Ar Rafiah vs Al Yamamah Alkharj
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Ar Rafiah and Al Yamamah Alkharj are about 5.2 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Ar RafiahAl Yamamah Alkharj
1 bedroomSAR 12,500.00about SAR 1,042 a monthSAR 18,000.00about SAR 1,500 a month
Al Yamamah Alkharj is SAR 5,500 a year more (44%).
2 bedroomsSAR 32,500.00about SAR 2,708 a monthSAR 26,000.00about SAR 2,167 a month
Al Yamamah Alkharj is SAR 6,500 a year cheaper (20%).
3 bedroomsSAR 48,500.00about SAR 4,042 a monthSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a month
Al Yamamah Alkharj is SAR 10,500 a year cheaper (22%).
Known for
Only Ar Rafiah: nothing else listed
Only Al Yamamah Alkharj: Modern, Residential, Family friendly, Planned, Developing, Commuter, Affordable
Ar Rafiah
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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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