Top expat cities

Saudi Arabia

Jeddah

#2 Top 5 cities

Jeddah offers a more relaxed coastal atmosphere, strong services, and one of the country’s most practical expat bases.

Country overview

Population

4 697 000

Year-round temperatures

Day: 28°C až 39°C

Night: 19°C až 30°C

Climate

Hot and humid Red Sea coastal climate with no meaningful winter.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

8/10

Safety

8/10

Crime is generally low, but petty theft in crowded places, hazardous driving, strict local laws, and regional security incidents remain practical risks.

Natural disaster resilience

6/10

Extreme heat and recurring intense rain create meaningful flash-flood risk, while the low Red Sea coast adds longer-term coastal exposure.

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
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +International environment
  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access

Cons

  • −Higher prices
  • −Local traffic pressure
  • −Noise