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Riyadh vs London

Riyadh runs about 87% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,882 USD a month.

Riyadh Skyline is growing. Dated February 2018
Riyadh
$2,169/month · Saudi Arabia
B.alotaby · CC BY-SA 4.0
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Riyadh monthly
$2,169
Index 34 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+87%
London relative to Riyadh
Rent gap
$1,500
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

RiyadhLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Riyadh $1,100, London $2,600. Cheaper in Riyadh.
  • Food
    Food: Riyadh $496, London $617. Cheaper in Riyadh.
  • Transport
    Transport: Riyadh $85, London $282. Cheaper in Riyadh.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Riyadh $204, London $267. Cheaper in Riyadh.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Riyadh $35, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Riyadh $170, London $169. Cheaper in London.
  • Other
    Other: Riyadh $79, London $107. Cheaper in Riyadh.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricRiyadhLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost2,169 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)34✓63
Housing1,100 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities204 USD✓267 USD
Food496 USD✓617 USD
Transport85 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare35 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle170 USD169 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr8,333 USD✓5,953 USD
Effective tax + social rate0.0%✓28.6%
Left over each month6,165 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary2,600 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,100 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,200 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,800 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety80/100✓66/100
Healthcare74/10084/100✓
Air quality38/10060/100✓
Public transport45/10092/100✓
Walkability30/10090/100✓
English proficiency66/100100/100✓
Nightlife25/10094/100✓
Family friendliness72/10072/100
Median broadband140 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature26°C12°C✓
Summer high44°C23°C✓
Winter low9°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year3,400 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall110 mm✓600 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach accessNone nearby90 min✓
CurrencySARGBP
Time zoneAsia/RiyadhEurope/London

Riyadh runs about 87% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,882 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Riyadh or London cheaper?

Riyadh runs about 87% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,882 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Riyadh?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $8,333 a month in Riyadh and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Riyadh or London?

Riyadh scores 80/100 on safety and 74/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Riyadh averages 26°C against 12°C in London.