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May 10, 2006
Maite, u must have microscopic eyes to be able to see anything through that glass :lol:

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Don't forget you'll have to furnish the place. And "furniture" may include kitchen appliances as many of the places come bare. So figure a yearly amount and divede by 12, etc.
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May 10, 2006
Yep
So that makes 5 000 AED per month lodging allowance and that is already only to cover the rent right?
Furniture is 10 000 AED so that makes 800 AED per month which is nothing right?
Plus I have read that landlord ask for one year rent at the start, is that true?
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May 10, 2006
10k will get you the bare basics for furniture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and i mean bare basics.

basic prices for some lower end items are:

stove 1,400
fridge 1,000 although you'll probably need 2
washing machine 1,400
dryer 1,000
tv 1,000
dvd 800-1,000
living room furniture chairs/ couch 3,500

(depends on the brand though)

rental is normaly divided into three pdc's split over the year, they may also ask for a security deposit up front. so you don't pay all the rent in one go, but you commit yourself to paying it. don't bounce the cheque or you'll end up in sh.t
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May 10, 2006
dbxsoul wrote:kind type of car i would expect gabs to be driving :lol:
are those little furry toys i can see on the back window ledge???



Soooooooooooo funny Soul, i was gonna post something similar, but glad you did, now she will give you the crap

:lol: :lol: :lol:
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May 11, 2006
Nava,

On the other hand, you may be able to find a place that alllows you to save lots of money. Think of "budget accomodations" or "hostels (europe)" These are known here as "labor camps" (for workers as most of us in the forum are);

Pro's
No Need to purchase your own car
Don't have to buy furniture
No real estate broker's fee (10% of annual rent)
Save lot of money
Transportation included (although the Air Conditioning may be questionable) - but it is a large fleet of buses.
Lots of people for you to meet.
No need for a dry cleaning or laundry bill (you can wear the same clothes for a while - at least the same color)
No real state brokarage fee (10% of annual rent)

Con's
Your neibhors may not necessary speak either French or English
The bus schedules may not be that frequent to your destination (typically every 12 hours)
There may not be much privacy (3224 people per average size bedroom)
Can't complaint much to management - 1 complaint = one flight home (or a beating - don't know).
Internet or web sites service may have more to do with fishing nets or spiders than your familiarity with those terms is thus far.
Satellite and cable probably limited - to nothing (star gazing maybe!)
Choice of supermarkets probably limited.
Probably no conjugal visists (but your girfriend may be able to find similar accomodations)

Bottom line: Get more money!
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May 11, 2006
ha-ha-ha - good one concord.

funny, but at the same time sad and realistic.
this is how about 80% of dubai's "expatriat" population live!

does kind of put things in perspective
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May 11, 2006
navahopi wrote:Yes indeed!
So I guess 120 Euros/month is very very low right?


Quite...

You may have to dish out another 200AED (50 EU) for a Peugeot 206.
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May 11, 2006
Thanks Concord!
I think you all agree that it is definitely a crap package right?
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May 11, 2006
i'd like to put the package into perspective.

i came to dubai 5 years ago and got a similar deal. i was able to have a good/ comfortable lifestyle on this, and saved quiet a bit of money!

now, due to the depressed dollar and recent monetary increases in most facets of life (in dubai) i definitly would not be able to survive on this package - and this is without any dramatic changes in my standard of living!
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May 11, 2006
very very useful info dxb.
Thanks a million
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May 11, 2006
XRW-147 wrote:
constantine wrote:lmao...but seriously the trailer for the new fast furious in tokyo....wooo the cars are giving me a big you know what....i wanna wanna mustang!!...now...rant over!!!...btw still on the stage of learning to drive :wink:


Mustangs and Tokyo just don't go together, sorry Conno.

Give me Godzilla, now I'd bat to that!


have ya seen the trailer... :lol:
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May 11, 2006
constantine wrote:have ya seen the trailer... :lol:


I did mate, but still GTR34 V-Spec... king of the roads
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constantine wrote:have ya seen the trailer... :lol:


I did mate, but still GTR34 V-Spec... king of the roads


are you still looking for a track car???
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money questions May 14, 2006
hi
i will be moving to Dubai within the next few months and i would like to know what are the average cost of life there. I need a clean appartment for one person in a nice building with security. Also, i would like an avergae car (peugeot)..Can you tell me how much will it cost me monthly..
tx;)
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May 14, 2006
Val

I suggest a search within the forum (and see above). Loads of previous suggestions. In summary I would say that an average apartment/car is comparable to any large (first world) city around the world (on average). Of course it depends on what you are looking for. I suppose you could share "bed space" for 500 dirhams a month or get a villa for 250,000 dirhams. Lots of choices on where to live and what to rent (just depends on what you are willing, or can afford to pay). No great deals!

Obviously flat sharing (if that is an option) may be the best way for you to go.
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May 14, 2006
fayz wrote:are you still looking for a track car???


Fayz, habibi, pretty much found 'the one' mate. Once I can move the porka it will be all systems go.
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kewl 8)
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