Salary and Cost of living in Saudi Arabia

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Denise 46 Member

Member since 18 November 2010

Denise 46Member18 November 2010 04:18:22

Hi can you tell me whats it like to work and live in S/A

Christine ViP

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ChristineViP18 November 2010 09:00:07

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Hi Denise 46, welcome to Expat-blog!

There are already some threads about cost of living in Saudi Arabia.

Here are some links of the discussions:
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=5209 https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=14919 https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16463

Good luck
Christine

mukesh.rfc New member

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mukesh.rfcNew member18 November 2010 09:13:29

hi chritine

how long you have been in Jeddah. i'm about to accept a job offer to work in jeddah. R u from jeddah itself or which part of the globe. let me know how is it for working professionals from India. is it nice to be in jeddah

Christine ViP

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ChristineViP18 November 2010 10:15:08

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Hi mukesh.rfc,

I have never been in Jeddah. I am from Mauritius island.
You should post your questions on the Jeddah forum for better visiblity.

Thank you and I wish you good luck
Christine

Gisso Member

Member since 10 July 2010

GissoMember20 November 2010 11:08:02

Hi,

It is actually ok in KSA.
I have been here a couple of years,and have not found it terribly difficult, however for a woman - if on her own - it can be quite restrictive.
The cost of living is very reasonable, although the cost of renting a home is fairly expensive.

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