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Vishwnathmanchala

Dear All,
I m an Indian. Recently I got an opportunity in Al-Khobar. Can anyone please help me by answering below questions:
-  How the people treat the expats.
-  Is there any harassment for expats?
-  What is the cost of leaving?
-  How much I can save in my salary(They offered me 19700 SAR per month)
-  Will they respect Women?
-  We are pure vegetarians, can I get vegetables at low cost?
-  What are the food restrictions in the month of Holy Ramzan festival?
-  Will the restaurants/hotels will be opened in the month of Ramzan?

Thanks in advance,
Vishweshwar

live.ali

-  How the people treat the expats.
They treat okay, unless you come with a predetermined mindset.
-  Is there any harassment for expats?
Nobody harasses no one...most importantly. Don't let anyone harass you.
-  What is the cost of leaving?
cost of living depends on your lifestyle... for a family avg min. 10 K
-  How much I can save in my salary(They offered me 19700 SAR per month)
whatever you don't spend
-  Will they respect Women?
Jeeezzz....
-  We are pure vegetarians, can I get vegetables at low cost?
Yes, veggies are widely available throughout the kingdom. Not everyone here eats camels.
-  What are the food restrictions in the month of Holy Ramzan festival?
You can eat all you want privately, muslim or non muslim.
-  Will the restaurants/hotels will be opened in the month of Ramzan?
Not during the hours or fasting...dawn till dusk.

Vishwnathmanchala

Thank you very much for your quick reply.

Few more questions:
- I am an Indian. Can I get an Indian community apartment in Jubail or Khobar?
- My company is located in Khobar and they are providing accommodation in Jubail. Which place is safe for Indians either Khobar or Jubail?
- In which place I can find more Indians?

Thanks in avance,
Vishwanath

live.ali

- I am an Indian. Can I get an Indian community apartment in Jubail or Khobar?
Try Sea View compound in Khobar, however the waiting list is long. I am not sure about Jubail.
- My company is located in Khobar and they are providing accommodation in Jubail. Which place is safe for Indians either Khobar or Jubail?
All places are safe for everyone.
- In which place I can find more Indians?
Anywhere you go here.

Vishwnathmanchala

Thank you very much. Please answer few more questions:
- What is the avg rent for a 1BHK flat in a good and safe apartment.
- I am relocating to Khobar/Jubail in the next month as July is Ramzan festival month. Can I get any veg andhra meals in any restaurant or hotel?

Thanks,
Vishwanath

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