Places · Saudi Arabia

Living in Jazan

Saudi Arabia · desert

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Jazan is a mid-sized city of roughly 200,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Saudi Arabia. The climate is desert. It sits well off the usual tourist trail and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,200. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for diving, swimming, fishing.

La sanità privata (5/5) è nettamente migliore di quella pubblica (2/5): metti in conto un’assicurazione. Non esiste imposta sul reddito delle persone fisiche.

At a glance

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People
~200,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,200
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Climate
desert
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
1/5Very poor
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love Jazan

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare2/5
💳 Private healthcare5/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit3/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air1/5 · 55 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
PopularitySteady
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+20%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration3/5
🏛️ Stability3/5
💸 Tax friendly4/5
🧑‍💻 Business4/5
🕵️ Privacy1/5
🏦 State digital currencyPublic pilot running
🗣️ Free expressionSeverely restricted
Bitcoin2/5
🌈 LGBTQ+1/5
🦂 Dangerous animals2/5
🌱 Fertile soil2/5
🔌 Living off-grid3/5
📸 Tourism2/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport4/5
🛰️ StarlinkNo
⚕️ AbortionRestricted

Popularity & prices: Steady

Accommodation prices have moved about +20% in the last 5 years.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

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