Al Rakah Al Shamalia vs Aramco Hills
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Rakah Al Shamalia and Aramco Hills are about 12.2 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al Rakah Al ShamaliaAramco Hills
1 bedroomSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a monthSAR 35,000.00about SAR 2,917 a month
Aramco Hills is SAR 3,000 a year cheaper (8%).
2 bedroomsSAR 55,000.00about SAR 4,583 a monthSAR 50,000.00about SAR 4,167 a month
Aramco Hills is SAR 5,000 a year cheaper (9%).
3 bedroomsSAR 78,000.00about SAR 6,500 a monthSAR 70,000.00about SAR 5,833 a month
Aramco Hills is SAR 8,000 a year cheaper (10%).
Known for
Both: Family friendly, Secure
Only Al Rakah Al Shamalia: Upscale, Professional, Modern
Only Aramco Hills: Compound, Exclusive, Expat friendly
Al Rakah Al Shamalia
Upscale northern residential area near KFUPM and Aramco facilities.
Pros and cons
- Prestigious location near major employers
- Near KFUPM and Aramco headquarters
- Excellent infrastructure and roads
- Safe and secure environment
- Good schools nearby
- Higher rental prices than average
- Limited public transport options
- Can be quiet on weekends
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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