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2026 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Benchmark

Relocating from London, UK to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Moving from London, UK to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia? A $85,000 net salary in London, UK requires $57,326 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (32.6% lower cost of living).

Origin Baseline (London, UK)
$85,000 / yr
COLI Index: 86
Equivalent Needed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
$57,326 / yr
COLI Index: 58 (-32.6%)
Monthly Purchasing Power Delta
+$2,306 / mo
Purchasing power gain

Category-by-Category Cost Index Breakdown (NYC = 100)

Expense Category (Weight) London, UK Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Relative Difference
Overall Cost of Living (100%)8658-32.6%
Housing & Rent Index (40%)8250-39.0%
Groceries & Nutrition (20%)7858-25.6%
Transportation & Transit (15%)9252-43.5%
Healthcare & Utilities (25%)7064-8.6%