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Jeddah vs Riyadh

SA Saudi Arabia SA Saudi Arabia

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia compared with Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Country Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Nomad score 5.6 / 10 5.8 / 10
Cost of living $3,680 / mo $4,435 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 34° / 26°C 35° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 87 Moderate 952 Hazardous
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Average high 34°C 33.6°C
Average low 24.3°C 21.2°C
Precipitation 10 mm / mo 6 mm / mo
Sunshine 332 h / mo 322 h / mo
Humidity 58% 25%
Rain days 1.5 / mo 1.1 / mo
Wind speed 24.1 km/h 19.8 km/h

SA Jeddah · average high by month

SA Riyadh · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
US AQI 87 952
PM2.5 29.2 µg/m³ 154.6 µg/m³
PM10 42.5 µg/m³ 1,136.2 µg/m³
Ozone 55 µg/m³ 57 µg/m³
UV index 2.9 3.8

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.2 5.8
Local Payment Services 7.6 8.3
Startup Scene 5.8 7.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Air Conditioning 9.5 9.3
Green Spaces 3.2 3.8
Natural Disaster Risk 7.6 8.0
Noise Pollution 4.8 4.1
Seasonal Variety 2.0 3.0
Weather 2.2 2.9

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Mobile Network Coverage 8.9 9.0
Power Grid Reliability 8.5 9.2
Public WiFi Availability 4.8 5.6
VPN Reliability 3.8 5.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Accommodation Cost 4.2 3.4
Cost of Living 4.9 4.4
Currency Stability 9.3 9.2
Entertainment Cost 4.8 4.2
Food & Groceries 5.8 4.9
Gym Membership Cost 5.1 4.7
Transportation Cost 6.4 6.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Culture 7.4 6.9
Indoors Fun 6.6 6.9
Language Learning Opportunities 5.7 5.0
Local Experiences & Tours 7.4 6.4
Nightlife 3.5 4.0
Outdoors & Nature 7.0 4.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.4 3.8
Nomad Friendly 5.1 5.5
Online Community Presence 3.4 3.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Cafes with WiFi 6.7 7.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.0 6.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.1 5.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.0 3.1
Internet Speed 8.1 8.6
Local SIM Card Availability 7.9 8.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Fitness Facilities 7.0 7.2
Food Scene 7.6 7.6
Healthy Food Options 6.4 6.6
Yoga Studios 4.6 4.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Healthcare 6.4 6.9
Healthcare Affordability 4.8 5.3
Healthcare Quality 7.9 7.7

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 4.1 3.6
Ease of Business Registration 5.0 5.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.1 4.2
Freedom of Speech 2.0 2.0
Political Stability 7.6 7.5
Tax Friendliness 8.6 8.8
Visa Ease 6.3 5.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Air Quality 4.7 3.5
Cleanliness 5.8 6.7
Environmental Quality 4.7 4.2
Family Friendly 6.5 5.9
Language Barrier 5.3 5.8
Work-Life Balance 5.6 5.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Female Friendly 5.7 6.5
Racial Tolerance 6.1 6.2
Safety 8.2 8.8

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Airport Connectivity 8.3 8.6
Cycling 2.3 2.5
Intercity Travel Options 7.1 7.0
Public Transit 3.9 6.9
Ride-sharing Services 8.4 8.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.6 2.3
Walkability 3.8 3.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Coworking Quality 6.0 6.6
Freelance Ecosystem 3.7 4.2
Networking Opportunities 4.8 5.6
Remote Job Opportunities 4.3 4.7
Time Zone Favorability 7.1 6.9

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Jeans $59 per pair $67 per pair
Summer Dress $67 per dress $59 per dress
Running Shoes $113 per pair $120 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Dining Out $133 per month $160 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Cinema Ticket $17 per ticket $17 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Coffee $4.80 per cup $4.80 per cup
Beer $3.20 per pint $0.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $8.00 per meal $9.33 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $67 per meal $67 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.53 per meal $8.53 per meal
Apples $2.27 per kg $2.27 per kg
Bread $0.40 per loaf $0.40 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.67 per bottle $0.67 per bottle
Milk $1.87 per liter $1.87 per liter
Rice $2.27 per kg $2.40 per kg
Chicken Fillets $10 per kg $10 per kg
Beef $15 per kg $17 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $6.67 per bottle $0.00 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Groceries $320 per month $320 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $40 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Doctor Visit (GP) $67 per visit $67 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.33 per purchase $8.00 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Housing $587 per month $853 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $853 per month $1,467 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,000 per month $2,533 per month
Coworking Space $293 per month $320 per month
Coliving Space $1,280 per month $1,120 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Internet & Mobile $40 per month $67 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Leisure Activities $53 per month $80 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Haircut $16 per visit $20 per visit
Laundry $1.33 per kg $4.00 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Mobile Plan $49 per month $48 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $75 per month $75 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $24 one-time $23 one-time
Gym Membership $120 per month $120 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $27 per hour $40 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Transportation $80 per month $107 per month
Taxi Start $4.00 per trip $3.20 per trip
Taxi per km $1.33 per km $1.60 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $40 per month $40 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $6.67 per trip $6.67 per trip
Gasoline $0.62 per liter $0.62 per liter
Scooter Rental $4.00 per month $9.33 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
SA Jeddah SA Riyadh
Utilities $93 per month $120 per month
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