@ optimus22
Filipino expat in Saudi Arabia
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Filipino
Lives in Khobar
Speaks English
Registration: 31 August 2014
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Top 5 tips to live in Saudi Arabia by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Saudi Arabia. What recommendations would ...
1. know what is the difference between 'leave out' and 'accommodated' 2. love veggies 3. no matter how low prices of goods could be, if you don't need it, don't buy it 4. handle streets defensively 5. dehydrate Read More
BDO Online Account is locked by optimus22
I'm currently living in Khobar unfortunately my online banking account was locked (BDO Unibank, Philippines) due to 3 times wrong password input. Does anybody here experience the same kind of situation and knows how to deal with this? I want to ...
I remember I called the call center 8008630011 to reset my password. You need to use landline to make the call. Otherwise, you will be charge if you call via mobile. They will ask some security questions pertaining to your account before they ... Read More
BDO Online Account is locked
I'm currently living in Khobar unfortunately my online banking account was locked (BDO Unibank, Philippines) due to 3 times wrong password input. Does anybody here experience the same kind of situation and knows how to deal with this? I want to ... Read More
Studio / 01 Bed apartment in Khobar Saudi Arabia (GOT JOB OFFER) by hammadsiddiqui2000
Hi I need your opinion/guidance on the job offer i have got. I have been offered Warehouse Manager position on SAR 5000/- PM (Basic Salary) with the following terms. 1. Accommodation (1 person in one Room) /Transportation will be provided by the ...
5k SAR as basic is good enough only for bachelors.. that is awfully too low if you will bring your wife (not to mention that you have kids).. Internet - 450 per 3 months TV - LED tv costs 1k+ SAR buy second hand for cheaper options Land line Phone ... Read More
Salary in Al Khober by rkm
Hi everybody. I am new on this forum and I have joined to know more about Al Khober. I am in EPC business. I am getting an offer from Al Khober company. I am having 18 yr experience and will be joining as Project Manager. What is is the right ...
Optimus22- that's a very old thread, 5+ years old !!I just feel like 'somebody has to answer the question', besides im not busy anywayNobody has to answer your question. You may not be busy but other people are. And you are posting on ... Read More
Salary in Al Khober by rkm
Hi everybody. I am new on this forum and I have joined to know more about Al Khober. I am in EPC business. I am getting an offer from Al Khober company. I am having 18 yr experience and will be joining as Project Manager. What is is the right ...
Optimus22- that's a very old thread, 5+ years old !!I just feel like 'somebody has to answer the question', besides im not busy anyway Read More
Feedback on Al-falak under Saudi Aramco by optimus22
I was contacted by Al falak, under Saudi Aramco.. The career is promising and very exciting...but right now I'm in the stage of waiting for the offer letter (passed all the interviews and exams), I'm a bachelor. The position being offered is ...
Ok now that am finally here let me answer my own question, al falak will just guide you to your work after you're arival, they will process all paper works needed so that you can start your job asap. they will not house you in the compound you ... Read More
Salary in Al Khober by rkm
Hi everybody. I am new on this forum and I have joined to know more about Al Khober. I am in EPC business. I am getting an offer from Al Khober company. I am having 18 yr experience and will be joining as Project Manager. What is is the right ...
It depends what is EPC? do you have an idea about your job description? Read More
Life in Al Khobar_KSA by Jimie
Dear All I am Indian Chartered Accountant and getting a job there in Al Khobar. Would you please let me know what will be my monthly expenses. I am bachelor and dont drink. Also, how difficult it would be to adapt with the climate there as I learn ...
housing will be your biggest expense, and the hardest thing to get if you are a bachelor. See if your employer will handle that for you, because it will make your life that much easier. food- 2000- 3000 SAR (If you buy and cook your own food you ... Read More
How good is 300 to 450 SR per month
Im curious how good is 300 to 450 rent per month of housing in Khobar. Is this fully furnished and not bad or just like living in the slums? Please describe in detail if possible. Read More
cost of living in khobar. by rdsindia
Sir/Mam, i have been offered a job in al khobar with a basic salary of 2700 sar+300 sar(fooding)+transport+accomodation. i wanted to know will this money be enough for living in khobar.how is the accomodation provided to expats. will i have to pay ...
Food will cost you at least (in a minimum) 10 SAR a day Drinking water will cost you 8 SAR per 3 days If you're company will not provide you a house or accommodation but provides you cash instead, then it takes 350-400 SAR for room sharing per ... Read More
Looking for a Batchelors Pad for 4 Filipinos by soul_crafter316
I have been in KSA for 2 months at least and I am looking for a flat near my new work place, at the corner of King Fahd Road 605 and Khaled Ibn Al Walid St. If anyone knows of a place, our company is willing to pay for it. Thanks all.
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Basic Salary by optimus22
I have an offer of 4000 SAR as my basic salary.. (I have additional allowances for accomodation) but is this enough? I'll be working in saudi aramco and planning to find a place to stay in khobar. I am a Filipino and will work there as I.T. ...
For an IT professional working especially in Saudi Aramco, I think 4K for the basic salary isn't fair. Housing allowance here is generally 25% of the basic salary, and transportation allowance is around 10 to 15% of the basic salary, depending ... Read More
Moving to al-khobar by shahid_id
Hi everyone, I have just got a job offer in al-khobar with the salary of 4500 SR + Bachelor accommodation +Transportation + medical insurance + one month paid vacation ,i just wanted to know is this salary enough to live in al-khobar? And also i ...
Its OK. If you are satisfied with the package.Hi, Can I ask how much do you think can he earn as net with this kind of pay? Read More
Moving to al-khobar by shahid_id
Hi everyone, I have just got a job offer in al-khobar with the salary of 4500 SR + Bachelor accommodation +Transportation + medical insurance + one month paid vacation ,i just wanted to know is this salary enough to live in al-khobar? And also i ...
Hi, can I ask how much do you think can he earn as net for that kind of pay? Read More