Just arrived in Buraidah

Amobin · 2010-10-11T07:00:22+02:00

Get practical tips on taxi fares, renting flats, and cost of living in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia, perfect for families settling in.

Amobin Guest

AmobinGuest11 October 2010 05:00:22

Hi, Evereybody

I came to Buraidah about two weeks back, working for Qassim University. I am totaly flabbergasted by the taxi fares here.

Any tips on how to deal wit h the taxi drivers and house/ flat to rent would be very welcome.

What sould be average cost of living with a family of 2 kids.

Thanks in advance

musicman ViP

Member since 05 August 2009

musicman
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musicmanViP11 October 2010 06:14:13

3180

Buraidah must certainly be much cheaper than Riyadh for housing without a doubt.

Although I am unaware of the prevailing rates there its got to be within the SR 15-25K per annum for a 2-3 bedroomed bare bones apartment where you will have to furnish it from scratch including Aircon.

As for taxi fares they need to be negotiated upfront or you will get the skin ripped off your back.

I hailed a聽 taxi last afternoon from Faisaliah Tower to Al Aqariya Mall in Olaya, a distance of about 3 km and the Paki (Pattan) driver, when asked how much said, "SR 50 if you ask me but you are free to pay what you think is fair". I gave him SR 10.

m2ab New member

Member since 04 November 2010

m2abNew member04 November 2010 01:04:36

why dun u make arrangement for car pooling?
or if not..there are couple of expat S.Asian drivers out in Khubaib St. with whom u can negotiate for dropping u and picking u up on a month charge

javanroodi Member

Member since 02 August 2012

javanroodiMember02 August 2012 19:13:04

Hi, Evereybody

I am going to work for Qassim University in Buraidah . I am looking for information regarding the average cost of living with a family of 1 kids, flat to rent.

Thanks in advance

sauditalk New member

Member since 07 September 2012

sauditalkNew member15 September 2012 14:22:08

the most bad thing i hate here in Buraydah is the few number of taxis. look for transportation rates. Buraydah, is small town when you travel for farther point in Buraydah it wouldn't costs you more than 40 SR coz i know this town very well.

abhim Member

Member since 09 January 2013

abhimMember17 January 2013 11:23:27

Hi i m coming to Buraidah joining Qassim private colleges can anyone tell me about the salary of an assistant professor English in this college and how is the life and living cost in Buraidah..... abhim