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Expat housing costs rise
The article discusses the cooperative housing experience as an effective alternative to the high costs of housing for expatriate female students in Saudi Arabia. It presents a group model based on the union of parents to rent and furnish apartments or buildings collectively, which reduces expenses while ensuring safety and privacy. The cost of cooperative housing ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 Saudi Riyals annually, with furnishing costs between 2,000 and 4,000 Riyals paid as a one-time fee, while the furniture remains owned by the student. The initiative has been successful in cities like Riyadh and Al-Baha, and it is recommended to expand it to major cities such as Jeddah and Dammam. Benefits include features like security, transportation, and collective organization of services, which alleviate financial burdens on families and enhance security and communication services. The experience also draws on examples from previous initiatives, including a program in the United States, and is considered a practical solution to reduce accommodation expenses for female students, especially in large cities.
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