Saudi Arabia
ุงูุณุนูุฏูุฉ
SASA
Currency
SAR ุฑ.ุณ
Rate unavailable
Voltage
127V/220V
Plug type
A
B
F
G
Both fit the same socket โ one adapter works for both.
Timezone
Asia/Riyadh
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Travel Advisoryยท ์ถ๊ตญ๊ถ๊ณ
Level 3 โ Advise Departure
Cancel or postpone travel. Residents should consider departing unless there is urgent need.
Advisory applies to specific regions only. Visit 0404.go.kr for regional details.
Source: Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs0404.go.kr โ
Current time in Saudi Arabia
Monday, June 1, 2026
19:01:20 GMT+3
Price guide
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Local restaurant meal
$4.00 โ $9.35
ุฑ.ุณ 15.00 โ ุฑ.ุณ 35.00
Simple local meal like shawarma, falafel, or budget restaurant dish.
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Big Mac (single)
$4.00 โ $4.80
ุฑ.ุณ 15.00 โ ุฑ.ุณ 18.00
Price for a standalone Big Mac burger.
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Starbucks Americano (Tall)
$4.80 โ $5.87
ุฑ.ุณ 18.00 โ ุฑ.ุณ 22.00
Price for a standard Tall Latte.
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Local beer โ bar/restaurant
N/A
$0.00
ุฑ.ุณ 0.00
Sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages are illegal in Saudi Arabia.
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Local beer โ convenience store
N/A
$0.00
ุฑ.ุณ 0.00
Sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages are illegal in Saudi Arabia.
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Subway / bus (single ride)
$0.80 โ $1.87
ุฑ.ุณ 3.00 โ ุฑ.ุณ 7.00
Single journey fare for public bus or Riyadh Metro (when fully operational).
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Taxi โ starting fare
$1.33 โ $1.87
ุฑ.ุณ 5.00 โ ุฑ.ุณ 7.00
Initial flag-down rate for a standard taxi service.
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Airport โ city center
$19 โ $32
ุฑ.ุณ 70.00 โ ุฑ.ุณ 120
Taxi/Uber/Careem from RUH to Riyadh city center.
๐บ Getting around
For public transport in major cities like Riyadh and Jeddah, obtain a Hafilat card at metro/bus stations. Uber and Careem are widely used and reliable for ride-hailing. Public transport systems typically offer transfers within a set period on a single fare.
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Water 500ml โ convenience store
$0.40 โ $0.67
ุฑ.ุณ 1.50 โ ุฑ.ุณ 2.50
0.5L bottle from small shop/kiosk.
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Water 500ml โ supermarket
$0.40 โ $0.80
ุฑ.ุณ 1.50 โ ุฑ.ุณ 3.00
1.5L bottle from large supermarket.
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Coca-Cola 330ml โ convenience store
$0.67 โ $1.07
ุฑ.ุณ 2.50 โ ุฑ.ุณ 4.00
0.33L can from small shop/kiosk.
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Coca-Cola 330ml โ supermarket
$0.53 โ $0.93
ุฑ.ุณ 2.00 โ ุฑ.ุณ 3.50
0.33L can from large supermarket.
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SIM card โ 7 days data
$9.33 โ $19
ุฑ.ุณ 35.00 โ ุฑ.ุณ 70.00
Basic data SIM from airport or telecom store.
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Top attraction entry fee
$13 โ $40
ุฑ.ุณ 50.00 โ ุฑ.ุณ 150
Entry to a major historical or cultural site (e.g., Diriyah).
Prices are approximate reference values and may vary by location, season, and provider.
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Holidays this month
January 2026
No public holidays this month.
Holiday and country information is provided for general guidance only. Official holiday schedules can change; verify with an official government source before making travel plans. Currency, voltage, plug, and timezone information may be inaccurate or outdated.