Al Iskan vs Al Khobar Al Shamalia
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Iskan and Al Khobar Al Shamalia are about 3.9 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al IskanAl Khobar Al Shamalia
1 bedroomSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a monthSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a month
Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 10,000 a year more (36%).
2 bedroomsSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a monthSAR 52,000.00about SAR 4,333 a month
Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 12,000 a year more (30%).
3 bedroomsSAR 56,000.00about SAR 4,667 a monthSAR 72,000.00about SAR 6,000 a month
Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 16,000 a year more (29%).
Known for
Both: Family friendly
Only Al Iskan: Compounds, Expat popular, Secure, Residential
Only Al Khobar Al Shamalia: Expat friendly, Modern, Coastal, Business district
Al Iskan
Compound living with good school access
Pros and cons
- Multiple compound options
- Good school proximity
- Family-oriented community
- Secure environments
- Reasonable compound fees
- Good road connections
- Compound restrictions
- Limited local character
- Need car for everything
- Distance from corniche
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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