Saudi Arabia vs Saudi Arabia · 394 km apart
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single / month
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single / month
| Expense | Al Qaţīf | Riyadh | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.28 | $8.78 | Al Qaţīf |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $25.11 | $35.10 | Al Qaţīf |
| Cappuccino | $1.88 | $2.63 | Al Qaţīf |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $142 | $199 | Al Qaţīf |
| Monthly public transport pass | $23.02 | $32.18 | Al Qaţīf |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $60.68 | $84.83 | Al Qaţīf |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.58 | $24.57 | Al Qaţīf |
| Fitness club membership | $17.58 | $24.57 | Al Qaţīf |
| Cinema ticket | $4.60 | $6.44 | Al Qaţīf |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $315 | $479 | Al Qaţīf |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $219 | $333 | Al Qaţīf |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $658 | $999 | Al Qaţīf |
| Total single-person budget | $638 | $918 | Al Qaţīf |
| Average net salary | $2,046 | $2,860 |
Al Qaţīf is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Al Qaţīf runs about $638 versus $918 in Riyadh — a difference of roughly 44%.
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 Al Qaţīf · Full cost of living in Riyadh