Riyadh Cost of Living for 1 person
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All,
I am new to this group as I got an offer of 15000SR. Could you please let me know the cost of living as I have researched the entire blog. I too find my answer.My living style is so simple however I am looking for an answer like I have 6yrs of IT experience.
M I able to save?
One room cost per month?
Meals,laundry,transport(i could stay near by) per month?
Thankful for your respond.
cost of living in Riyadh is quite cheap
offer you have is a very good offer i would suggest you to accept it
you can find one bedroom Executive for 1000 Sr a month i very decent one
food depends on you can be 1500 Sr a month or 500 Sr
i would suggest you to look for some super store weekly promotions to get an idea about prices
panda
Carefour
Tammami
search on google and u ill find there web sites it will give you idea about prices
you can get internet connection for 100 sr to 400 sr per month depending on your need
just dont come with out a valid driving license
cause life in saudi arabia starts behind wheels
binngo23 wrote:cause life in saudi arabia starts behind wheels
Except if you're a woman, in which case you're screwed
Thanks for your reply
However How much money I would spend on transportation as my office is in KSA?
Will I able to buy a 2 wheeler after some time?
I have a valid Driving Licence. What about the calls/phone and clothes to buy?
Anyone suggest a simple living style, I will spend only on Veg items. How much I could save?
nisheet.dba wrote:Will I able to buy a 2 wheeler after some time?
I have a valid Driving Licence. What about the calls/phone and clothes to buy?
2- Wheeler are not advisable for daily commute considering the mad maniac traffic.
Your Indian DL won't work here !! Calls to India arent that expensive.
Good luck
Go thru this
https://www.expat.com/en/guide/middle-e … cence.html
Thanks Saimans for this info.
Please help me understand to get a 1 room in riyadh.
what is the security if I share the room.
How much I would need to spend?
nisheet.dba wrote:Please help me understand to get a 1 room in riyadh.
what is the security if I share the room.
How much I would need to spend?
You will have to come here and search and search and search to your taste.... BTW range will go from 1000-2000 SAR/month
And usually they will take the rent of 6 months in advance.
Ok Thanks for the accomodation information.
What about the food and indian cuisins?
any good place to roam/travel around?
Disco's are avaialble? I know its not however where I can found?
My offic is near by Centria Commercial Complex, Olaya Street.
Please suggest the best place to stay as for Indian.
Great nightlife.... Lots of nightclubs in Riyadh
Alliecat wrote:binngo23 wrote:cause life in saudi arabia starts behind wheels
Except if you're a woman, in which case you're screwed
come on caty, it is not that bad for ladies
nisheet.dba wrote:Trapezius, please suggest the name?
Mama Noura
nisheet.dba wrote:Trapezius, please suggest the name?
Lion R.E wrote:Alliecat wrote:binngo23 wrote:cause life in saudi arabia starts behind wheels
Except if you're a woman, in which case you're screwed
come on caty, it is not that bad for ladies
Oh come on--you don't know since you're not a woman
It would be like as if I said, 'it is not that bad for Bangladeshis' but how would I really know since I'm not a Bengladeshi?
It's always easy to think 'it is not that bad' when it's somebody else being denied or mistreated
@Trepezius Please dont misguide the fellow.
Alliecat wrote:Lion R.E wrote:Alliecat wrote:
Except if you're a woman, in which case you're screwed
come on caty, it is not that bad for ladies
Oh come on--you don't know since you're not a woman![]()
It would be like as if I said, 'it is not that bad for Bangladeshis' but how would I really know since I'm not a Bengladeshi?
It's always easy to think 'it is not that bad' when it's somebody else being denied or mistreated
I agree with Allie
Hi Nisheet
Nice to know about your details. I understand your are considering an offer in Riyadh
I am also from Delhi, my email adderress is rusagrointertrade@gmail.com.
please contact via email and we can discuss.
binngo23 wrote:you can find one bedroom Executive for 1000 Sr a month i very decent one
Could you please explain just what sort of apartment this is, in your understanding? I've seen that executive' word being used to describe something other than it means, particularly when the word 'sharing' is also in the same accommodation description.







Beakersful wrote:binngo23 wrote:you can find one bedroom Executive for 1000 Sr a month i very decent one
Could you please explain just what sort of apartment this is, in your understanding? I've seen that executive' word being used to describe something other than it means, particularly when the word 'sharing' is also in the same accommodation description.
Unfortunately, the word 'Executive' is loosely used here (in KSA) for someone with single status doing a decent job. It has nothing to do with the actual profile of the tenant or the place quality in terms of luxury.
two wheel would cost you more then 4 wheel and its not so safe unless you are a daredevil
it all depends on distance can cost you 10 sr to 50sr one sided or you can get some one to give you pick and drop for 500 to 1500sr all depends on ur location
best option is to buy ur self a car you can get one starting from 10k later on you can get some thing of ur choice
Alliecat wrote:binngo23 wrote:cause life in saudi arabia starts behind wheels
Except if you're a woman, in which case you're screwed
you can drive dune buggy
its like looking in to heaven from a window isn't it all those luxury cars highways to ride with all the speed you can handle but dang you cant do nothing
binngo23 wrote:Alliecat wrote:binngo23 wrote:cause life in saudi arabia starts behind wheels
Except if you're a woman, in which case you're screwed
you can drive dune buggy
its like looking in to heaven from a window isn't it all those luxury cars highways to ride with all the speed you can handle but dang you cant do nothing
depends some times you really get an executive Apartment some times you just get fooled
if you can spend a little more you can always get one well maintained single room Furnished apartment
for 2000 to 6000
opps i just replied to my own post errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
nisheet.dba wrote:Thanks Saimans for this info.
Please help me understand to get a 1 room in riyadh.
what is the security if I share the room.
How much I would need to spend?
depends who you are sharing your room with dude you can lose your money life or virginity
you have a very good offer but if you are looking to save all you earnings you can always find room as low as for 100sr per month in sharing its a city like any other city ( i know its not so true for some of you frustrated people ) you can have a life as you wish for
Dr Bela wrote:@Trepezius Please dont misguide the fellow.
Aw come on! If he doesn't know that Trapezius is joking he has NO business coming here!
nisheet.dba wrote:Trapezius, please suggest the name?
Sorry I forgot to complete my previous post. All the nightlife is underground, and I don't know where any of it is! But even if I knew, I surely wouldn't post the locations here.
Parties with DJs, disco lights, women, and alcohol do take place in the 3 major cities of SA. However, they are completely hidden from the public, for obvious reasons. Some take place in compounds, but many take place in homes mansions of rich Saudis, including some members of The Family. Needless to say, you would get invited only if you happen to be good friends with someone inside one of the circles. And as an Indian IT person, you might as well forget it . A compound party would be relatively easier to get in to, but again, that's only possible once you are here and have networked and/or begged enough
LOL.......We can found out the place dude......not a rocket science however I totally agree with you and your points.....
Alliecat wrote:Dr Bela wrote:@Trepezius Please dont misguide the fellow.
Aw come on! If he doesn't know that Trapezius is joking he has NO business coming here!
He didnt know i guess Allie thats why asked about the location
Dr Bela wrote:Alliecat wrote:Dr Bela wrote:@Trepezius Please dont misguide the fellow.
Aw come on! If he doesn't know that Trapezius is joking he has NO business coming here!
He didnt know i guess Allie thats why asked about the location
But some of the FIRST things you'll find googling KSA is no liquor/no mingling/no religion other than Islam. If he's planning to come here and isn't aware of these basic laws, he is extremely negligent in his preparations and in for a HUGE shock!!
Most of us already knew these things and yet we were STILL shocked LOL
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