AED 12K Salary is sufficient for a bachelor sor staying in Dubai?

rishi1361 · Apr 27, 2010

Hi All,

Greetings.....

I have been offered a job there at Dubai (well it's not exactly Dubai - it's a one hour drive from Dubai) for 12K AED per month, the same does not include any accomodation, but they are offering me other benefits like - medical insurance, air tickets re-imburesment and other perks also (waiting for my offer letter to come).

so, pleae suggest me that whether considering 12K AED per month is a good idea or not and please brief me abou the following -

(1) apartment rent on sharing basis in Dubai (including water and electricity)

(2) Cost of meals per day (Breakfast-lunch-dinner)

(3) cost of transportation (what criteria is being followed - like - person had to pay as per kilometer per hour like in Delhi or is there a flat rate of travelling from one location to another).

I am a non-drinker, non-smoker, eggetarian guy.

Please advise me that should i accpe the offer or not as I also want to save good enough amount from my earnings.

Thanks,
Rishi

raagini · Apr 28, 2010

^ I feel that it is a good offer . However please see responses here : [thread=90281]is this enough to survive in Dubai (for a bachelor)[/thread]

malathyj · Apr 28, 2010

Hi

12K is a decent salary

Answer to your questions.

1. depends on where do you want to stay. In Dubai cost may vary from dirhams 1000 - 2000 for a room, all inclusive, in Sharjah it will be lesser, all inclusive

2. cost will be around maximum of 25 - 30 dirhams

3. transportation cost is per km. Minimum is AED 10 and then starts calculating per km. again when you travel inter-emirates, additional 20 is required to be paid. there are car lifts available, which will cost you less depending on the place you reside.

you can visit www.gulfnews.com and have a look at the classifieds section. it will give you a fair idea.

rishi1361 · Apr 29, 2010

Thanks a bunch to Malathy and Ragini

I came to know that I'll be deputed in Ras Al Khaimah in RAK Bank, now I'll be thankful to both of you too and I'll feel lucky if i get suggestions or assitsnace from few other people.

My basic queries (for staying there in Ras Al Khaimah) -

1. Room availability and Rent (Tough or easy to get and can i get the same on Sharing basis being a single at the moment?)

2. As far as security is concerned, so is Ras Al Khaimah is a good place to live?

3. Transportation facilities and food availability there and cost.

4. At Last, out of 12K per month, how much I can save maximum?

Please assist...
Thanks & Best Regards
Rishi

malathyj · Apr 29, 2010

Hi Rishi,

RAKBank is a great bank to work for. what are you joining as. Congratulations.

RAK is a developing Emirate. It is much cheaper when compared to Dubai, so your savings will be quite good, not to worry.

Also security wise UAE is quite safe, except for a few stray incidents.

so all the best in your new job.

Meharnisa · Apr 29, 2010

HAi Rishi,
Congrats!
According to me its a good offer.
Cost of living in RAK is too less when compared to Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
If you are a bachelor , your coust of living will be 5000 aED.I am sure its more than enough for you.

rishi1361 · Apr 30, 2010

Once again - thanks a bunch to Malathy and Meharnisa for your kind concerns and assitance - now i am feeling quite confident and relaxed and I wish that if i could meet both of you there ......

Best Regards,
Rishi

nandinibabu · May 10, 2010

Hi Rishi,

congrats!..sure you can save 8000AED..few months back i have visited RAK..its a very small Emirate..taxi charges are very cheap and there is no traffic in the whole city, since the population is very, very less compared to Dubai and Abu dhabi..now i remember that i have seen your RAK bank also there..good offer!..

shantisubra · May 10, 2010

rishi1361 said: ↑

Hi All,

Greetings.....

I have been offered a job there at Dubai (well it's not exactly Dubai - it's a one hour drive from Dubai) for 12K AED per month, the same does not include any accomodation, but they are offering me other benefits like - medical insurance, air tickets re-imburesment and other perks also (waiting for my offer letter to come).

Dear Rishi

Congrats to you for the offer. 12k is a good salary for a bachelor without accommodation also. Medical Insurance is a must as the cost is high here. So again a good offer. Air tickets to home country is given by every company, so thats also fair.

so, pleae suggest me that whether considering 12K AED per month is a good idea or not and please brief me abou the following -

(1) apartment rent on sharing basis in Dubai (including water and electricity)

Since you will be working in RAK (Ras-al-Khaimah), you dont have to live in the expensive city of Dubai. Commuting is difficult and very far. It is about 95 kms from Dubai and not feasible to travel everyday. You may have to look for accommodation in RAK itself. Rents in RAK is very cheap and you dont have to go for sharing and can easily take a studio type or 1 b/r apartment which should be available in the range of about 20k to 25k per annum + electricity + water + sewerage charges, means monthly you have to pay about 2500/- max for a house in RAK. Your food expenses should work out about AED50/- per day (3 course meal), means monthly 1,500/- + your socialising, entertainment and other personal effects expenditure should come around AED1,000/- max. So your monthly expenditure should be met within AED5,000/-. If you wish to travel to Sharjah or Dubai, then you can travel by taxi or bus.

(2) Cost of meals per day (Breakfast-lunch-dinner)

Your food expenses should work out about AED50/- per day (3 course meal), means monthly 1,500/-

(3) cost of transportation (what criteria is being followed - like - person had to pay as per kilometer per hour like in Delhi or is there a flat rate of travelling from one location to another).

Its not flat rate, it is based on meter for Cabs. For week end trips to Dubai, you may hire a rent a car with driver based on trip and / or hour basis, since returning back will be difficult as no cab will be ready to go that far. Soon try to take the driving licence, else transporting will be difficult. Good luck on this.

I am a non-drinker, non-smoker, eggetarian guy.

Makes no difference.

Please advise me that should i accpe the offer or not as I also want to save good enough amount from my earnings.
My basic queries (for staying there in Ras Al Khaimah) -

1. Room availability and Rent (Tough or easy to get and can i get the same on Sharing basis being a single at the moment?)

Should be easy to get accommodation in RAK.

2. As far as security is concerned, so is Ras Al Khaimah is a good place to live?

No security problem at all here except one off cases. Very safe.

3. Transportation facilities and food availability there and cost.

Briefed already.

4. At Last, out of 12K per month, how much I can save maximum?

About 5 to 7K per month depends on your entertainment and socialisation expenditure. It could be more also.

Secondly, I wish to state here, that life is not like Delhi. In Delhi you can go for week ends to adjacent places in motor bikes with your friends etc. Delhi is a city of distances. RAK is comparatively a very small and quiet sleepy town unlike Dubai. You should have good friends circle to while away your time.

Thanks,
Rishi
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Dear Rishi

Hope the above helps to determine your needs.

Wish you good luck.

Best Regards
Shanti