Housing allowance for expats in Saudi arabia

asifshaik1986 Member

Member since 17 July 2018

asifshaik1986Member17 July 2018 15:25:35

Hello. I am about to join a hospital in Saudi Arabia as an orthodontist. The employer says he will provide only 8.3% of my basic salary for housing allowance. But I ve read in few blogs online that one needs to get at least 20% of basic salary for housing allowance. What is the minimum that an expat(doctor) shall be getting? Can anyone provide me authorized document which clearly mentions about the housing allowance policies? Thanks in advance

Ehtesham ViP

Member since 15 May 2012

EhteshamViP18 July 2018 11:43:32

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there is no rule of thumb or policy for housing. employers are independent to calculate according to their standards. Some provide housing in compounds and some pay housing allowance

asifshaik1986 Member

Member since 17 July 2018

asifshaik1986Member18 July 2018 11:50:10

Thank you for the info.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert18 July 2018 11:56:32

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As said already, housing policy is entirely up to the employer. Labor law governs salary only. Allowances are left to be governed by each employer. Practically, they can choose not to give you any housing whatsoever.