single female need to know about housing/living expenses

• i am in the negotiation stage of my working contract - they are offering 1 month free rent plus a moving bonus - but only 10% on what i currently earn - which according to my research on housing leaves me short to even pay the rent for a year.
  any advise would be highly appreciated - trying to make an educated decision about moving.......

  21 Feb 2007, 11:24 n.haueis

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• Rent

  Hi..rent in dubai is very expensive..what salary are they offering you? let me know and i'll advise if you can afford rent.

  Sam, Dubai 25 Mar 2007, 05:51 - Report

• Hi Sam

  Sam i need to know hows the life in dubai in 1800 - 2000 usd , i am from india and getting job from one duabai software company.

  atul 26 Mar 2007, 04:23 - Report

• rent

  i ve moved to dubai and theyve offered me a contract but the houses i ve found are tooo expensuve

  hhh 09 Apr 2007, 11:53 - Report

• rent

  Rental in Dubai is very expensive, min 85k per year for a 1 bed apt, plus u will need to furnish it. you will definately need a car as the public transport isnt very good at mo. there is a metro rail in constuction but is way off completion.
  
  you will need a good salary to come over here and you should negotiate flight and medical.
  
  

  feefee 22 Apr 2007, 12:00 - Report

• TRYING TO SETTLE IN DUBAI

  Iam totally confussed, as iam planning to settle in Dubai. I do not have any job. Lost my career. Have a family. Pl. suggest.

  vijay sharma 31 May 2007, 08:03 - Report

• Dubai Accomodation is Expensive and salaries are less. (To all Indians)

  Hey guys, Everything is cheap in Dubai accept accomodation. If anyone coming Dubai than they should have atleast 9000/- to have good life with your family here.
  
  

  Erric 04 Jun 2007, 01:30 - Report

• is it worth it?

  if a single female offered aed8000 is it worth to work at DUBAI?please advise also in the security scope.pls..thanks..

  jaazy 14 Jun 2007, 08:23 - Report

• room rent

  hi
  in dubai rent for flat deferent prizes,u have to choose how u want live,sigle room minimum 3000,dhs if u need any help,,mail me,,[email removed]

  kamali 14 Jun 2007, 04:56 - Report

• living costs in dubai....

  hi welcome all newcomers to dubai or uae,
  
  below are just the costs that one will entailed before u even get started here and yearly outlays as follows;
  
  - immediate relocation:hotel expenses till u find apartment/house- average dhs 500/-night +food/weekly-dhs 300/- should be fine + taxis/transport-dhs 350/-plus or buses cheaper option probaly dhs100/- max.
  
  - once moved in, housing i.e; apartments 1 bedroom starts at AED/dhs 85,000/- plus depending on area.
  - furnishing:- dhs 15,000/-minimum
  - utilities:- dhs 1000 installation & about dhs 600/- monthly for dewa.
  - tel/mobile/cable/internet:- dhs 1000/-plus installation & about dhs 600/-plus monthly.
  - grocery:- dhs 500-1000/-monthly.
  - car loan & insurance:- dhs 2000/-monthly for a normal japanese model car/american sedan car.
  - petrol:- dhs 500-700/-monthly.
  - insurance medical:- dhs 300/-monthly.
  - social expenses at hotels,takeaways,dining out:- dhs 1,500/-plus or less monthly depending on lifestyle.
  - schooling for kids:- starts at dhs 1,000/-monthly for normal nurseries/schools to dhs 4,000/-monthly for medium&higher standard ones.
  
  the above is standard breakup for couple,with or without a child.
  
  do contact me for further assistance into relocating into dubai.
  
  regards
  
  rohan'b
  www.dubaiavenue.com
  
  [email removed].

  rohan britto 03 Sep 2007, 08:03 - Report

• Working in Dubai compare to working in Saudia

  Currently I am working in Saudia on 4500 Saudi Riyals ( Currency almost same as compare to Dhms ) Recently I got a offer in Dubai on 6000 Dhms. What do you people think when one is better? My 1500Sr differnce will compensate housing difference. What should I do? I am totally confused. Fahad

  Fahad A. Ali 26 Sep 2007, 08:20 - Report

• cost of living & relocating

  well. dubai has more to do interms of thing to do or entertainment.also laws are more lax, but it is a muslim country, guess both are!
  
  well it depends if ur single u cld take up sharing accomadtion & reduce cost. probably u cld save dhs 3000/-(sharing rent dubai dhs 1200 + transport/car/petrol: dhs 1200 + food expenses:dhs 500 + mobile:dhs 200).
  
  depends also again what industry ur working in and scope of same...
  
  regards
  
  rohan
  www.dubaiavenue.com
  [email removed]
  [email removed]

  rohan britto 01 Oct 2007, 01:29 - Report

• Money Savings Offshore account in Dubai

  I'm trying to open an offshore acct. anyone know the interest rate their paying at this moment?????

  JA 13 Oct 2007, 03:26 - Report

• working in dubai

  Hi i am offering a job going to dubai but they offer me 1,100 riyal and equivalent to 13000+ in peso here in the Philippines am i right? but my employer promise me that my lodging and transportation going to my work is free and have a benefits or bonus. do you think it is ok for me to accept that offer? tnx and more power

  ana 19 Oct 2007, 08:02 - Report

• My job

  hi,I am new and from sri lanka. i have been offered a direct sales executive job from a bank. they offer me dhs 4000/= plus commisions . is it worth of comming there. will i be able to work hard and earn more?

  thejana 26 Oct 2007, 05:21 - Report

• suggest me

  Hi
  
  I m about to join a media co. in dubai ,salary AED 9500 , commission AED 2500 will i able to servive along with family( 3 people)

  Bireshwar Mitra 13 Nov 2007, 11:19 - Report

• living cost in durdubai

  living cost in durdubai

  arun 11 Dec 2007, 06:10 - Report

• living expenses in dubai

  I am in the negotiation stage of my working contract - they are offering 10000 / month, whats about the living cost in dubai, i m planning to move with my wife and kid. hows the education expenses.
  it it worth to move from india and stay in dubai for couple of year, how much i m going to save.
  

  Manish 04 Jan 2008, 05:34 - Report

• Food and travel expense for a couple?

  Hi,
  
  What is the average expense for food and travel in Dubai for a couple?

  Neil 10 Jan 2008, 05:00 - Report

• not for less than 10000 AED/month

  I am making considerably more than the 6000-10000/month that many of these discussions are surrounding - in Dubai rent alone will start at 66,000 per annum, food is very inexpensive, and as a single I wouldn't come here for less than 10,000 a month . . . thats only the USD equiv. of $32,608 per annum. Given the fact that there is no tax here it is the US equiv of $41,086, but that kind of money doesn't go far here . . . unless you want to room with many others in a crowded flat, consider what you are likely to earn, what you are likely to save, what you are likely to spend . . .

  Justin 21 Jan 2008, 12:01 - Report

• pls help

  i got an offer in dubai with a net salary of 2300 uae dirhams, accomodation is already free. do you think it is worth transferring there. currently i'am earning 15,000 philippine peso. at the same time the nature of the job is different from my present job and my profession please help before i sign the contract

  xandra 20 Feb 2008, 08:06 - Report

• Living in Dubai

  Hello All, I am an enggr & offered a job of 4000 Basic + accomodation.pls advice how are expenses in Dubai, If living in Dubai is really a good idea for a Bachelor & how this is Good ...........How abt life style & Fun?????????

  GTP 21 Apr 2008, 05:36 - Report

• help me plz

  im frm malaysia ...n i planing cum to dubai soon....but i dont know anyone over thr....want to find a work in dubai,i dono its hard or easy ....n im single...wat should i do??

  sheena 21 Apr 2008, 11:12 - Report

• cheapest studio in dubai

  i'm planning to buy a ready to move in studio in dubai please let me know the price (in Dhs) and paper formalities

  Monto 05 May 2008, 09:34 - Report

• STUDIO APARTMENT

  Hi, I will be moving to Dubai in mid-July. I am looking for a studio apartment. How much would that cost in Dubai. Will there be units in the vicinity of the World Trade Center. Any information you can provide would be highly appreciated if you can send to [email removed] Jimmy Fernandez

  Jimmy Fernandez 09 Jun 2008, 05:29 - Report

• Living Expensive

  Hi,
  I see that this page is offering a detailed estimate of living expenses in Dubai. From where I am now, I just want the total expenses, more or less. I was offered a salary of $3,800/month, plus free apartment. Could I live comfortably (food, water/power, transportation) in Dubai if I spend $1,500/month??
  
  Thanks,

  teacherbel 06 Jul 2008, 11:27 - Report

• living expense

  hi frenz,
  i had got a offer of 2500 dhirams with sharing accomodation absolutely free+fooding in 230 dirhams provided by the company + transport facility to and fro from the factory-is it worth going for dis offer plz advise-i m a fresher engineer done b.tech in mechanical

  gaurav 10 Jul 2008, 09:27 - Report

• Hey! Guys!

  Hey! well i just got married and planning on going to dubai for my honeymoon what do you guys suggest?? i live in U.S.A and how much will the trip cost mee? hotels restaurants and tours and all??

  Taniya Khan 14 Jul 2008, 04:42 - Report

• Expenses

  HI Guys
  
  I can see all details of expenses however I would like to know are there any Council/government tax on residential lease
  
  What are the expenses related to local government

  Nav 16 Jul 2008, 05:41 - Report

• I would have work at Dubai ,from,Thailand

  Please contact with me [email removed]

  nakata 18 Jul 2008, 06:21 - Report

• banking

  I am planning to come to dubai ,currently i am working in pakistan in a bank with three years of experience ,do i have a good chance of getting a a job there doone have some opporuntiy for me there .

  junaid 07 Aug 2008, 11:03 - Report

• Living cost in Dubai

  Hi Friends,
  
  I have been offered a job in Dubai with 15000/- AED all inclusive. Could any-one provide a recent update on current status of expenses and cost of living with price break - up. I need to make a decision whether to bring my family or not or whether to take the offer or decline it.
  Please forward the mail at [email removed]
  
  Thanks

  Ash 17 Aug 2008, 04:55 - Report

• cost of livin in dubai

  I am in the negotiation stage of my working contract - they are offering 4000AED / month, whats about the living cost in dubai,
  
  Prasa

  chandima 25 Aug 2008, 04:37 - Report

• Please I Need an Assistance

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  Chima 02 Sep 2008, 11:49 - Report

• Need Help!!!

  Hi Guys,
  I have been offered a salary of 12,500 AED and am considering to bring my spouse and kids to Jebel Ali.Can you pls help me with the rents in Dubai..Am looking for a One Bedroom Aparment at AED 3,000-4,000 a month at monthly payment contract...Pls advice asap...

  Ali 07 Sep 2008, 11:09 - Report

• Coming to dubai

  Dear Mohi,
  
  25000 AED is a good amount and your company giving you the accomadation too so its wonderful you can really enjoy your life there

  Ajay Jha, Malmal, Kaluahi, Bihar 10 Sep 2008, 03:53 - Report

• Coming to dubai

  25000 AED is a good amount and your company giving you the accomadation too so its wonderful you can really enjoy your life there

  Ajay Jha s/o Shyam Sunder Jha Bhavan Toli, Malmal via Kaluahi, Madhubani Bihar 10 Sep 2008, 03:55 - Report

• single female need to know about housing/living expenses

  Hi,
  
  Please confirm your salary structure. and simultaneously at current stage for a single person atleast 8500/- aed required for living a good life in dubai.

  Ajay Jha, Shyam Sunder Jha, Binay Jha, Saroj Jha, Mrs B jha, Gram Malmal Bhavan Toli, via Kaluahi , dist madhubani, Bihar 12 Sep 2008, 11:34 - Report

• Urgently Request

  DearS
  
  If I get 30000 AED, How about Level of the living,
  Alex

  Alex 21 Sep 2008, 09:18 - Report

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  Sri Putta 02 Oct 2008, 06:57 - Report

• Salary Structure

  Dear Sir ,
  I got one one offer of dubai based company they offer me 10000 ADE BUT THE BREAKUP OF SALARY is strange like basic 4000
  allowance -hra/pkg/fly-1950,HRA Adhoc2008-813,Passage-94,Leave Salary-333,others-2810
  let me know what is this

  Rakesh 05 Oct 2008, 08:59 - Report

• How to seek a job in Dubai

  Dear sir,
  Could you tell me are there any ways to seek a job in Dubai?Amd are there any websites that I could find the chances through them?
  let me know that.I would appreciate that.
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• Got a job offer from dubai

  I got a job offer from dubai at AED 10,000 per month. Is it enough amount to live and save. If yes, how much can i save, after all my expenses. I am worried, as i have to take decision at the earliest possible. please suggest me at my email address [email removed]

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• Webdeveloper

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• is tere any one who really help truly

  Dear sir,
  Could you tell me are there any ways to seek a job in Dubai?Amd are there any websites that I could find the chances through them?
  let me know that.I would appreciate that.
  Thanks.everybody.

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• is tere any one who really help truly to find a job in dubai

  Dear sir,
  Could you tell me are there any ways to seek a job in Dubai?Amd are there any websites that I could find the chances through them?
  let me know that.I would appreciate that.
  Thanks.everybody.
  My email id is
  [email removed]

  Bharat Agarwal [Raoul Mangal ] 18 Oct 2008, 09:36 - Report

• hi rich_ash

  Hi Friend
  yeah it`s not very higher to job in Dubai with 15000/- AED but it`s good . if they gave acomondtion it`ll be great . anyway i think u can bring your famely ,... good luck .
  
  chef

  chef 31 Oct 2008, 02:41 - Report

• where to live

  hi! we might move to Dubai. where is the best place to live that is close to ammenities. I know the traffic can be bad, but what would be the best bet that's kinda kid friendly at the same time. Is it nice in Jumeira area or the Marina?

  gn 13 Dec 2008, 11:01 - Report

• salam

  fahad sahab,
  dont think for dubai. its sinking like titanic and blood sucking city.6000 is not enough with family for a decent life in dubai.i am geting 9000 in dubai and if i get an offer from saudi for 6000 i would prefer to be there. if you find any position in sales and marketing plese get back to me at [email removed]

  arshad husain 22 Dec 2008, 07:35 - Report

• i got an offer for 9200 dirhams in dubai i am planning to move to dubai any suggestion,will i be able to save money with this salary

  i got an offer for 9200 dirhams in dubai i am planning to move to dubai any suggestion,will i be able to save money with this salary

  vinod 23 Dec 2008, 01:26 - Report

• trying for settlement in dubai.

  i have got a job for 3200dhs per month in dubai / Abu dhabi / bahrain. Tell me if i stay alone, what would be the expenses and savings? If i move with my wife and mother what it would be>?

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