🇸🇦 Middle East & North Africa
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Middle East & North Africa ✓ Live Numbeo data
Saudi capital; tax-free income; car-dependent with a very hot desert climate.
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Riyadh climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 136,448 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 219 Mbps | 96.8 Mbps | 7 ms | 119,860 |
| Mobile | 310 Mbps | 36.2 Mbps | 21 ms | 16,588 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 3.75 SAR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | — | — |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | — | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | — | — |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $2,296 | SAR 8,610 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $1,112 | SAR 4,170 |
| 1BR outside center | $875 | SAR 3,281 |
| 3BR city center | $2,066 | SAR 7,749 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,188 | SAR 4,454 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $285 | SAR 1,070 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $180 | SAR 675 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $8.00 | SAR 30.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $53.33 | SAR 200 |
| Fast food combo | $8.00 | SAR 30.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $6.94 | SAR 26.03 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $3.01 | SAR 11.27 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $97 | SAR 362 |
| Phone plan / mo | $31 | SAR 115 |
| Internet / mo | $72 | SAR 270 |
| Gym membership / mo | $94 | SAR 352 |
| Cinema ticket | $16.00 | SAR 60.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $506 | SAR 1,897 |
| International school / yr | $11,715 | SAR 43,930 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $22,253 | SAR 83,450 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Saudi Arabia
Country-level research that applies to living in Riyadh — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 4/10 · cross-border collection 3/10 — legal detail → |
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo