Riyadh relocation from UAE on 38k SAR/month package (all inclusive)

Member since 15 October 2024

Abdul_HaiderMember15 October 2024 07:08:56

Hi,

My firm is relocating me to Riyadh Office from Dubai and have offered an all-inclusive package of 38k/month (this includes visa costs for family and family medical insurance). I've a small family, 2 dependents: wife and a 4-year-old daughter (she has recently started going to school). Most probably the family will stay in Dubai for some time till everything is sorted in Riyadh. I've been to Riyadh multiple times but off course for short stays and understand that Riyadh expenses are on the rise especially when it comes to accommodations. I understand that compounds are really expensive and there is a significant wait time. I would be open for apartments in the city.

Would appreciate any advise for relocation to Riyadh and would this salary be sufficient from comfortable lifestyle and savings point of view.

Many Thanks,

Abdul

Rohan Sabharwal Member

Member since 01 October 2024

Rohan SabharwalMember15 October 2024 10:15:32

Hi, I am also in the similar predicament, Similar Salary, Similar Family of 3, my daughter is also 3 just started pre school. let me know if you get any information on your post.

Similarly will shift initially and then get the family in some time from Dubai.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert15 October 2024 13:07:25

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Riyadh is expensive now. I would now consider it on par or higher than UAE if you factor in housing costs. If you live in compounds then you will pay even more than UAE rents for less quality.

You can live outside the compounds and pay less but your family will have limited social interaction depending on where you live. Also they can't go out and walk around like they would in a compound - not because of social restrictions but because most places in Riyadh are not pedestrian friendly, there is dangerous traffic and hardly anyone speaks English so you can't exactly find your way round easily.

Forget all inclusive package - rounding it up tto 38K for medical/visas is useless as these items are required by law, is NOT a benefit and cannot be converted to cash. Focus on what is the CASH that you are getting every month and compare that to UAE. If it is not (at least) 30% higher then in my view, this move is not worth it..........at least from a financial point of view. Career wise, you would be a better judge.