Hello Everyone:
I (Indian Origin) wanted some information about where I could find a good place to stay in for a 18 - 24 months as follows -
A. First 6 months - a Studio Apartment (Un-furnished).
B. Next 12 - 16 months - a 1 Bedroom Kitchen (Semi-furnished).
I would be working around East Ahmadi and hence need your help to tell me which place would be closest and cheapest and closest to the sea (hopefully all 3) - Al Fahaheel, Al Mangaf or Al Abu Haleefa? I would prefer a home closer to a beach (but not at the cost of putting a dent on my savings).
I have a budget of KD 170 for rent.
Are electricity bills and other Utility bills (like water e.t.c.) included in the rent and if not then how expensive are they?
Also, I could not find any information about Internet? I want to subscribe to an unlimited 256KBPS Broadband Cable Internet service. How much does it cost? Which Service provider is the best considering the fact that I would download around 15 - 20 GB every month.
Also, one last question how much does Visa cost for spouse and a parent? On the internet, I read it's KD 200 and KD 500 for the first year for Spouse and Parent respectively. Thereafter, its KD 200 for the next year onward. And another friend said that the cost is now KD 100 each for a Spouse and Parent and KD 50 from the second year onward. Please clarify?
Request blog members to help me get answers to these difficult questions. Appreciate a lot.
Regards:
Pravz.