AED 80,000 per month (All Inclusive) ... Family of 4 moving from UK!

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Member since 14 August 2017

ERDOCMember18 August 2017 22:58:11

Hi,

I have an offer of AED 80,000 per month all inclusive package. We are a family of 4 , including two kids 6 & 11. Employer will pay whole lump sum of 80k per month hence need to get accomodation, education, flighs etc by ourselves. On top of the salary is health insurance for whole famiy, mobilisation tickets only and end of job benefits.

Is 80k per month all inclusie enough to live a good and comfortable life in AD and save some £££?

My calculations are:

Accomodation: 240,000 per year for a villa (3-4 bed) = 20,000 per month
Education: 60,000 per child per year = 10,000 per month for 2 kids
Living expenses (bills, groceries, food, transport) = 10,000 per month (enough?)

Total expense approx 40k per month.
Saving of around 40k per month = £8,500 per month (more than the net salary per month in Uk)

Sound a good deal but appreciate if experts can shed some light and i case i am missing any major point/issue?

Thanks.

awaisealvi18 New member

Member since 18 August 2017

awaisealvi18New member19 August 2017 01:52:28

If your saving 40k dhs per month that's a really good salary. In general a decent spending family of five spends about 3-7k dhs on electricity bills and monthly expenses.

It costs us 3500dhs for a family of 5. And a comfortable living.

Midnight-Sam Contributor

Member since 23 February 2014

Midnight-SamContributor20 August 2017 05:32:22

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Its a good offer, I suggest you to take it.
expect most monthly expenses to be lower than this.

awaisealvi18 New member

Member since 18 August 2017

awaisealvi18New member21 August 2017 01:26:43

Yeah I agree. It's a great offer. But you can save more money depending on a few decisions such as a 3 bedroom apartment rather than a villa which will save you alot and still accommodate your requirements

awaisealvi18 New member

Member since 18 August 2017

awaisealvi18New member21 August 2017 01:28:19

It's a great offer. But you can save more money depending on a few decisions such as a 3 bedroom apartment rather than a villa which will save you alot and still fulfill your requirements

nebz24688 Member

Member since 05 October 2016

nebz24688Member21 August 2017 12:48:07

Also consider your car/car expenses, weekend expenses (entertainment), etc. They will likely eat up a considerable portion of your 40k projected savings.

awaisealvi18 New member

Member since 18 August 2017

awaisealvi18New member21 August 2017 14:07:23

thats true , even with the added transportation expenses, and other leisure costs. he will still have a considerable amount in his monthly savings. and just is savings in general is more than what he is currently earning.

Shero71 Member

Member since 17 August 2017

Shero71Member22 August 2017 10:16:50

Goog salary go ahead and good luck

janetinabudhabi New member

Member since 09 September 2017

janetinabudhabiNew member11 September 2017 15:52:17

you should be find however, your calculation for school is probably low if you want UK school

janetinabudhabi New member

Member since 09 September 2017

janetinabudhabiNew member11 September 2017 15:53:03

#10

Once you pass probation you should buy a home in Al Reef or similar rather than renting.

Lerienvz Member

Member since 09 October 2017

LerienvzMember21 October 2017 07:28:59

#11

Did you took up the offer? We are in the same boat, would like to know if you and your family can cope with living cost and most importantly keeping money for savings

janetinabudhabi New member

Member since 09 September 2017

janetinabudhabiNew member21 October 2017 07:33:24

#12

Living costs are extremely high here. For a family you are looking at approx. 20000 rent per month. School costs approx. 70k per year per child in a good school.

janetinabudhabi New member

Member since 09 September 2017

janetinabudhabiNew member04 November 2017 12:38:40

#13

I have lived here 18 years and this formula has worked for us.

GPUK Member

Member since 05 December 2017

GPUKMember05 December 2017 22:05:19

#14

Hi ERDOC,

Did you end up taking the position?

I'm a locum GP in the UK, just came across this website. Wondering what the market is like for GP's from the UK to work in UAE and what type of packages are on offer. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

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