Travel adapter from Costa Rica to Saudi Arabia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 60 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Costa Rica and Saudi Arabia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Costa Rica, you will need a travel adapter for Saudi Arabia. Costa Rica uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Saudi Arabia uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (120 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.

Costa Rica (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Saudi Arabia (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Saudi Arabia

Voltage

Costa Rica 120 V

Saudi Arabia 230 V

Differs

Frequency

Costa Rica 60 Hz

Saudi Arabia 60 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 60 Hz. That means every wall socket in Saudi Arabia is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Saudi Arabia plug guide