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

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rohan britto 03 Sep 2007, 08:03 - Report