Saudi Arabia vs Saudi Arabia · 899 km apart
Saudi Arabia
single / month
Cheaper overallSaudi Arabia
single / month
| Expense | Ad Darb | Riyadh | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.75 | $8.78 | Ad Darb |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $27.00 | $35.10 | Ad Darb |
| Cappuccino | $2.03 | $2.63 | Ad Darb |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $153 | $199 | Ad Darb |
| Monthly public transport pass | $24.75 | $32.18 | Ad Darb |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $65.25 | $84.83 | Ad Darb |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $18.90 | $24.57 | Ad Darb |
| Fitness club membership | $18.90 | $24.57 | Ad Darb |
| Cinema ticket | $4.95 | $6.44 | Ad Darb |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $345 | $479 | Ad Darb |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $240 | $333 | Ad Darb |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $720 | $999 | Ad Darb |
| Total single-person budget | $690 | $918 | Ad Darb |
| Average net salary | $2,200 | $2,860 |
Ad Darb is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ad Darb runs about $690 versus $918 in Riyadh — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Riyadh leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Ad Darb · Full cost of living in Riyadh