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Al Bahir vs Al Aqiq

Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.

The centers of Al Bahir and Al Aqiq are about 34.4 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al BahirAl Aqiq
1 bedroomSAR 11,563.00about SAR 964 a monthSAR 12,000.00about SAR 1,000 a month

Al Aqiq is SAR 437 a year more (4%).

2 bedroomsSAR 15,120.00about SAR 1,260 a monthSAR 18,000.00about SAR 1,500 a month

Al Aqiq is SAR 2,880 a year more (19%).

3 bedroomsSAR 31,666.00about SAR 2,639 a monthSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a month

Al Aqiq is SAR 3,666 a year cheaper (12%).

Known for

Only Al Bahir: nothing else listed

Only Al Aqiq: Commercial hub, Healthcare, Shopping, Warm climate, Government, Expat friendly

Al Bahir

Pros and cons

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What residents say

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Al Aqiq

Al Baha's main commercial hub in the fertile valley

Pros and cons

  • Best shopping and dining options in Al Baha
  • Modern healthcare facilities
  • Good schools and educational institutions
  • Warmer climate year-round
  • Strong infrastructure and services
  • Active expat community
  • Can be hot in summer months
  • More traffic than other areas
  • Less scenic than mountain areas
  • Higher pollution compared to highlands

What residents say

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