Cost of living at Dubai
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Cost of living at Dubai
Hi all,
I know there are a lot topics regarding cost of living at Dubai. I have the chance to get a Job which brings me around 8300 dhs and a housing allowance in the amount of 4200 dhs.
Is it possible to "live" with that amount of money in Dubai? By the word "live" I mean go out once in a while, probably get a JetSki someday but not staying at home and waiting for the next shift to beginn. Probably I will not save some money.
In my opinion there won´t be much left of my money. Since a year I have this thought in my mind to work in the sandpit. I also found alot in this message board about the good sides and predominantly about the shadow side of working in the middle east.
I am just looking for an answer on following question:
Can I live, not survive, in Dubai with the offered salary and the housing allowance?
Many thanks for your replys.
Sir Fatty
I know there are a lot topics regarding cost of living at Dubai. I have the chance to get a Job which brings me around 8300 dhs and a housing allowance in the amount of 4200 dhs.
Is it possible to "live" with that amount of money in Dubai? By the word "live" I mean go out once in a while, probably get a JetSki someday but not staying at home and waiting for the next shift to beginn. Probably I will not save some money.
In my opinion there won´t be much left of my money. Since a year I have this thought in my mind to work in the sandpit. I also found alot in this message board about the good sides and predominantly about the shadow side of working in the middle east.
I am just looking for an answer on following question:
Can I live, not survive, in Dubai with the offered salary and the housing allowance?
Many thanks for your replys.
Sir Fatty
Joined: May 2001
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From: Knoteetingham
No, there is no way in the world you will "live" on that money in Dubai. You would lead a basic existance between shifts and thats it.
The housing allowance won`t even get you a one bedroom appartment let alone pay for the utilities.
Those that do survive on that money usually have company provided accomodation and many live in Sharjah where the rents are a bit cheaper but the daily commute in heavy traffic would be very difficult.
The housing allowance won`t even get you a one bedroom appartment let alone pay for the utilities.
Those that do survive on that money usually have company provided accomodation and many live in Sharjah where the rents are a bit cheaper but the daily commute in heavy traffic would be very difficult.
