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Sunset Heights vs Yanbu Al Bahr

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

The centers of Sunset Heights and Yanbu Al Bahr are about 0 km apart.

Average rent (yearly)

Sunset HeightsYanbu Al Bahr
1 bedroomSAR 46,000.00about SAR 3,833 a monthSAR 22,000.00about SAR 1,833 a month

Yanbu Al Bahr is SAR 24,000 a year cheaper (52%).

2 bedroomsSAR 65,000.00about SAR 5,417 a monthSAR 32,000.00about SAR 2,667 a month

Yanbu Al Bahr is SAR 33,000 a year cheaper (51%).

3 bedroomsSAR 88,000.00about SAR 7,333 a monthSAR 45,000.00about SAR 3,750 a month

Yanbu Al Bahr is SAR 43,000 a year cheaper (49%).

Known for

Only Sunset Heights: Premium, Hillside, Sea view, Luxury, Scenic, Upscale

Only Yanbu Al Bahr: Historic, Waterfront, Affordable, Local, Coastal, Traditional

Sunset Heights

Premium hillside community with spectacular Red Sea sunset views and luxury living

Pros and cons

  • Spectacular Red Sea and sunset views
  • Elevated position with cooling breezes
  • Premium modern housing with luxury finishes
  • Beautiful landscaping and hillside setting
  • Excellent security and privacy
  • Upscale community facilities
  • Prestigious residential address
  • Natural cooling from elevation
  • Premium rental prices for view properties
  • Hillside driving can be challenging
  • Distance from shopping and dining
  • Limited commercial amenities within neighborhood
  • Longer commutes to industrial employers
  • International schools require driving
  • Can feel isolated from city center
  • Higher overall living costs

What residents say

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Yanbu Al Bahr

Historic waterfront with local character and culture

Pros and cons

  • Affordable housing options
  • Authentic local experience
  • Beautiful Red Sea coastline
  • Historic sites and souks
  • Diverse community
  • Fresh seafood markets
  • Good diving and water sports access
  • Older building infrastructure
  • Limited western amenities
  • Can be crowded
  • Distance from industrial employers
  • Less modern facilities

What residents say

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