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Al Salam vs Yanbu Industrial City

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

The centers of Al Salam and Yanbu Industrial City are about 30.9 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Al SalamYanbu Industrial City
1 bedroomSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a monthSAR 35,000.00about SAR 2,917 a month

Yanbu Industrial City is SAR 7,000 a year more (25%).

2 bedroomsSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a monthSAR 50,000.00about SAR 4,167 a month

Yanbu Industrial City is SAR 10,000 a year more (25%).

3 bedroomsSAR 55,000.00about SAR 4,583 a monthSAR 70,000.00about SAR 5,833 a month

Yanbu Industrial City is SAR 15,000 a year more (27%).

Known for

Only Al Salam: Residential, Central, Mixed community, Affordable, Developing

Only Yanbu Industrial City: Industrial, Compounds, Corporate, Secure, Work proximity

Al Salam

Balanced residential area with mixed community

Pros and cons

  • Reasonable rental prices
  • Good mix of Saudi and expat residents
  • Central location
  • Growing amenities
  • Good schools nearby
  • Shopping and dining options
  • Traffic during rush hours
  • Mixed building quality
  • Limited green spaces
  • Noise from main roads

What residents say

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Yanbu Industrial City

Industrial hub with company residential compounds

Pros and cons

  • Very short commute to work
  • Company-subsidized housing available
  • Excellent compound amenities
  • Strong professional community
  • 24/7 security
  • Modern facilities
  • Industrial surroundings
  • Limited dining and entertainment
  • Less family-oriented
  • Distance from old town
  • Can feel corporate

What residents say

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