Living in Riyadh

Riyadh

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Riyadh, sitting pretty in the heart of Arabia, gives you an authentic glimpse into the roots of Arabian culture.

With towering skyscrapers side by side with centuries-old palaces.

Roam around the city to see the Masmak fortress, showcased in the annals of history, or the sky-high Kingdom Centre Tower, representing the city's ambitions.

Deeply rooted in tradition, yet determined to move with the times, Riyadh brings together the best of both worlds. Walk through its busy streets, visit its top-notch shopping centres, and sip some Arabian coffee to feel the warmth of the region.

The Good

  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • Coffee
  • ☀️ Fantastic weather
  • 👮 Safe
  • 🚌 Good public transport
  • 🏛️ Architecture
  • 🛍️ Shopping

The Bad

  • 🎉 Poor nightlife
  • 👮 Not the safest
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • ☀️ Uncomfortably hot

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Riyadh
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Saudi Arabia
0%
cheaper than Saudi Arabia median
123rd
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • The average salary in Riyadh is
  • It's about 38% cheaper to live in Riyadh than it is Prague
  • You can expect to spend around $1,416.06 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

safe

Riyadh has low crime rates and is generally safe for visitors, but it's important to respect local customs and laws.

Internet speed

Good

Download
128.2Mbps
Upload
21.7Mbps
Latency
33.8ms
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