Is 19K aed+ accomodation a good deal?

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ProfessorSnapeMember04 March 2013 11:43:08

Hello friends,
I've just received an offer of 19k AED + accomodation from a firm in dubai. I am a bachelor and dont drink/smoke/party much. I lead a pretty normal lifestyle. What would be my average monthly expenses for utilities? Will i be able to save some money at the end of the month in this salary package??

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AurélieViP05 March 2013 06:13:54

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Hello ProfessorSnape.

Welcome to Expat.com!

Do not hesitate to read the other threads on Cost of living in Dubai.

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Aurélie

baskarkandula Active member

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baskarkandulaActive member05 March 2013 11:02:45

Good Offer

ProfessorSnape Member

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ProfessorSnapeMember07 March 2013 12:41:22

Thank you, Could you tell what could be the average expenses for moderately decent lifestyle sans drink/smoking/partying/excessive shopping?

t.unit Active member

Member since 24 August 2012

t.unitActive member07 March 2013 18:56:08

Thats an excellent offer.

here are some prices.

getting a work shirt ironed 1 aed
burger king meal 25 aed
kentucky meal 20 aed
rent a car 2000 aed (small car like toyota yards)
gas per week (went to work and came back home five days a week) 70-100aed
100 if you have a jeep liberty
70 if you have a ford focus
(where ever you lived in dubai- distances are far but some how it adds up this way if its only from home to work 5 days a week
cinema about 35aed
ice skate rink about 20 aed

pants at massimo dutti about 300-200
shirts at massimo dutti about 300-200
zara would be 100 less for each
starbuch frapochino 25 aed

super market (i could be wrong about market)
portions for one person
meat about 20
chicken about 20
shampoo about 20
conditioner about 20
soap cant remember
pepsi about 5
rice about 20
you wouldnt need anything else from their

gas tube for the kitchen 175aed
internet per month about up to 300 --dont get those stupid 3G sticks they dont work EVERYWHERE its a risk. when you first ask they say yes yes then your stuck with it for 3 months then you CAN cancel ON ONE SPECIFIC DATE.

you would probably spend 5k a month if you led a life without trying too hard not to spend a penny. be sure to ask if you have anythin on mind.

ProfessorSnape Member

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ProfessorSnapeMember09 March 2013 03:30:53

Thank you T unit. Your post was extremely useful

mjrv ViP

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mjrvViP13 March 2013 10:26:08

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Your expenses will be below 10K, depending on accommodation you select.

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