Places · Saudi Arabia
The best places to live in Saudi Arabia
Arcadia scores 11 places in Saudi Arabia, from Hail at about $1,200 a month to Jeddah at about $1,750. 2 are by the sea, 9 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly desert. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 5/5, healthcare 4/5 and internet 4/5.
The standouts in Saudi Arabia
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 11 places Arcadia scores in Saudi Arabia, not the whole country.
All 11 places in Saudi Arabia
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Saudi Arabia?
Across the 11 places Arcadia scores in Saudi Arabia the median is about $1,550 a month for one person, from Hail at around $1,200 to Jeddah at around $1,750. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Saudi Arabia?
Hail, at about $1,200 a month. It is the cheapest of the 11 places Arcadia scores in Saudi Arabia, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Saudi Arabia has the best internet?
Riyadh, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 11 places is 4 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Saudi Arabia?
The typical safety rating is 5 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Riyadh. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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