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Royal Commission vs Al Salam

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

The centers of Royal Commission and Al Salam are about 23.9 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Royal CommissionAl Salam
1 bedroomSAR 45,000.00about SAR 3,750 a monthSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a month

Al Salam is SAR 17,000 a year cheaper (38%).

2 bedroomsSAR 65,000.00about SAR 5,417 a monthSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a month

Al Salam is SAR 25,000 a year cheaper (38%).

3 bedroomsSAR 85,000.00about SAR 7,083 a monthSAR 55,000.00about SAR 4,583 a month

Al Salam is SAR 30,000 a year cheaper (35%).

Known for

Only Royal Commission: Expat friendly, Modern, Family friendly, Planned community, Premium

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

Royal Commission

Premier planned community for expat professionals

Pros and cons

  • World-class infrastructure and planning
  • Excellent security and safety
  • International schools and facilities
  • Strong expat community
  • Well-maintained parks and green spaces
  • Close to major employers
  • Modern shopping and dining
  • Premium rental prices
  • Limited availability
  • Can feel isolated from local culture
  • Competitive housing market

What residents say

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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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