Is it difficult to get accommodation in Saudi Arabia?

Hi-

In which Saudi Arabian city are you looking for accommodation? There are long waiting lists for the best compounds in Saudi Arabia, and you should definitely try and negotiate an accommodation allowance in your contract if your company in not providing anything. Ask about hotel accommodation while you search for an apartment as well. There is certainly availability, but the trick is obviously finding something within your price range.

Most expats live in compounds, and this makes it easier to meet people, but it's certainly possible to live in a villa or an apartment. Life is not tough with locals, but they tend to keep to themselves. It's harder to meet people outside a compound, though there are certain groups to join and if you have kids, you'll meet people through their schools.

If you indicate which city you're moving to, I can try and recommend some real estate sites.

thanks for ur help we are moving to dammam my husband will be getting HRA 2000 SR per month, though we will be happy if we get something reasonable we have 7 month old baby