📍 Saudi Arabia · Asia
Riyadh
Population: 7,823,000
About Riyadh
Riyadh is a fast-growing Middle East business hub with strong infrastructure investments and high safety perceptions.
✨ City Specialty
Rapidly scaling Gulf capital economy
❤️ Why People Love Riyadh
Growing job market
Strong infrastructure investment
High safety
Business expansion
🗣️ Languages
🏢 Major Companies
- →Aramco
- →SABIC
- →STC
- →Al Rajhi Bank
👤 Notable People
- ★Mohammed bin Salman
- ★Majed Abdullah
- ★Yasser Al-Qahtani
City Scores
Cost of Living
| 💰 Single Person | $1800/month |
| 👨👩👧 Couple | $2850/month |
| 🏢 Rent (City Center) | $1200/month |
| 🏘️ Rent (Outside Center) | $820/month |
| 🍕 Food | $350/month |
| 🚌 Transport | $70/month |
| 💡 Utilities | $190/month |
Environment & Infrastructure
🌍 Climate
📡 Internet
🚨 Crime & Safety
Safety Rating
Crime Statistics (per 100K)
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