3000 Riyal is not considered a good salary in Saudi Arabia, especially for cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, or Dammam. It is only enough for basic survival, not for saving.
Here’s why:
Cost Breakdown (Average)
Room sharing: 500–900 SAR
Food: 400–700 SAR
Transport: 200–400 SAR
Mobile + Internet: 100–150 SAR
Other expenses: 200–300 SAR
Total basic monthly spending: 1,400–2,400 SAR
After expenses, you save very little (300–800 SAR).
When 3000 SAR is okay
If you get free accommodation,
Free food,
Free transport,
Or you live in small cities, not Riyadh/Jeddah.
Better salary range
For a comfortable life + savings:
Good salary: 4,000–6,000 SAR
Very good: 6,000–10,000 SAR
Professional level: 10,000+ SAR
If you want, I can tell you which jobs usually give 3000+, 5000+, or 8000+ SAR.