I am considering working in Abu Dharbi on a single status basis. Can any give some indication of monthly living costs, assuming that I will cook most meals myself, have the occassional beer etc.
2006-09-29 01:59:42 · 7 answers · asked by Andrew P 1 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ United Arab Emirates
Can anyone advise web sites where I can view properties for rent. Monthly lving costs covering food general groceries.
I will get a 10 000Aed housing allowance and 4000Aed travell allowance (car rental?). Can one get around cheaper by taxi?
2006-10-01 20:41:03 · update #1
I've just come back from AUH after a year there.
I stayed in a hotel apartment and paid AED 9,000 a month.
Your own 2 (maybe 3) bedroom apartment will cost you between AED 60,000 and 120,000 a year depending on where it is and how big etc.
Parking is a nightmare. There just isn't anywhere to park and everyone uses taxis which are like flies. You can go virtually anywhere in the city for < AED5.
Food is cheap and usually very good. There are plenty of local grocers selling fresh vegetables but most expats shop at Carrefour (Marina Mall) which is a bit more expensive but with more variety.
Don't forget to visit Ally Pally!!
Good luck
2006-10-01 22:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who lives in Dubai, so this is may not be 100% true for Abu Dharbi. Basically if you live a reasonably westernised lifestyle it costs quite a bit more than the UK, he pays £8000 per year rent on a fancy bedsit. If you live like an unskilled worker with all the Indians and Filipino's who work there then you can scrape by for peanuts (a small house in these areas sells for £20,000).
(If you are from the USA £1=$2.)
2006-09-29 09:11:25 · answer #2 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally studio apartment rents vary between 1500-1800 USD, fooding cost would be another 1000 USD, plus entertainment 500 USD a month. Other expenses such as electricity, bills etc 500 USD. Take a estimate of 4000 USD minimum.
2006-10-01 08:17:01 · answer #3 · answered by Mantra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey .. take a look at www.expatmum.com .. a forum ran by Moms in the UAE, but don't let it put you off as it has a whole host of info relating to living and working in the Emirates .. There's also a side-site now to it .. i think www.expatbloke.com or something .. you're sure to find a link to it on the main one .. If you don't find the info you need, you can post a question and rest assured, someone will help you out!!
Happy hunting and Good Luck if you decide to take the position (I live in DXB .. UK Expat!)
2006-09-29 11:12:56 · answer #4 · answered by Sam's mom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're going to work there, shouldn't you be able to spell it correctly ?? Didn;t think it had an 'R' in it...
2006-09-29 09:46:00 · answer #5 · answered by SunnyDays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12000 AED = 3300 USD
2006-09-29 15:13:35 · answer #6 · answered by ONE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.principalconsulting.com.au/ngn/engine/SID/1000105
2006-09-29 16:16:34 · answer #7 · answered by SAM M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋