Yanbu Al Bahr vs Al Salam
Side by side: average rent, what each area is known for, and what residents say.
The centers of Yanbu Al Bahr and Al Salam are about 8.4 km apart.
Average rent (yearly)
Yanbu Al BahrAl Salam
1 bedroomSAR 22,000.00about SAR 1,833 a monthSAR 28,000.00about SAR 2,333 a month
Al Salam is SAR 6,000 a year more (27%).
2 bedroomsSAR 32,000.00about SAR 2,667 a monthSAR 40,000.00about SAR 3,333 a month
Al Salam is SAR 8,000 a year more (25%).
3 bedroomsSAR 45,000.00about SAR 3,750 a monthSAR 55,000.00about SAR 4,583 a month
Al Salam is SAR 10,000 a year more (22%).
Known for
Both: Affordable
Only Yanbu Al Bahr: Historic, Waterfront, Local, Coastal, Traditional
Only Al Salam: Residential, Central, Mixed community, Developing
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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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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