Saudi Rent & Utilities Move-In Budget Calculator
Plan first-payment rent, security deposit, setup costs and a source-based residential electricity estimate before moving into a Saudi rental.
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Household planning estimate; rent, deposit, brokerage and non-electricity components are user-entered and not a nationwide official fee table
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Scope of this calculator
Scope in
- Upfront Saudi rental and utilities move-in budget items.
- Annual rent, Ejar fee, deposit, broker fee and utility setup you enter.
Scope out
- Ongoing monthly rent after move in.
- Municipality or landlord charges not entered as fields.
Worked example
Example only: SAR 40,000 annual rent with the Ejar registration fee, one broker fee and electricity and water setup gives the indicative cash needed on day one.
How this calculator works
Estimated initial cash = first rent instalment + security deposit + brokerage + moving/furniture + internet/setup + progressive residential electricity estimate. Electricity uses SAR 0.18/kWh through 6,000 kWh/month and SAR 0.30/kWh above that level.
Official Sources & Legal References
Official sources used for this page
This tool is maintained against the referenced authority. Rules can change, so check the source and the page review date before acting.
Saudi Electricity Company — Residential Consumption Tariffs ↗
Common questions
Short answers for using this tool responsibly.
Who pays the Ejar registration fee?
It is commonly split or agreed in the contract, so check your Ejar contract terms. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.
Is the broker fee regulated?
Typical practice is a percentage of annual rent, agreed in writing. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.
Are utility deposits refundable?
Deposit treatment depends on the utility provider terms. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.
Does the white land or municipality tax apply to me?
Those charges normally fall on owners, not tenants. Confirm against the official source cited on this page before you act.