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Riyadh vs Ad Dammām

Saudi Arabia vs Saudi Arabia · 394 km apart

Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

﷼3,443 ($918)

single / month

Ad Dammām

Saudi Arabia

﷼2,984 ($796)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Riyadh	Ad Dammām	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$8.78	$7.70	Ad Dammām
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$35.10	$30.78	Ad Dammām
Cappuccino	$2.63	$2.31	Ad Dammām
Monthly groceries (single person)	$199	$174	Ad Dammām
Monthly public transport pass	$32.18	$28.22	Ad Dammām
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$84.83	$74.39	Ad Dammām
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$24.57	$21.55	Ad Dammām
Fitness club membership	$24.57	$21.55	Ad Dammām
Cinema ticket	$6.44	$5.64	Ad Dammām
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$479	$406	Ad Dammām
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$333	$283	Ad Dammām
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$999	$848	Ad Dammām
Total single-person budget	$918	$796	Ad Dammām
Average net salary	$2,860	$2,508

Verdict

Ad Dammām is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Riyadh runs about $918 versus $796 in Ad Dammām — a difference of roughly 13%.

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 Riyadh · Full cost of living in Ad Dammām

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riyadh cheaper than Ad Dammām?

No. Riyadh costs an estimated $918 per month for a single person, about 13% more than Ad Dammām at $796.

How far is Riyadh from Ad Dammām?

The straight-line distance between Riyadh and Ad Dammām is approximately 394 km (245 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Riyadh or Ad Dammām?

The estimated average net salary is $2,860 in Riyadh and $2,508 in Ad Dammām. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $1,942 in Riyadh versus $1,712 in Ad Dammām per month.