Need to know about Riyad cost of Living

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nmeversleyMember08 April 2024 07:18:17

Hi,

My family and I are due to relocate to Riyad in 8 weeks. We are trying to figure out rental prices as it seems they are a lot high than we had been informed. I am seeking a villa in a compound for myself, Husband and toddler, so ideally 3beds as we have a teenager that will visit from time to time.

Ideally a compound with a Kindergarten would be preferred. Typically what is the rental range? also should I ask my company for temporary accommodation?

As a female how easy will be to obtain my driving license? I can drive but only hold an expired UAE driving license not UK.

Also as a female can I sponsor my family as my husband KSA job opportunity is no longer an option so we will likely need to relocate before he secures a job

XinhoMember08 April 2024 07:48:31

@nmeversley

Hi, minimum 250,000 SAR annually, good compounds looking at 300,000 plus.

Lack of public transport system means there are traffic hotspots so you want to be a reasonable distance from chosen school (not too far).

Regarding driving license - we as a family moved here 1 month ago and have so far used ubers and driver, mainly because the driving can be extremely aggressive and impatient here (no-one gives way!) Being female makes no difference to driving license. If you want one, here is an info link:

https://www.expatfocus.com/saudi-arabia … ng%20test.

Yes your husband can come on a dependant visa linked to your work visa - when you get Iqama then he will also get Iqama.

Bear in mind the delendants tax (400 SAR per month per dependant).

Good luck in your future move!

CherylModerator08 April 2024 11:48:48

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Hello nmeversley,

Welcome to Expat.com

Please note that your thread is now in the Riyadh forum.

All the best,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

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