How comfortable is USD 5000/mth before bonuses?

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Member since 24 August 2017

michsamMember24 August 2017 02:14:02

Hi

I received a job offer for USD 5000/month excluding bonuses.
how comfortable is this?
How much will I be saving if I live somewhere convenient to work in DIFC?

thank you

ExpatoDubai Member

Member since 22 August 2017

ExpatoDubaiMember24 August 2017 05:15:05

hello your saving will depend upon what kind of lifestyle you want to live. Living near DIFC is quite expensive so we assume you will pay around 4000 aed a month plus another 5000 as other expenses which includes your food, traveling, entertaintment so you will save around 7000-8000 aed a month.

Midnight-Sam Contributor

Member since 23 February 2014

Midnight-SamContributor24 August 2017 06:10:21

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its a decent salary for a single person. now rents are getting cheaper, you will be fine.

michsam Member

Member since 24 August 2017

michsamMember24 August 2017 07:36:14

Thank you for your responses.
Which are recommended places to stay so that I can commute to DIFC within 45 mins?

Midnight-Sam Contributor

Member since 23 February 2014

Midnight-SamContributor24 August 2017 08:02:59

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difc is near to metro station, so living near to any metro station will be ok, jumeriah lakes towers is also ok, you can arrive within 45 mins. its comfortable to live there. other places but little crowded such as al barsha near sharaf dg metro station, is a little cheaper in the rent. and get you to difc by metro within 30 mins

if you have a car or your own ride i suggest you consider somewhere in the south part of dubai, like Marina, JVC, JVT, or green community. is alot calm there.

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