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2026 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Benchmark

Relocating from San Francisco, USA to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Moving from San Francisco, USA to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia? A $85,000 net salary in San Francisco, USA requires $50,825 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (40.2% lower cost of living).

Origin Baseline (San Francisco, USA)
$85,000 / yr
COLI Index: 97
Equivalent Needed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
$50,825 / yr
COLI Index: 58 (-40.2%)
Monthly Purchasing Power Delta
+$2,848 / mo
Purchasing power gain

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

Expense Category (Weight) San Francisco, USA Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Relative Difference
Overall Cost of Living (100%)9758-40.2%
Housing & Rent Index (40%)9550-47.4%
Groceries & Nutrition (20%)9858-40.8%
Transportation & Transit (15%)9452-44.7%
Healthcare & Utilities (25%)9964-35.4%