So Patty......
Why don't you come to EK??? The fact is that the airlines should pay a premium for expat crews to live in this part of the world.
Most people don't come here because it's a nicer place to live.
I would say that most people would prefer to live in SIN than the ME.
Just out of interest, what does a SIN Cargo Capt make for flying 92hrs in a month?
Cheers