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indianrockerMember07 May 2013 07:28:58

Hi,

I am a corporate lawyer based out of New Delhi, India. I am planning to explore opportunities in Muscat and require some salary advice. For a professional with 8 years experience, what do you reckon should be a good salary with saving potential? Please consider the following while answering.

I have a good standard of living in Delhi (I'd say upper middle class) and intend to maintain that. I also like to indulge in food, clothes etc. once in a while.

I plan to take up a 2bhk apartment at a decent neighbourhood. Is fully furnished accomodation available?What should be the monthly rental?

I plan to get a car (any ideas on how to go about that and the cost?).

I will be shifting with my wife, just the two of us.

Obviously there would be other fixed expenses for an expat living in Muscat. Can anyone give an idea of these?

What should I negotiate with the employer to put on the table?

If any specific salary advice related to my profession is forthcoming, that would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Cheers

IR

AurélieViP07 May 2013 13:13:12

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Hello IR.

Welcome to Expat.com!

In meantime, do not hesitate to browse the threads on the Muscat forum.

Thank you,
Aurélie

srinirajanGuest07 May 2013 21:52:21

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You would need an all inclusive salary of 2500 rials for a basic upper middle class life. U wild need tTo update and brush up latest corporate laws in middle east, may be a bit different from Indian laws like retrospective tax laws etc. do u have a top of the line Law University stamp on you ? It matters.

indianrockerMember08 May 2013 07:06:02

Thanks for your reply, Srini. I have graduated from a reputed Indian university. I realise that the laws would be very different in the Middle East, however, I also understand that most companies/law firms are willing to take on foreign attorneys and permit them to learn on the job.

Would you be able to give me an idea of the housing, car, other expenditure as described in my earlier message. Also, under Omani labor laws, what are the benefits that an employer is required to provide an employee?

Much appreciated

IR

montoya23Member08 May 2013 08:42:27

Now I'm in the same level with you and also searching about cost of living in sohar.ı get job opportunity and the offer me 2500 omr per month.Im mechanical engineer and working for 8 years.you can compare that.please keep in touch ıf you more learn info about city sohar share with special message.

AurélieViP09 May 2013 05:09:20

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Hello montoya23 -> To note that you are on the Muscat forum. Here is the Sohar forum where you can start a new thread with your questions.

Thank you,
Aurélie

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