
Last updated on Feb 10, 2022
Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees discuss what it is like to live in Saudi Arabia: Cost of living, Finding a home, Meeting People and more.
When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Saudi Arabia, they said:
"Bring your yoga mat, fill up your kindle, and download some movies - this may be the place for you if you are looking for a retreat from the busy world outside," said another expat in Sakaka.
"You will have great fun. Just make sure you get housed on Arabian Homes or The Cove. Arabian Homes is an open compound, a bit out in the sticks (17Km from Royal COmmission) and is a mature compound i.e. a bit faded. The Cove is westerners only, in the Royal Commission and is brand-new. But it's very popular and not easy to get into. May be a waiting list," added another expat who made the move to Yanbu.
"Only accept a job that provides accommodation on a western compound (key to access of facilites/ friends/ parties) especailly for women- it would be a nightmare for a western woman to "live out." If you have kids, ensure school fees will be paid," explained one expat living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
"Be open minded, expect little, and keep in mind what you're here for; be it the money or quality family time," mentioned another in Khamis Mushayt.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000. Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Some of Joshua's more popular articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 8 Best Places to Live in Croatia and the Living in Mexico Guide. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Saudi Arabia.
Expats living in Saudi Arabia talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Saudi Arabia and more.
Expats who want to move to the Saudi Arabia should fully explore what it means to move and live there. Read a lot of comments from people who live in Saudi Arabia, and have for a number of years.
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is an expat post that some love and some find incredibly challenging. Expats offer tips about living in Saudi Arabia - from the conservative dress to rules for Western women and more.
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Guide to Living in Saudi Arabia covering expat life, local culture, finding a home, diversity and more.
Saudi Arabia Forum
Meet other expats and talk about living in Saudi Arabia.
Expats living in Saudi Arabia talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Saudi Arabia and more.
Expats who want to move to the Saudi Arabia should fully explore what it means to move and live there. Read a lot of comments from people who live in Saudi Arabia, and have for a number of years.
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Saudi Arabia.
Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is an expat post that some love and some find incredibly challenging. Expats offer tips about living in Saudi Arabia - from the conservative dress to rules for Western women and more.
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