Top expat cities

Saudi Arabia

Al Khobar

#3 Top 5 cities

Al Khobar is one of the most comfortable expat cities in the Eastern Province, especially for energy-sector and regional business work.

Country overview

Population

165 799

Year-round temperatures

Day: 20°C až 41°C

Night: 10°C až 31°C

Climate

Hot desert climate softened by the Gulf coast, though summer humidity is high.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Safety

8/10

Street crime is generally low, but hazardous driving, strict local laws, and possible regional security incidents around the Gulf require caution.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

Extreme heat, dust storms, and occasional intense rain can disrupt the city; low-lying Gulf-coast areas can experience localized flooding.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 9/10
Internet stability 9/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Families
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇪🇬Egyptians
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Quality services
  • +Beaches and sea

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Higher prices
  • −Smaller expat scene