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disregardedknowledge · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 63

I have a job offer in Dhahran and was wondering how much it costs for a nice one or two bedroom furnished apartment. It doesn't have to be 'elegant' yet I don't want a hole in the wall.

What kind of an apartment will 2000 USD/month (7500 SAR) get me?

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Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

A decent one bedroomed furnished apartment in Khobar should cost around SR 2,000 - SR 2,500 a month. You'd be crazy to throw away $2000 a month on rent.

Mia Xanthi · Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:40 am Post subject:

You can get even better deals on rent if you are willing to drive from Dammam. Apartments are VERY cheap there, from what I have heard.

trapezius · Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:52 pm Post subject:

For SR. 4,000 to SR. 5,000 a month you can get a furnished 1-bedroom apartment in a nice compound which has all sorts of amenities such as minimarket, pools, tennis courts, restaurant, etc.

disregardedknowledge · Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 63

thanks to all for the answers. I wasn't sure how much housing was in Saudi. It sounds like around a third of my housing allowance could be left over each month. GOOD NEWS!!!

Mark100 · Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 441

You need to bear in my mind you usually have to pay at least three months up front.

I also reckon you are better off on a western compound as there are some amenities and social life to be had.

Others may disagree but i found living on a western compound made life much more enjoyable.

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

If the guys single why on earth does he want to live on a compound with a cafe and a shop when he can live in the center of town where there are hundreds of both?