Al Sharm vs Yanbu Industrial City
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Al Sharm and Yanbu Industrial City are about 22.7 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Al SharmYanbu Industrial City
1 bedroomSAR 38,000.00about SAR 3,167 a monthSAR 35,000.00about SAR 2,917 a month
Yanbu Industrial City is SAR 3,000 a year cheaper (8%).
2 bedroomsSAR 54,000.00about SAR 4,500 a monthSAR 50,000.00about SAR 4,167 a month
Yanbu Industrial City is SAR 4,000 a year cheaper (7%).
3 bedroomsSAR 72,000.00about SAR 6,000 a monthSAR 70,000.00about SAR 5,833 a month
Yanbu Industrial City is SAR 2,000 a year cheaper (3%).
Known for
Only Al Sharm: Coastal, Beach access, Water sports, Sea view, Modern, Expat popular
Only Yanbu Industrial City: Industrial, Compounds, Corporate, Secure, Work proximity
Al Sharm
Coastal area with Red Sea views and beach lifestyle
Pros and cons
- Beautiful Red Sea coastline and beach access
- Excellent diving and water sports opportunities
- Modern waterfront apartments and villas
- Relaxed, resort-style atmosphere
- Sea views from many properties
- Growing expat water sports community
- Fresh seafood restaurants nearby
- Away from industrial areas
- Longer commute to industrial employers
- Higher rental prices for sea-view properties
- Limited shopping and entertainment
- Distance from international schools
- Can be humid near the coast
- Some areas still under development
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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