Accommodation

Hi Makiia and welcome to the Forum

You would be able to find an Apartment in Manama with the budget you mentioned.

The package you were offered would be sufficient for a family of 3 considering your moderate level of living; also you may be able to make some savings as well.

Good Luck

Thanks very much for your reply.

Hariom22 wrote:

Hello Everyone-

I am an Chartered Accountant from India, and i have been offered an Job with an Audit Firm in Manama with a monthly salary of 283 BHD. and the HR is arguing that this is more than sufficient salary for Bachelors coming to Manama.

Can anyone throw some light on this?

Best Regards,
Harsha

I don't think that, the offer you got is "More than sufficient" as you were told. If in addition they offer you the accommodation and the transportation; you may be able to live with it otherwise it would be quite tough.

Hariom22 wrote:

Vido Dido-These are the conditions which are mentioned in the offer mail. How much do you think i can negotiate for? 550-650 BHD?
1. You will be on a two years contract subject to renewal mutually every two years, bearing in mind that we are looking for long-term employment relationship.
2. Your monthly total net paid salary (after Tax) will be $750/-  (seven hundred fifty USD ). Plus we provide you with  transportation
3. Working hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday through Thursday.
4. You will be entitled to 21 days paid leave per  year..
5. You will be entitled for a return air ticket every two years.
7- You are expected to join within 1-2 weeks .

Honestly speaking I can't answer your question, you may consider to negotiate as much as you can; the most important is; to what extent the Employer would be flexible and accept what you are looking for.

You are the only one who can answer this question my friend and know what seems to be acceptable for you and what's not.

Regards,