An Expat Talks about Living in Yanbu is a coastal city located on the Red Sea with a population of around 200,000 people. It is located about 250 km from the major city of Jeddah. Public transportation is available in the form of buses and taxis. The climate is hot and dry with temperatures ranging from 25-45 degrees Celsius. There are several international schools in the city. The cost of living is relatively low with prices in local currency, Euros and USD being quite affordable. Yanbu is not particularly touristy in the summer, but there are some attractions such as the Yanbu National Park and the Yanbu Corniche. Yearly rental properties are available, with a 2 bedroom near the water costing around SAR 10,000 (€2,500, $2,800) and a 3 bedroom costing around SAR 15,000 (€3,750, $4,200). The nightlife in Yanbu is quite limited, with a few bars and restaurants such as the Al-Habib Restaurant, which serves traditional Saudi cuisine, and the Al-Muhaidib Restaurant, which serves international cuisine. For grocery shopping, there are several big chain stores such as Carrefour and smaller stores such as Al-Habib Supermarket. People enjoy living in Yanbu due to its proximity to the Red Sea, its low cost of living, and its friendly locals., Saudi Arabia

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Yanbu is a coastal city located on the Red Sea with a population of around 200,000 people. It is located about 250 km from the major city of Jeddah. Public transportation is available in the form of buses and taxis. The climate is hot and dry with temperatures ranging from 25-45 degrees Celsius. There are several international schools in the city. The cost of living is relatively low with prices in local currency, Euros and USD being quite affordable. Yanbu is not particularly touristy in the summer, but there are some attractions such as the Yanbu National Park and the Yanbu Corniche. Yearly rental properties are available, with a 2 bedroom near the water costing around SAR 10,000 (€2,500, $2,800) and a 3 bedroom costing around SAR 15,000 (€3,750, $4,200). The nightlife in Yanbu is quite limited, with a few bars and restaurants such as the Al-Habib Restaurant, which serves traditional Saudi cuisine, and the Al-Muhaidib Restaurant, which serves international cuisine. For grocery shopping, there are several big chain stores such as Carrefour and smaller stores such as Al-Habib Supermarket. People enjoy living in Yanbu due to its proximity to the Red Sea, its low cost of living, and its friendly locals.