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| Expense | Farasān | Riyadh | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.08 | $8.78 | Farasān |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.30 | $35.10 | Farasān |
| Cappuccino | $1.82 | $2.63 | Farasān |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $138 | $199 | Farasān |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.28 | $32.18 | Farasān |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $58.73 | $84.83 | Farasān |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.01 | $24.57 | Farasān |
| Fitness club membership | $17.01 | $24.57 | Farasān |
| Cinema ticket | $4.46 | $6.44 | Farasān |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $302 | $479 | Farasān |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $210 | $333 | Farasān |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $631 | $999 | Farasān |
| Total single-person budget | $615 | $918 | Farasān |
| Average net salary | $1,980 | $2,860 |
Farasān is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Farasān runs about $615 versus $918 in Riyadh — a difference of roughly 49%.
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 Farasān · Full cost of living in Riyadh