Living cost at Dubai

varan2804

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Member since 10 April 2013

penang

varan2804

10 April 2013 20:37:43

varan2804

10 April 2013 20:37:43

penang

Dear malaysia People in dubai. Can anybody from dubai help. Because im getting jobs offer from this agency from dubai.
For Senior Traffic Engineer post and the offering salary around USD8K. But im still think.....if somebody help me give me some detail of living cost at dubai...

Aurélie

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Guérande

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Aurélie

12 April 2013 08:59:21

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Aurélie

12 April 2013 08:59:21

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Guérande

Hello varan2804.

Welcome to Expat.com!

A new thread has been created from your message on the Dubai forum.

Do not hesitate to read the threads on Cost of living in Dubai.

Thank you,
Aurélie

stumpy

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Member since 27 November 2009

Gold Coast

stumpy

13 April 2013 06:16:11

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stumpy

13 April 2013 06:16:11

17630

Gold Coast

Try this website as it gives cost of living for countries and cities around the world www.numbeo.com

The Egyptian

Serial expat

Member since 04 August 2011

Sydney, New South Wales

The Egyptian

13 April 2013 23:04:50

995

The Egyptian

13 April 2013 23:04:50

995

Sydney, New South Wales

so many factors to consider ........

1- How big is your family, or are you single?

2- How "luxurious" do you want to live? Drive a BMW, live in Burj Khalifa, and dine every night in a nice place? Or live a medium but nice life (apartment in a nice neighborhood,nice mid-range car ..etc.) , or tighten the belt (shared accommodation, no car or a very cheap one, etc.) ? You could live in Dubai on $1K and you can live in Dubai on $100K. Let us know your expectations.

3- What else is offered with your contract? Flight, medical insurance, any allowances such as transportation/car/education allowance for the children/Visa fees for your family ....etc, some of this stuff is NOT cheap and if they provide it it means you are not paying it out of pocket.

mjrv

Serial expat

Member since 05 July 2009

Dubai

mjrv

14 April 2013 11:33:53

530

mjrv

14 April 2013 11:33:53

530

Dubai

It is generally known that cost of living in Malaysia and Dubai are pretty similar.

Amirul.i

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Member since 20 February 2013

Kuala Lumpur

Amirul.i

15 April 2013 12:37:09

Amirul.i

15 April 2013 12:37:09

Kuala Lumpur

I have made up my mind to embark new challenge in UAE, possible latest by December this year. This is due to my recent interviews in Abu Dhabi in which i am waiting for the offer rite now. The highest bidder will be the winner. Wf regards to your salary offered, i would say it is a good offer. U can make saving at least 5k provided accommodation, utilities and general allowances, standard medical and family benefit are in the package as well.

Indeed, cost of daily consumption if you compare to Malaysia is pretty similar (i have conduct live checked on this) but on utility bills and related, i have no idea.Some said that it will ranges around hundreds to thousands per month.

It will totally depends on the lifestyle. So it is very subjective. Only time can tell when u are there.

Tyrone01

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Member since 12 July 2011

Dubai

Tyrone01

15 April 2013 13:25:40

Tyrone01

15 April 2013 13:25:40

Dubai

I am not Malaysian but US$ 8000/month is a reasonable salary many expat europeans are working for similar salaries. Shared flats cost dependant on area between 1000 (270$) - 4000 (1089 $) AED/month one room flats and bedsits between 2000 - 7000 AED dependant on where you live. I myself have just moved back to Dubai after a year in Qatar and have a 2 bedroom flat in JLT( good area near marina) for less than 6000 AED/ month. Electricity water and cooling are probably another 700AED a month 190US$ on top. Cars are cheap food is cheap and there are many other cheaper areas on Deira side of Creek if you require.

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