Az Zarqa vs Al Aqiq
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Az Zarqa and Al Aqiq are about 34.9 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Az ZarqaAl Aqiq
1 bedroomSAR 11,011.00about SAR 918 a monthSAR 12,000.00about SAR 1,000 a month
Al Aqiq is SAR 989 a year more (9%).
2 bedroomsSAR 15,926.00about SAR 1,327 a monthSAR 18,000.00about SAR 1,500 a month
Al Aqiq is SAR 2,074 a year more (13%).
3 bedroomsSAR 29,454.00about SAR 2,455 a monthSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a month
Al Aqiq is SAR 1,454 a year cheaper (5%).
Known for
Only Az Zarqa: nothing else listed
Only Al Aqiq: Commercial hub, Healthcare, Shopping, Warm climate, Government, Expat friendly
Az Zarqa
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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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