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2026 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Benchmark

Relocating from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Austin, Texas, USA

Moving from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Austin, Texas, USA? A $85,000 net salary in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia requires $105,517 in Austin, Texas, USA (24.1% higher cost of living).

Origin Baseline (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
$85,000 / yr
COLI Index: 58
Equivalent Needed in Austin, Texas, USA
$105,517 / yr
COLI Index: 72 (+24.1%)
Monthly Purchasing Power Delta
-$1,710 / mo
Additional cost required

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

Expense Category (Weight) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Austin, Texas, USA Relative Difference
Overall Cost of Living (100%)5872+24.1%
Housing & Rent Index (40%)5064+28.0%
Groceries & Nutrition (20%)5876+31.0%
Transportation & Transit (15%)5275+44.2%
Healthcare & Utilities (25%)6482+28.1%