Moving to Saudi Arabia from Sierra Leone
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sierra Leone to Saudi Arabia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sierra Leone to Saudi Arabia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Saudi Arabia compared to Sierra Leone.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sierra Leone generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sierra Leone generally does better on environment, though Saudi Arabia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Sierra Leone 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Sierra Leone leads in unemployment rate.
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 generally does better on family life, though Sierra Leone leads in education spending.
Data: National Revenue Authority, 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 | Freetown | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) |
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| Month | Freetown | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) |
| Apr | 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C) | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) |
| May | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C) | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C) | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C) | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C) | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) |
| Nov | 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C) | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C) | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) |
Data:
Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency,
National Center for Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sierra Leone and Saudi Arabia. To live, work, or study long-term in Saudi Arabia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saudi Arabia's immigration authority.
Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa Required
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Sierra Leone
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Saudi Arabia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Saudi Arabia: 37.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saudi Arabia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Saudi Arabia safe for expats?
Sierra Leone generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saudi Arabia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Sierra Leone.
How is healthcare in Saudi Arabia compared to Sierra Leone?
Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia, compared to 0.4 in Sierra Leone. Saudi Arabia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sierra Leone: 41).
What's the weather like in Saudi Arabia compared to Sierra Leone?
The average high temperature in Riyadh is 92°F, compared to 86°F in Freetown. Riyadh receives around 4.4 in of rainfall per year, while Freetown gets 116.0 in.
What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?
The official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. In Sierra Leone, the official language is English.
