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Medina
City in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Overview
Medina, Saudi Arabia's second holiest city, is famed for the Prophet's Mosque and its deep spiritual significance to Muslims worldwide. The city blends modern amenities with ancient traditions, drawing millions of pilgrims each year.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Al Madinah
Population
1,411,599
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
24.47°, 39.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,125
Local Cost
$655
Local Income
$950
Cashless
85
English
30
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
34.1°C
Winter Avg
17.4°C
Record High
47.6°C
Record Low
-0.4°C
Humidity
27%
Precipitation
21 mm
Internet Speed
132 Mbps
Upload
60 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MED
Distance
13 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 219 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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