Thuwal Village vs KAUST Campus

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

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

Average rent (yearly)

Thuwal VillageKAUST Campus

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

KAUST Campus is SAR 1,000 a year more (67%).

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

KAUST Campus is SAR 1,500 a year more (60%).

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

KAUST Campus is SAR 2,000 a year more (50%).

Both: Beach access

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

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

Traditional coastal village with affordable housing near KAUST

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World-class university campus with modern housing and international community

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