Request Advice on Salary and cost of Living

Last activity 09 May 2017 by Mossyani

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Senthil2015New member03 May 2017 15:49:26

Dear All

I Have received an offer from a company based in Jeddah as Sales Engineer. They are providing me SAR 6000 + Accommodation + Transportation. Request you to provide your views. I am from India

1) How much will be the saving potential?, I will be a bachelor with modest life style.
2) How much will Indian Monthly food cost in a Mess?
3) How much will unlimited internet cost per month?. I will be using internet to watch movies and skype to home back
4) How much will i spend if i call home from mobile on a daily basis for around 10 minutes. I heard ISD is very costly
5) How much will utilities cost on an average? Electricity and water?
6) How much will it cost to get driving licence - average cost would suffice.

More over company is giving me 1 year contract (Mechanical Technician visa). Is that ok? Can i search for new job after the contract period.

Thanks in advance. Would appreciate any information from your end.

rareshineSerial expat05 May 2017 10:17:25

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i'm pretty sure you can cover all your monthly expenses for about 1500 to 2k. you should be able to save 4000 if u dont go out too much and splurge on restaurants, spas etc

amirshkContributor05 May 2017 10:42:42

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I agree with rareshine. If u live in shared accomodation n ask ur company to give u accomodation allownce then u may save more.

Hani_AANew member07 May 2017 14:35:44

SR 2K is enough if you share home with another one

MossyaniMember09 May 2017 02:21:24

Firstly 2k will cover your monthly expenses.
And you can check salary expert website for better negotiating regarding your job offer.
Sharing a flat with someone will be a good decision as well.

Good luck

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