Saudi Arabia
Cost of Living in Riyadh
Monthly Total
$2,213
$38,728
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$961
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$42
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$961
$16,818
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$165
$2,888
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$125
$2,188
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$390
$6,825
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$243
$4,253
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$185
$3,238
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$48
$840
Monthly Total
$2,213
$38,728
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