Sporting City vs Al Khobar Al Shamalia
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Sporting City and Al Khobar Al Shamalia are about 8.1 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Sporting CityAl Khobar Al Shamalia
1 bedroomSAR 20,000.00about SAR 1,667 a monthSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a month
Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 18,000 a year more (90%).
2 bedroomsSAR 45,000.00about SAR 3,750 a monthSAR 52,000.00about SAR 4,333 a month
Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 7,000 a year more (16%).
3 bedroomsSAR 78,000.00about SAR 6,500 a monthSAR 72,000.00about SAR 6,000 a month
Al Khobar Al Shamalia is SAR 6,000 a year cheaper (8%).
Known for
Only Sporting City: nothing else listed
Only Al Khobar Al Shamalia: Expat friendly, Modern, Coastal, Family friendly, Business district
Sporting City
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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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