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Last activity 02 April 2014 by Zeesham

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riazquadrisyed

Hello,

i am currently staying in abu dhabi, and recently got an offer from a private company how much package is enough for a standard living with some savings around the corner. how much will i get a 2bhk apartment, school fees, expenses on food and some family outings & any other expenses which i might have missed. please your valuable advice is needed. waiting for some quick replies.

thanks & best regards,
rqs

live.ali

Housing: 20-30K pa 2Bed
Util(incl internet) + Groc = 300+1500
Outing = There are less opportunities to spend than in AbuD or DXB

live.ali

Hi ,

a 2bhk apartment ranges from 20K to 35K , if you go one class higher then it starts from 45K till 100K or more

schools again depends but in indian school , it will be about 10K to 20k a year.

Groccery prices are same as UAE , electricity and internet is much cheaper than UAE.

regarding outing , U cant spend much as there is not much to do for example cinema etc

once u get iqama and multiple exit reentry then staying in Khobar is an advantage , bcuz you can visit bahrain on weekends and watch movie or shop in better malls

hope this helps

riazquadrisyed

thanks for the info live ali.

so will it be a good package to start living in Saudi ? keep in mind i will be staying with family (wife+2 children) and please do you have any info about schools ?

riazquadrisyed

Thanks for the reply, hamza ali

I hope it helps but you mean is it OK to accept the offer which mentioned before and i can save money right, i am not into watching movies in theaters so that thing can be ruined out.

live.ali

well regarding the package , you are the best person to decide as i dont know your profession , your current package but in summary compare to uae , you can save more in saudi

riazquadrisyed wrote:

Thanks for the reply, hamza ali

I hope it helps but you mean is it OK to accept the offer which mentioned before and i can save money right, i am not into watching movies in theaters so that thing can be ruined out.

Zeesham

In short, If you are getting more than what u are getting in AD, you will feel more comfortable.
I was in AD before; schools,  grocery, traffic, shopping rent all are much cheaper thn AD ...

riazquadrisyed

Thanks Zeesham. Basically it can be almost similar package i can say. Ya the rents here are just booming high.

Zeesham

If its same, then my advise is not to move.

and in case you want to move then make sure that you have the cancelled stamp on the AD's visa.

Rest, up to you.

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