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Hi people. I would like to get some information on the current average MODEST living costs?

Based on a monthly basis including the expected outgoings on rent on a one or two bedroom place, bills a car, etc etc. Just to give me a rough idea!?

I see there is already information on this, but I would like to envisage the current times' costs.

Many thanks

Can you confirm what this 10000 AED would cover please?

Use the search function newbies and stop wasting our time....

Liban - I've been watching a few of your posts and find your replies to be very arrogant and unhelpful. I have been searching on this forum for a few weeks now and there are many posts on this subject all stating different info. All I wanted was clarification from DAVEDXB on his reply.

I have refrained from posting a question on this topic as I didn't want to add to all of the other similar threads.

Nobody has asked for your input - and if it is wasting your time then don't reply! The reason I hooked onto this thread was that it was the most straight to the point - general question. All other posts seem to be personalised to their circumstances and job role.

Yes many people do not search - but rest assured I am no newbie to forums, the rules and people like you. I suggest you stay away from threads that "waste your time" and direct your childish attitude to the other mundane threads you enjoy wasting your time on.

Newbie you will incur the wrath of the DFM if you do not control yourself....

Young grasshopper.

OK, now the moderator part of me command people to play nice

Liban wrote:Use the search function newbies and stop wasting our time....

You sound like a pleasant person!

Ok - now that this thread is open again I was hoping that someone could help in answering my question.

<inimum salary u need to JUST SURVIVE a normal life with the minimal requirments would be atleast 10,000 AED / monthly

What would this 10K cover. The reason I am asking and I know there are plenty of questions like this on here is that I have been offered a position in Dubai and I need to start thinking about salary packages. I am on £25K in the UK and am looking at what I should be offered. I have looked at many threads and it is very hard to judge this if you are new to it. I am a project manager currently in the UK.

I understand that I should be looking at covering, base salary, housing, medical and car, but I am not sure how much is usually given or what I should be asking for?

Thanks for your help and time.

the bottom line is your UK salary should equal UAE salary, plus all the benefits on top.

Thanks very much

Great - I'm confused again now

don't listen to those who view monetary compensation as the sole reason to come to dubai.

i am getting paid the exact same amount i would have if i'd decided to continue working in the states. Why would i come all the way here for that?

1) Experience - dubai is booming and everyone around the world knows it. there has been tremendous interest in the country and when I eventually go back to Canada, it will be recognized work experience.

2) Growth - precisely due to the boom, there are many more opportunities for growth within companies here. Expats come and go, leaving high turnover for us "non-expat" package holders to exploit.

so yeah, as long as you make reasonable money make sure to weigh these factors in. having said all that, i don't think 10K is enough, more like 15K will do you well.

Hi guys...another newbie here. Please...please don't flame me here

Need to check on a few things:
i) what's the minimum expected employment package?
ii) pre-school cost (as I've a 3 yr old kid)?
iii) I'm an accountant with about 6 years experience, what sort of salary should I expect?

Some recruiter from Dubai will be interviewing me in a couple of weeks. Need some feedback. Thanks in advance.