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Al Matar Khamis vs City Center

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

The centers of Al Matar Khamis and City Center are about 0.5 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al Matar KhamisCity Center
1 bedroomSAR 22,000.00about SAR 1,833 a monthSAR 18,000.00about SAR 1,500 a month

City Center is SAR 4,000 a year cheaper (18%).

2 bedroomsSAR 36,000.00about SAR 3,000 a monthSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a month

City Center is SAR 8,000 a year cheaper (22%).

3 bedroomsSAR 55,000.00about SAR 4,583 a monthSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a month

City Center is SAR 15,000 a year cheaper (27%).

Known for

Only Al Matar Khamis: Military, Compounds, International, Secure, Upscale, Air base, Furnished, Expat community

Only City Center: Central, Commercial, Shopping, Business district, Modern

Al Matar Khamis

Military-adjacent upscale area with international compounds

Pros and cons

  • Modern compounds with Western amenities
  • Excellent security near air base
  • Strong military and contractor community
  • International schools and healthcare
  • Pleasant Asir mountain climate
  • Furnished housing options available
  • Good infrastructure and utilities
  • Cosmopolitan international environment
  • Premium pricing for compound living
  • Security protocols may cause delays
  • Limited local cultural immersion
  • May feel isolated from Saudi life
  • Restricted areas due to military proximity
  • Transient population with frequent moves

What residents say

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City Center

Commercial hub with modern amenities and services

Pros and cons

  • Central location with easy access
  • Modern shopping centers and malls
  • Good public transportation
  • Many restaurants and cafes
  • Government services nearby
  • Growing business district
  • Traffic congestion during peak hours
  • Limited parking in busy areas
  • Higher noise levels
  • Less greenery than suburban areas

What residents say

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