of their monthly income to savings, with 32% being the average for most singles. The average amount of money that singles are able to save is 5,200 SAR with 570 SAR and 57,000 SAR being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Couples

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for couples

Interpretation and Analysis

Couples who confirmed their ability to save reported saving equivalent to 18% to 42% of their monthly income, with 30% being the average for most couples. The average amount of money that couples can save is 7,700 SAR with 1,200 SAR and 71,000 SAR being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Families

Saving to Income Ratio

Average Monthly Saved Amount

Savings to income distribution levels for families

Interpretation and Analysis

Families in Riyadh can save anywhere between 15% to 35% of their monthly income, with 25% being the average for most families. The average amount of money that families can put aside is 9,000 SAR with 1,800 SAR and 90,000 SAR being the minimum and maximum respectively.

Monthly costs and expenses of energy and basic utilities in Riyadh

Energy, electricity, water, gas, internet, and mobile cost in Riyadh

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Individual

93 SAR

660 SAR

7,300 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$25

$170

$1,900

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Couple

97 SAR

710 SAR

8,000 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$26

$190

$2,100

Utility Bill Cost / Electricity + Water + Gas / Family

180 SAR

910 SAR

9,100 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$49

$240

$2,400

Internet and cable cost

88 SAR

180 SAR

230 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$23

$47

$62

Mobile phone bill and charges

57 SAR

95 SAR

290 SAR

MINIMUM

AVERAGE

MAXIMUM

$15

$25

$76

The average monthly expenditure for individuals on electricty, water, and gas in Riyadh ranges between 93 SAR and 7,300 SAR with average being 660 SAR, meanwhile the expenditure of couples is slightly higher at 710 SAR with 97 SAR and 8,000 SAR being the upper and lower limits respectively. As expected, the energy and water consumption of families is the highest among the three groups with an average of 910 SAR. The cost of internet and WiFi is unchanged among the three groups and ranges from 88 SAR to 230 SAR with 180 SAR being the average internet bill. Finally, the average monthly mobile charges is around 95 SAR but can range between 57 SAR and 290 SAR depending on consumption. Mobile charges include both calling minutes as well as data packages.

Energy / Utility expense to income ratio

The average utility-to-income ratio in Riyadh is around 4.7%. This means that people pay 4.7% of their income for energy, water, internet, and mobile charges. Those figures can range from 1.2% to 9.4% depending on salary and location.

Cost of living comparison by city

#1 Tabuk

The average cost of living in Tabuk is 8,300 SAR, which is 43% less than the country average. Tabuk is ranked first in Saudi Arabia in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#2 Taif

The average cost of living in Taif is 8,900 SAR, which is 43% less than the country average. Taif is ranked second in Saudi Arabia in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#3 Abha

The average cost of living in Abha is 9,500 SAR, which is 36% less than the country average. Abha is ranked third in Saudi Arabia in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#4 Khubar

The average cost of living in Khubar is 10,000 SAR, which is 29% less than the country average. Khubar is ranked fourth in Saudi Arabia in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#5 Dammam

The average cost of living in Dammam is 11,000 SAR, which is 21% less than the country average. Dammam is ranked fifth in Saudi Arabia in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#6 Medina

The average cost of living in Medina is 11,000 SAR, which is 21% less than the country average. Medina is ranked sixth in Saudi Arabia in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#7 Mecca

The average cost of living in Mecca is 12,000 SAR, which is 14% less than the country average. Mecca is ranked seventh in Saudi Arabia in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#8 Jeddah

The average cost of living in Jeddah is 13,000 SAR, which is 7.1% less than the country average. Jeddah is ranked eighth in Saudi Arabia in terms of expendenture and cost of living.

#9 Riyadh

The average cost of living in Riyadh is 14,000 SAR, which is same as the country average. Riyadh is ranked ninth in Saudi Arabia in terms of expendenture and cost of living.