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Ar Raja vs Al Khobar Al Shamalia

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

The centers of Ar Raja and Al Khobar Al Shamalia are about 16.4 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Ar RajaAl Khobar Al Shamalia
1 bedroomSAR 32,000.00about SAR 2,667 a monthSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a month

Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 6,000 a year more (19%).

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 50,000.00about SAR 4,167 a monthSAR 72,000.00about SAR 6,000 a month

Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 22,000 a year more (44%).

Known for

Only Ar Raja: nothing else listed

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

Ar Raja

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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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