Whossorrynow,
Sorry but he is correct. A 3 year First Officer (hired prior to December31, 2003) upgrading now would make a base salary in the left seat of 28705 dhs a month. (any overtime would be extra) The only deduction from that would be for the provident fund which is 5% minimum. The only other regular deduction is for telephone which he has shown as an expense further down the list. If you have staff travel or medical than that is an additional deduction.
I would say that his figures are fairly accurate for a family of 3. The problem will be when that child gets to school age. At the American School of Dubai, for grades 1-5 the out of pocket for tuition is about 1500dhs a month. If you are not able to get one of the EK seats, you you will pay another 9200dhs a year. It all adds up.
Regards,
330 Man