Riyadh travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Riyadh

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Riyadh for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 115 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 4.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2026* (7616 SAR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 173 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 3833* (14406 SAR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 217 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 32 per person

Total budget:

$ 5715* (21462 SAR)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Riyadh compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Riyadh in 2024 is 6% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Riyadh in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Riyadh by expense type

Restaurant budget in Riyadh

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Riyadh is 47% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.9/person
($ 5.3 to $ 14)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 16 to $ 53)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.9/person
($ 7.4 to $ 11)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.3/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 6.1)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Riyadh

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Riyadh is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 203/night
($ 50 to $ 827)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 76 to $ 480)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 190/night
($ 68 to $ 614)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 244/night
($ 99 to $ 624)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 471/night
($ 148 to $ 1361)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 167/month
($ 62 to $ 573)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 230/month
($ 51 to $ 761)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 288/month
($ 64 to $ 1378)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 180/month
($ 85 to $ 562)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 338/month
($ 73 to $ 990)

61% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Riyadh

On average, the price of supermarket food in Riyadh is 41% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 5.2)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.3/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 12)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Riyadh

On average, the price of transport in Riyadh is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 0.8 to $ 3.5)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.7
($ 2.6 to $ 6.6)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 39/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 50)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Riyadh

On average, budget for leisure activities in Riyadh is 75% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 12 to $ 28)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 50/hr
($ 33 to $ 66)

135% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Riyadh

On average, shopping budget in Riyadh is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.4/pack
($ 6.6 to $ 7.9)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 51
($ 21 to $ 93)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 53
($ 24 to $ 80)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Riyadh
London → Riyadh
London → Riyadh
$ 646
(fair price: $ 461)
Manchester → Riyadh
Manchester → Riyadh
Manchester → Riyadh
$ 520
(fair price: $ 412)
Toronto → Riyadh
Toronto → Riyadh
Toronto → Riyadh
$ 1061
(fair price: $ 883)
Montreal → Riyadh
Montreal → Riyadh
Montreal → Riyadh
$ 1102
(fair price: $ 1018)
New York City → Riyadh
New York City → Riyadh
New York City → Riyadh
$ 1157
(fair price: $ 878)
Dublin → Riyadh
Dublin → Riyadh
Dublin → Riyadh
$ 538
(fair price: $ 389)

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About this information on the cost of living in Riyadh

The information about the cost of living in Riyadh shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Riyadh was updated on 01-11-2024.

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