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Al Barakah vs Al Yamamah Alkharj

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

The centers of Al Barakah and Al Yamamah Alkharj are about 13.4 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al BarakahAl Yamamah Alkharj
1 bedroomSAR 18,000.00about SAR 1,500 a monthSAR 18,000.00about SAR 1,500 a month

Same rent in Al Yamamah Alkharj.

2 bedroomsSAR 27,000.00about SAR 2,250 a monthSAR 26,000.00about SAR 2,167 a month

Al Yamamah Alkharj is SAR 1,000 a year cheaper (4%).

3 bedroomsSAR 37,000.00about SAR 3,083 a monthSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a month

Al Yamamah Alkharj is SAR 1,000 a year more (3%).

Known for

Only Al Barakah: nothing else listed

Only Al Yamamah Alkharj: Modern, Residential, Family friendly, Planned, Developing, Commuter, Affordable

Al Barakah

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What residents say

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Al Yamamah Alkharj

Modern planned district popular with Riyadh commuters

Pros and cons

  • Modern infrastructure and well-planned layout
  • Affordable housing compared to Riyadh
  • Contemporary villas and apartment complexes
  • Growing amenities including schools and clinics
  • Family-friendly parks and recreational areas
  • Direct highway access to Riyadh (80km)
  • Newer construction with modern standards
  • Increasing expat presence
  • Commute to Riyadh takes 60-90 minutes
  • Still developing in some sections
  • Limited public transportation options
  • Fewer entertainment venues than major cities
  • Summer heat can be intense
  • Distance from major international facilities
  • Smaller expat community than Riyadh

What residents say

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