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2026 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Benchmark

Relocating from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to New York City, USA

Moving from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to New York City, USA? A $85,000 net salary in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia requires $146,552 in New York City, USA (72.4% higher cost of living).

Origin Baseline (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
$85,000 / yr
COLI Index: 58
Equivalent Needed in New York City, USA
$146,552 / yr
COLI Index: 100 (+72.4%)
Monthly Purchasing Power Delta
-$5,129 / mo
Additional cost required

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

Expense Category (Weight) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia New York City, USA Relative Difference
Overall Cost of Living (100%)58100+72.4%
Housing & Rent Index (40%)50100+100.0%
Groceries & Nutrition (20%)58100+72.4%
Transportation & Transit (15%)52100+92.3%
Healthcare & Utilities (25%)64100+56.2%