Saudi Arabia
Is the cost of living in Saudi Arabia high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Saudi Arabia, they wrote...
"The cost of living in Saudi Arabia is generally higher than other countries in the Middle East, but is lower than many Western countries. Riyadh and Jeddah, the two largest cities in the country, have a substantially higher cost of living than the rest of the country, with goods and services being considerably higher than in other cities. The rental prices for a 1-bedroom apartment in Riyadh are approximately $1,800 USD per month, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $2,500 USD per month. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant will cost on average around $25 USD," remarked another expat in Saudi Arabia.
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Is the cost of living in Saudi Arabia high?
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
