KAUST Campus vs Thuwal Village

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

The centers of KAUST Campus and Thuwal Village are about 3.5 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

KAUST CampusThuwal Village

1 bedroomSAR 2,500.00about SAR 208 a monthSAR 1,500.00about SAR 125 a month

Thuwal Village is SAR 1,000 a year cheaper (40%).

2 bedroomsSAR 4,000.00about SAR 333 a monthSAR 2,500.00about SAR 208 a month

Thuwal Village is SAR 1,500 a year cheaper (38%).

3 bedroomsSAR 6,000.00about SAR 500 a monthSAR 4,000.00about SAR 333 a month

Thuwal Village is SAR 2,000 a year cheaper (33%).

Both: Beach access

Only KAUST Campus: University, International, Expat friendly, Modern facilities, Family friendly

Only Thuwal Village: Traditional, Affordable, Coastal, Local markets

World-class university campus with modern housing and international community

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Traditional coastal village with affordable housing near KAUST

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