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Industrial Area Alkharj vs Al Yamamah Alkharj

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

The centers of Industrial Area Alkharj and Al Yamamah Alkharj are about 4.1 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Industrial Area AlkharjAl Yamamah Alkharj
1 bedroomSAR 9,000.00about SAR 750 a monthSAR 18,000.00about SAR 1,500 a month

Al Yamamah Alkharj is SAR 9,000 a year more (100%).

2 bedroomsSAR 14,000.00about SAR 1,167 a monthSAR 26,000.00about SAR 2,167 a month

Al Yamamah Alkharj is SAR 12,000 a year more (86%).

3 bedroomsSAR 20,000.00about SAR 1,667 a monthSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a month

Al Yamamah Alkharj is SAR 18,000 a year more (90%).

Known for

Both: Affordable

Only Industrial Area Alkharj: Industrial, Workers, Budget, Multicultural, Practical, Factories, No frills

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

Industrial Area Alkharj

Industrial and workers' district with budget housing options

Pros and cons

  • Most affordable housing in Al Kharj
  • Close to industrial jobs and factories
  • Diverse international worker community
  • Practical amenities at budget prices
  • International groceries and restaurants
  • Good transportation to workplaces
  • Strong worker community and social clubs
  • No-frills, straightforward living
  • Industrial character with factories nearby
  • Basic housing without luxury amenities
  • Limited entertainment and cultural venues
  • May have noise from industrial operations
  • Fewer green spaces and parks
  • Distance from city center amenities
  • Limited options for families

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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