I am looking forward to move to Abu Dhabi. I have been offered a AED 15000 offer from PWC.?

Question

I want to move there with my wife? Is it a good option to look forward to?

Answer 1

This offer is good:

- If accomodation and transport mean included in contract
-If you live moderate style of life, no luxury, and no exaggeration in entertainments.

Details:

1- Utilities, such as electricity, water and gas, are subsidised to some extent by the region’s governments, which own the services (except for bottled gas supplies) in order to provide inexpensive electricity and water, mainly for the benefit of the local population. Utilities are therefore cheaper than in most European countries.

However, at the height of summer, air-conditioning costs will escalate, rather as the cost of heating increases in winter in colder climates. Newcomers sometimes make the expensive mistake of keeping their air-conditioning on even when they’re out, but this is unnecessary, as air-conditioning systems reduce the temperature in your accommodation quickly when activated on your return home

2- You should also allow for the cost of international telephone calls, although these are kept low by Dubai’s government, who wants to encourage international business and investment in the region.

3-Your cost of living will obviously depend on your lifestyle. When you’re negotiating a work contract, it’s usual for your prospective employer to produce detailed cost of living figures for his country, which are useful in helping you to decide whether the proposed job is financially attractive or not.

4- Some guide line figures (expenses in US $ / Month)
(One US $ = 3.68 UAE Dirhams)

Food, Couple:750
Food, Couple with 2 Children:1,050

Leisure, Couple:180
Leisure, Couple with 2 Children:300


Water per month $18
Electricity per month(apartment) $100 - $215
Petrol cost per litre (sold by gallon) $ 0.48
Groceries/week (couple) $150
Dining out - Restaurant (couple) $55
Dining out - Take away (couple) $20
Hairdressers Female $40
Hairdressers Male $10

Accomodation:
Fully furnished One-Bedroom Flat $ 1,500/month
Unfurnished Two-Bedroom Flat $ 1,680/month
Unfurnished Three-Bedroom flat $ 1,900/month
Villa 2,100/month


Education, if have children, is very expensive, but there are high standard foreign schools, American, English, Shweifat, Khubeirat, Canadian, Indian, Phlippinos and many others.

Churches are there, if you are relegious you will enjoy the Sundayprayers, messes and social gathering..

Beaches and swiming in the sea and swimimg pools are easly accesable and lot of varaities

Shopping centers, nice malls, luxery hotels,beaches, fish markets, etc all are available.

Following is website where you can get further information:

http://www.principalconsulting.com.au/ngn/engine/SID/1000105

Answer 2

I did stints with the military out there. Not to discourage you, but I hated every minute of it! The money's always good out there due to it being such a wealthy country, but the quality of life I demised. Get ready for some freakishly hot weather! I don't know where you're moving from, but 125-130*F is just unbearable. Just make sure you make it out to Dubai while you're there, there are some nice sites to see. Also, if I may, I recommend a desert safari on 4WD vehicles. Great times! Good luck

Answer 3

How can I say, I've never seen your wife!

Answer 4

good luck