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michaelpakenham

Hi!

I'm coming over alone and the employer pays accomodation, bills,  . So far so good - however I still need to eat drink taxi and smoke for a month. How much money would I need to bring over to get by on thé first month ? Thanks

ex_pa

where are you re-locating ?

michaelpakenham

ex_pa wrote:

where are you re-locating ?


Hi

Riyadh

Michael

ex_pa

meal 15 to 40 per meal
taxi 20=50 may increase depending on where your going
i dont smoke .

EastLondon

First month - you need maybe 500 riyals.
for food and taxi.

michaelpakenham

Thanks everyone

TheLegendLeads

1000 SAR will be more than enough.

Freshlikesushi

yeah id say 1k sar would suffice, but 1500 would be optimal.  you are going to want to get out and explore im sure

h.alnahdi

Wellcome To Riyadh

You need to have over 1500.SR
Incase of Any Emergency
i spend almost 80.SR for my Meals some times less sometimes more for standard resturents
On Taxi i spend 40.SR my work is near by.
i dont smoke But... these are my per day calculations

TheLegendLeads

20 cigs are for 9.5 SAR (most good brands) :) calculate as per comsumption.

michaelpakenham

Thanks everyone

ex_pa

michaelpakenham wrote:

Thanks everyone


we are here to help ! one for all and all for one .


^^^^^^ lol or your welcome might do

Bruckner

IMO you will need at least 1500-2000 SR. Meals will cost you at least 30-40 SR per day. 1 pack of ciggs / day + meals + small chips and drinks + taxi will take you up to about 2000 SR/month. It mostly depends on the habits but with 2000 you're safe.

ghanshyampdave

Smoking is banned in public places. You can carry less now :D

michaelpakenham

ghanshyampdave wrote:

Smoking is banned in public places. You can carry less now :D


I have always been a closet smoker anyway ;-)

surayya

:x

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