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5 Tips for Living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabi
Expats living in Riyadh face a number of adjustments. Women have to learn to wear an abaya in public and are not allowed drive. Western compounds often enable expat families to relax and live like they do at home. In this article, expats offer tips for newcomers to Riyadh.

2023 Expat Guide to Living in Riyadh
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Riyadh.

Culture Shock in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
A woman from New Zealand accepted a job in a hospital in Riyadh. Although the hospital and job was English-speaking, she enrolled in Arabic classes at a university. She found the culture and treatment of women extremely challenge at times, but knew what she was getting into when she accepted the job.
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An expat in Riyadh recommends returning to the US or Europe for medical treatment should the need arise. She found that medical care, even at the top hospital in Riyadh, was substandard.
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Questions & Answers:
- What do I need to know before moving to Riyadh?
- How do I find a place to live in Riyadh?
- What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Riyadh?
- What is the average cost of housing in Riyadh?
- Should I buy or rent a home in Riyadh?
- What should I pack when moving to Riyadh?
- What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Riyadh?
- What advice do you have for expats having a baby in Riyadh?
- What are healthcare services like in Riyadh?
- Is the cost of living in Riyadh high?
- Will I save money living in Riyadh?
- Why do people move to Riyadh?
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- What are medical services in Riyadh like?