The pros and cons of living in a compound

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Member since 11 October 2017

canaria123Member11 October 2017 08:44:50

Hi
I am new to KSA looking for an accommodation in Khobar area preferably in a compound, I am single and I am not sure if that's a pro or a con.
any advice would be highly appreciated.
Thank you

desertlifestyle Serial expat

Member since 07 March 2012

desertlifestyleSerial expat11 October 2017 17:23:44

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Khobar is nice place to live .. compund life is fun with all western life style facilities ... compounds rents start from 70k to 120 k for 2 bed house ..

canaria123 Member

Member since 11 October 2017

canaria123Member12 October 2017 05:31:16

thank you for your reply, do I need to contact agencies or compounds admins. directly

Kaby VIP Member

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KabyVIP Member12 October 2017 05:57:59

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only con is the rent as its on a higher side, another con may b the distance from your work place.

desertlifestyle Serial expat

Member since 07 March 2012

desertlifestyleSerial expat13 October 2017 03:33:28

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Google the list of compund in khobar and then u can get there direct numbers ...its better to contact them personaly

Full Monty Serial expat

Member since 04 October 2013

Full MontySerial expat14 October 2017 05:55:34

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I find a compound life can be claustrophobic and expensive, but socially rewarding. Of course YMMV, depending on who your neighbours are.

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