living in makkah or maddinah

Member since 07 May 2011

umeyahyaMember07 May 2011 12:13:41

salam,we are planning to move to saudiarabia聽 from pakistan,but we are a bit confussed weather to go to makkah or madinnah.we have to deciede between these two only.can u help us in making our decision.
which city has better option of schooling.
what will be the yearly rent of three bed appartment?
which one is cheaper?
what can be a monthly budjet in living with family.

SaudiUK Serial expat

Member since 17 March 2010

SaudiUKSerial expat07 May 2011 13:16:59

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Salaams

Makkah is the more expensive city of the two.
The weather is significantly warmer in Makkah than Madina.
Makkah can at times be very crowded.
Despite all the above you will be closer to the Kaaba.

Madina is much more pleasant and peaceful city.
It is significantly cheaper than Makkah (50% difference in rental prices)
It does not have as many hills as Makkah.

Schooling for expats (non-Saudis) is limited in both cities.
The bigger cities Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar/Dammam is where most expats with families reside and hence international schools are ample.

Living costs really depend on standards and luxuries, to live comfortably (as a family) you will need SR 5,000 per month excluding rent.

Anything else please ask.

arabianprince Guest

arabianprinceGuest07 May 2011 13:46:23

@ SaudiUK

I agree with you.

arabianprince Guest

arabianprinceGuest07 May 2011 14:20:42

first priority to live in kingdom city is Riyadh,
Average rent for good apartment ranges between sar 30000 to sar 36000 per year.
Good Schools for expatriates in this city,
Monthly Income should be bw sar 30000 to max.