Cost of Moving to Riyadh: Relocation Budget Calculator

Cost of moving to Riyadh

How much money to have ready before you move to Riyadh: the deposit, first month's rent, living costs until your first pay and a safety buffer, plus your own costs for the journey.

Cost	Amount
Rent deposit2 × monthly rent of SAR 4,125	SAR 8,250
First month's rentUsually paid when you sign	SAR 4,125
Letting agent feeNone	SAR 0
Living costs until your first pay1 month of food, transport and bills	SAR 3,192
Emergency buffer3 months of all living costs	SAR 21,950
Total	SAR 37,517

Cost

Amount

Rent deposit2 × monthly rent of SAR 4,125

SAR 8,250

First month's rentUsually paid when you sign

SAR 4,125

Letting agent feeNone

SAR 0

Living costs until your first pay1 month of food, transport and bills

SAR 3,192

Emergency buffer3 months of all living costs

SAR 21,950

Total

SAR 37,517

Where the numbers come from

Rent and living costs for Riyadh come from the same prices as its city page.

Starting estimate, no reports yet.

Rent is a 1-bedroom flat in the centre. Living costs cover food, eating out, transport, bills, going out and clothes. Full method

Questions

How much money do I need to move to Riyadh?

For one person renting in the city centre, our default plan comes to about SAR 38,000 before travel and moving costs: a two-month deposit, the first month's rent, one month of living costs until your first pay, and a three-month emergency buffer. Change any of these to match your situation.

How big is a rent deposit?

It depends on the country and the landlord. One to three months' rent is common; some places also charge an agent fee or a non-refundable fee to the landlord. Ask for the exact amount before you sign and put it in the calculator.

Why include an emergency buffer?

Moving often costs more than planned: a later start date, a delayed first salary, or a deposit refund that takes months to arrive. A few months of living costs set aside gives you time to sort these out.