Is Al Rawdah Expensive?

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

+8% vs Riyadh avg

Living in Al Rawdah, Riyadh

Al Rawdah is a moderately-priced area within Riyadh, with a cost of living index of 46.0 — that is +8% compared to the Riyadh average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #8 out of 19 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around SAR 3,240/month, compared to a range of SAR 2,160 in Al Batha to SAR 3,900 in King Abdullah Financial District.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Al Rawdah, housing takes up roughly 32% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 20%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately SAR 129,600 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Al Rawdah

Salaries in Al Rawdah reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 46.0:

After tax and deductions of 9.8% in Saudi Arabia, take-home pay for someone earning SAR 129,600 would be roughly SAR 116,899/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

46.0
COLI Index
1.08x
vs City Avg
SAR 3,240
Est. 1BR Rent
#8
of 19 Areas
9.8%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Al Rawdah

Estimated annual deductions on a SAR 129,375 salary in Al Rawdah, Riyadh (local employee).

Income Tax
0%
GOSI
9.8%
Total Deductions: 9.8%
Est. Take-Home: SAR 116,761/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Al Rawdah would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $34,500
London GBP £29,690
Dubai AED AED 172,631

Other Neighborhoods in Riyadh

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
King Abdullah Financial District 55.4 1.30x +30%
Al Olaya 54.5 1.28x +28%
Diplomatic Quarter 52.0 1.22x +22%
Al Nakheel 50.3 1.18x +18%
Hittin 49.0 1.15x +15%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Al Rawdah:

Perdizes, São Paulo Batignolles (17th), Paris Leopoldstadt (2nd), Vienna Margareten (5th), Vienna Neihu, Taipei Barceloneta, Barcelona

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Rawdah expensive in Riyadh?

Al Rawdah is near the city average for Riyadh. Costs are about +8% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Al Rawdah compare to the Riyadh average?

The cost of living in Al Rawdah is above the Riyadh average. With a multiplier of 1.08x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +8% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.