Is Al Sulimaniyah Expensive?

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

-5% vs Riyadh avg

Living in Al Sulimaniyah, Riyadh

Al Sulimaniyah is a relatively affordable area in Riyadh, with a cost of living index of 40.5 — that is -5% compared to the Riyadh average. At #12 of 19, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around SAR 2,850/month, compared to a range of SAR 2,160 in Al Batha to SAR 3,900 in King Abdullah Financial District.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Al Sulimaniyah, housing takes up roughly 28% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 20%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately SAR 114,000 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Al Sulimaniyah

Salaries in Al Sulimaniyah reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 40.5:

After tax and deductions of 9.8% in Saudi Arabia, take-home pay for someone earning SAR 114,000 would be roughly SAR 102,828/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

40.5
COLI Index
0.95x
vs City Avg
SAR 2,850
Est. 1BR Rent
#12
of 19 Areas
9.8%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Al Sulimaniyah

Estimated annual deductions on a SAR 113,906 salary in Al Sulimaniyah, Riyadh (local employee).

Income Tax
0%
GOSI
9.8%
Total Deductions: 9.8%
Est. Take-Home: SAR 102,800/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Al Sulimaniyah would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $30,375
London GBP £26,140
Dubai AED AED 151,990

Other Neighborhoods in Riyadh

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
King Abdullah Financial District 55.4 1.30x +30%
Al Olaya 54.5 1.28x +28%
Diplomatic Quarter 52.0 1.22x +22%
Al Nakheel 50.3 1.18x +18%
Hittin 49.0 1.15x +15%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Al Sulimaniyah:

Garbatella, Rome Appio-Latino, Rome Huangpu, Guangzhou Yangpu, Shanghai Zhabei, Shanghai Nangang, Taipei

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Sulimaniyah expensive in Riyadh?

Al Sulimaniyah is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Riyadh. It costs about -5% less than the city average, ranking #12 out of 19 neighborhoods.

How does Al Sulimaniyah compare to the Riyadh average?

The cost of living in Al Sulimaniyah is below the Riyadh average. With a multiplier of 0.95x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -5% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.