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Al Amwaj vs Al Khobar Al Shamalia

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

The centers of Al Amwaj and Al Khobar Al Shamalia are about 18 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al AmwajAl Khobar Al Shamalia
1 bedroomSAR 23,000.00about SAR 1,917 a monthSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a month

Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 15,000 a year more (65%).

2 bedroomsSAR 43,000.00about SAR 3,583 a monthSAR 52,000.00about SAR 4,333 a month

Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 9,000 a year more (21%).

3 bedroomsSAR 75,000.00about SAR 6,250 a monthSAR 72,000.00about SAR 6,000 a month

Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 3,000 a year cheaper (4%).

Known for

Only Al Amwaj: nothing else listed

Only Al Khobar Al Shamalia: Expat friendly, Modern, Coastal, Family friendly, Business district

Al Amwaj

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What residents say

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Al Khobar Al Shamalia

Modern expat hub with excellent infrastructure

Pros and cons

  • Modern infrastructure and facilities
  • Large expat community
  • Close to Corniche and beaches
  • Good international schools
  • Excellent shopping and dining
  • Well-maintained roads
  • Higher rental prices
  • Traffic during rush hours
  • Can be busy on weekends
  • Limited parking in popular areas

What residents say

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