Riyadh
Saudi Arabia · Asia · 7.7M people
Desert capital undergoing rapid modernisation and diversification.
safe
Ranked #95 of 123 overall · 24.71, 46.68
Full scorecard
Cost of living5.0
Safety9.0
Environment & air quality5.0
Public transport5.0
Climate5.0
Healthcare7.0
Internet & connectivity8.0
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