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Dhahran vs Riyadh

Saudi Arabia vs Saudi Arabia · 389 km apart

Dhahran

Saudi Arabia

﷼2,588 ($690)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

﷼3,443 ($918)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Dhahran	Riyadh	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$6.75	$8.78	Dhahran
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$27.00	$35.10	Dhahran
Cappuccino	$2.03	$2.63	Dhahran
Monthly groceries (single person)	$153	$199	Dhahran
Monthly public transport pass	$24.75	$32.18	Dhahran
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$65.25	$84.83	Dhahran
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$18.90	$24.57	Dhahran
Fitness club membership	$18.90	$24.57	Dhahran
Cinema ticket	$4.95	$6.44	Dhahran
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$345	$479	Dhahran
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$240	$333	Dhahran
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$720	$999	Dhahran
Total single-person budget	$690	$918	Dhahran
Average net salary	$2,200	$2,860

Verdict

Dhahran is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Dhahran 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 Dhahran · Full cost of living in Riyadh

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dhahran cheaper than Riyadh?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $690 per month in Dhahran versus $918 in Riyadh — about 33% less.

How far is Dhahran from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Dhahran and Riyadh is approximately 389 km (242 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Dhahran or Riyadh?

The estimated average net salary is $2,200 in Dhahran and $2,860 in Riyadh. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $1,510 in Dhahran versus $1,942 in Riyadh per month.