8. Saudi Arabia
Average Monthly Salary: $4,641
The oil will run out eventually, or at least there will be less of it in the future. Saudi Arabia is figuring that out now and trying to set the foundations for an economy that doesn’t depend on the oil itself. There are many projects, and the country is becoming one big construction field. This is why architects are in demand and salary is good.
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