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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

How much does it really cost to live in Riyadh? Housing, food, transport, internet and more β€” plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia πŸ‘₯ 7,000,000 people β˜€οΈ Warm climate Large city πŸ’± SAR
$ $1,400 1-bedroom rent / mo
74 Quality of life / 100
84 Safety / 100
86 Internet / 100
30 Affordability / 100
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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)$1,400
Food (moderate)$470
Transport$20
Utilities$85
Internet$42
Healthcare$130
Entertainment$270
Total (moderate)$2,723
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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Riyadh.

Shared accommodation$600
Studio$1,050
1-bedroom$1,400
2-bedroom$1,950
3-bedroom$2,700
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City Scores

How Riyadh rates, out of 100.

Cost of living
30
Safety
84
Quality of life
74
Internet
86
Healthcare
84
Transport
60
Nightlife
58
Climate
64
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At a Glance

  • Climateβ˜€οΈ Warm
  • City sizeLarge
  • Near the seaNo
  • GeographyπŸ™οΈ Urban
  • Capital cityRiyadh
  • LanguageArabic
  • CurrencySAR
  • Time zoneAsia/Riyadh
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Pros and Cons of Riyadh

βœ… Pros

  • Relatively safe city
  • Fast and reliable internet
  • Great overall quality of life
  • Good healthcare options

⚠️ Cons

  • Higher cost of living
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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

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Can You Live in Riyadh on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly incomeStatusRemaining
$ 1,000 Very Difficult $-1,723 / month
$ 2,000 Very Difficult $-723 / month
$ 3,000 Affordable $277 / month
$ 5,000 Very Comfortable $2,277 / month
$ 8,000 Premium Lifestyle $5,277 / month