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    Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia at a glance

    Capital city

    Riyadh

    Population

    35.3 million

    RestCountries
    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $2,400/month (GASTAT, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 8/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.01/5 — rank 102/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Arabic

    RestCountries

    People & culture

    Saudi Arabia is a land of breathtaking contrasts, where ancient traditions meet a visionary future. Life here feels energized by rapid transformation, blending deep-rooted hospitality with a modern, cosmopolitan pulse.