Al Manar vs Aramco Hills
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Manar and Aramco Hills are about 8.9 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al ManarAramco Hills
1 bedroomSAR 45,000.00about SAR 3,750 a monthSAR 35,000.00about SAR 2,917 a month
Aramco Hills is SAR 10,000 a year cheaper (22%).
2 bedroomsSAR 65,000.00about SAR 5,417 a monthSAR 50,000.00about SAR 4,167 a month
Aramco Hills is SAR 15,000 a year cheaper (23%).
3 bedroomsSAR 90,000.00about SAR 7,500 a monthSAR 70,000.00about SAR 5,833 a month
Aramco Hills is SAR 20,000 a year cheaper (22%).
Known for
Both: Secure
Only Al Manar: Luxury, Executive, Premium, Compound living
Only Aramco Hills: Compound, Exclusive, Expat friendly, Family friendly
Al Manar
A prestigious neighborhood featuring executive housing and premium compounds near major business districts.
Pros and cons
- Premium, luxurious accommodations
- Comprehensive compound facilities
- Top-tier security measures
- Executive-level community
- Excellent location near business districts
- Very high rental costs
- Significant compound fees
- May feel exclusive or isolated
- Limited local cultural immersion
What residents say
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Aramco Hills
Exclusive Aramco compound with world-class facilities
Pros and cons
- World-class facilities
- Excellent schools (KFUPM nearby)
- Golf course and recreation
- Strong international community
- Very safe and secure
- Subsidized living for Aramco employees
- Restricted to Aramco employees
- Limited housing availability
- Isolated from outside Saudi life
- Waiting lists for housing
What residents say
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