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Italian Expats Moving to Saudi Arabia: Your Questions, Answered

If you’re a new or soon-to-be expat in Saudi Arabia, you probably aren’t quite sure yet what it will be like. That’s why we gathered the answers to some key questions you may have about life in Saudi Arabia. If you want to ask more specific questions — or even share your own tips — join InterNations! You’ll be part of a community of new and experienced expats who love to help each other out.

What are the most common nationalities in Saudi Arabia? As an expat in Saudi Arabia, you'll meet people from many different cultures (especially if you're an InterNations member!) The top nationalities in the InterNations Communities in Saudi Arabia currently are:

• Indians
• Pakistanis
• Americans
• Egyptians

Which cities are most popular among expats in Saudi Arabia? Some cities attract more expats than others. These are the cities with the largest expat communities in Saudi Arabia:

• Riyadh
• Jeddah
• Dhahran

How much rent do expats pay in Saudi Arabia? Your personal situation plays a role here. Single expats spend on average 675 USD on their accommodation per month, while expat families spend around 850 USD. And of course, rents can also vary greatly depending on the location and city within Saudi Arabia.

To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some rent averages for the most popular cities in Saudi Arabia.

Average rent in Riyadh

• Single expats: 989 USD
• Expat families: 1.430 USD

Average rent in Jeddah

• Single expats: 710 USD
• Expat families: 933 USD

Average rent in Dhahran

• Single expats: 656 USD
• Expat families: 895 USD

How safe is Saudi Arabia? You may be wondering about safety. In general people perceive their personal safety situation in Saudi Arabia as very safe. People rate the risk of falling victim to petty crime (such as pickpocketing or minor theft) as low. They consider the chance of being the victim of violent crime (including mugging) very low. And, they rate confidence in the police force and related local authorities as high.

How safe is Saudi Arabia for women? Female expats rated the safety situation in Saudi Arabia as rather safe. This is based on the feedback of expat women living in Saudi Arabia (rather than actual crime statistics). So obviously this can be highly subjective and depends on factors such as where people live.

Why Italian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Italian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Find Tips and Advice on Saudi Arabia from Italian Expats

Of course, expat living in Saudi Arabia is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Italians is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Saudi Arabian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Italians in Saudi Arabia, residing in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dhahran and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Italians in Riyadh or Italians in Jeddah.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Italian food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Saudi Arabian InterNations Community:

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Italy in Saudi Arabia.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our Saudi Arabia Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get minestrone in Jeddah.
• Search the InterNations Places database for Saudi Arabia to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Italian embassy.

From the central plateau of Nejd to the humid western coastal region of Timahah, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Italian expats in Saudi Arabia.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Italians in Saudi Arabia

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Saudi Arabia. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Saudi Arabian kabsa, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Riyadh’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see one of the largest sand deserts on Earth as well as other beautiful landmarks in Saudi Arabia.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Italy and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Buongiorno from our Italians living in Saudi Arabia!