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Member since 01 December 2011

purviankitNew member10 February 2013 08:49:33

I am new coming to Al-khobar.What is the mean by compound?
How its differ from other?
Is there any PETROFAC compound there.

desertlifestyle Serial expat

Member since 07 March 2012

desertlifestyleSerial expat12 February 2013 12:12:08

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compound mean a bounded(walled) living area where mostlly western ppl are living . compounds are different from rest of the living areas,,,,,,,,,,,,, yes it , is. because there u can have security fredom entertainment and social life ,, but usually compounds are much more expesive to live ,

purviankit New member

Member since 01 December 2011

purviankitNew member12 February 2013 12:16:08

Thanks for reply.
May i know how much difference between out side rent and staying in compound rent.Any idea..pls.

ahmadaq Serial expat

Member since 27 November 2012

ahmadaqSerial expat12 February 2013 12:27:27

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It depends on the city, living area, the compound itself and some other factors. But in general for an apartment its X4-X5 and for a villa its X3-X4

desertlifestyle Serial expat

Member since 07 March 2012

desertlifestyleSerial expat12 February 2013 17:49:49

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normal compound starts from 80,000 SAR/YER TO 250,000 SAR / YEAR... APRTMENT ... 25000/YER TO 70.000 N VILLA 50,000 TO 150000

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