Saudi Arabia Tenancy Cost Calculator
The full move-in cost: deposit, agency, Ejari, DEWA, moving. Tells you what your "SAR 100k rent" really costs in the first month.
Total move-in cost
SAR 0
Annual rent
Security deposit
Agency fee
Ejari registrationSAR 220
DEWA setup (est.)SAR 2,110
First cheque
RERA Rental Index regulates rent-increase percentages in Riyadh. The DLD calculator at dubailand.gov.ae shows the maximum permitted increase for renewals.
How Saudi Arabia move-in costs add up
The headline number in a property listing - the annual rent - is rarely the cash you need on day one. Standard practice is: deposit + agency + Ejari + DEWA + the first cheque all paid at signing. For an SAR 80,000 unfurnished flat with a 5% agency fee paid in 4 cheques, day-one cash is around SAR 26,330.
Worked example
Annual rent SAR 80,000, unfurnished, 5% agency, 4 cheques.
Deposit (5%): SAR 4,000 · Agency (5%): SAR 4,000 · Ejari: SAR 220 · DEWA: SAR 2,110 · First cheque (¼ of 80,000): SAR 20,000.
Total day-one: SAR 30,330.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the security deposit on a Saudi Arabia rental?
5% of annual rent for unfurnished, 10% for furnished. Refundable at lease end minus agreed deductions.
What is the standard agency fee?
5% of annual rent is standard. Some landlords pay it; 2% appears occasionally; "no agency" listings exist.
How much is Ejari registration?
SAR 220 - mandatory for any Riyadh rental contract.
What is the DEWA setup fee?
About SAR 2,110 - SAR 110 application + SAR 2,000 refundable security deposit.
Does fewer cheques get me a better rent?
Often yes - landlords typically discount 2-5% for one cheque versus 4 or 12 post-dated cheques.