Who lived more lavishly - Louis XIV or modern Arabian royalty?

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Despite the change in modern living standards from that of the seventeenth century, who had more power - Louis XIV or the modern day royal family of Saudi Arabia? They are extremely rich and powerful...but so was Louis. But who lived more lavishly?
 
When adjusting for living standards Louis XIV by far.

Also in terms of power the Saudi Arabian family may be rich and powerful but them alone do not have enough power to even fend off a weak country.

But In Louis XIV's time france was one of the most powerful nations in the world.
 
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