Top expat cities

Saudi Arabia

Riyadh

#1 Top 5 cities

Riyadh is the strongest option for corporate expats, consultants, and people tied to large firms and state institutions.

Country overview

Population

4 205 961

Year-round temperatures

Day: 20°C až 43°C

Night: 8°C až 29°C

Climate

Very hot desert climate with a long summer and a milder winter.

Distance to the sea

390 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

8/10

Safety

8/10

Street crime is generally low, but dangerous driving, strict local laws, and the possibility of missile or drone incidents require caution.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

Extreme heat, dust storms, and occasional intense rain can disrupt daily life; flash flooding is possible in low-lying roads and valleys.

Other scores

Other scores

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

Community types

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

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Higher living costs
  • −Noise