Life in Riyadh

expatninico

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Member since 16 April 2015

expatninico

16 April 2015 19:08:57

expatninico

16 April 2015 19:08:57

Hello I got an offer Riyadh as a Graphic Designer.

And I was wondering how is the cost of living in Riyadh?

1. How much is housing?
2. How much is food?
3. How much transportation?
4. And how much is salary of Graphic Designer with 5 years experience?

Thank you so much!
Nico

moriah traveller

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Member since 15 July 2010

Melbourne

moriah traveller

16 April 2015 22:55:09

moriah traveller

16 April 2015 22:55:09

Melbourne

Hi. Usually and most often accommodation is free or provided for by the employer. The KSA is NOT an open city. Mostly, employers also provide free transportation (bus) for employees to and from their place of work to predesignated parking areas in a shopping center.
Food is cheap. You can cook inside your quarters.
Read your contract and or company rules and policies - it is usually written.

Best regards

expatninico

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Member since 16 April 2015

expatninico

17 April 2015 03:22:48

expatninico

17 April 2015 03:22:48

Thank you so much for the detailed answer Mr.Moriah!

My employer said that my salary is $2100 US dollars included in that are expenses for housing, transpo, food. Is this okay?
And then she asked me how much is my asking salary with housing, transpo and food included in my salary and I said for $3023 US dollars.

Are these value okay in Riyadh? Because someone told me that it should be higher. I don't really know much are housing, transpo and food? Because I want to rent a shared space with 2 people so it is going to be cheap. My goal is to save thats all.

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