Abu Dhabi Offer Advice Needed

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Member since 19 June 2014

mglubyMember19 June 2014 17:34:37

I've been given an offer to move the Abu Dhabi and I need to know if the following package is a good enough one to accept or if I would be struggling to live there on the money offered.

Basic Salary: AED 11,050
Housing Allowance: AED 6,667 (Abu Dhabi only)
Transport: AED 1,300
Total: AED 19,017

I'm a single guy with no family.

Your responses will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
mat

sevda11 Serial expat

Member since 04 November 2012

sevda11Serial expat19 June 2014 17:40:45

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how about insurance ?
remember Insurance is very important!

mgluby Member

Member since 19 June 2014

mglubyMember19 June 2014 17:54:19

full Medical and health is provided as well

sevda11 Serial expat

Member since 04 November 2012

sevda11Serial expat19 June 2014 18:30:34

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I think it depending on your lifestyle and how much you are looking to save.
But take a look at the Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi for more information.
I think Its not a bad salary...

good luck

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mgluby Member

Member since 19 June 2014

mglubyMember19 June 2014 18:35:56

I suppose lifestyle wise I'd like to live in a half decent place, be able to have a night out once a week and not be completely broke by the end of the month living paycheck to paycheck.

Saving money would be good but not looking to save a lot in the first year. Im hoping I can carve out more money whilst i'm there.

I have been checking cost of living websites and it looks like the biggest cost would be rent.

I'll keep researching.

Thanks Sevda

sevda11 Serial expat

Member since 04 November 2012

sevda11Serial expat19 June 2014 18:48:31

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Your welcome

You will have good experience and good time in Abu Dhabi..

I wish you best luck

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert20 June 2014 01:49:33

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Try this website to give you an idea for cost of living www.numbeo.com

mgluby Member

Member since 19 June 2014

mglubyMember20 June 2014 05:19:50

thanks stumpy. This helps quite a bit.

mgluby Member

Member since 19 June 2014

mglubyMember29 November 2014 08:15:22

Anyone who has recently moved to the UAE from England who can advise if 19k AED a month is enough to live on?

Im a single guy so I don't need to support family ect.

Any help would be great.

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