Moving to Dominican Republic from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saudi Arabia to Dominican Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Dominican Republic, you would find that Dominican Republic is 5.5% cheaper than Saudi Arabia overall. A SAR282,923 salary in Saudi Arabia would need to be roughly DOP3,615,913 in Dominican Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Saudi Arabia to Dominican Republic.
What does your salary buy?
SAR282,923 → DOP3,615,913
To maintain the same standard of living in Dominican Republic
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 35.1% more
Groceries
pay 0.3% less
Transportation
pay 26.7% more
Housing
pay 23.6% less
Childcare
pay 30.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 38.9% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Saudi Arabia to Dominican Republic, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Dominican Republic?
Top countries of origin for Dominican Republic's foreign-born residents.
- 496,112
- 34,063
- 14,626
- 7,272
- 4,780
- 4,375
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Saudi Arabia
Key Indicator Comparison
How Saudi Arabia and Dominican Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominican Republic performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominican Republic leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Saudi Arabia performs better than Dominican Republic across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Saudi Arabia performs better than Dominican Republic across all family life metrics.
Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Riyadh | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) |
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| Month | Riyadh | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) |
Data:
National Center for Meteorology,
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia and Dominican Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominican Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominican Republic's immigration authority.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa Required
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Dominican Republic than Saudi Arabia?
Generally yes: Dominican Republic runs about 17% cheaper than Saudi Arabia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Dominican Republic?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a SAR282,923 comparable salary, that's around DOP903,978 in Dominican Republic for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Dominican Republic?
With 10.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominican Republic can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saudi Arabia and Dominican Republic.
Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?
Saudi Arabia performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Saudi Arabia?
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.
