Cost of living in UAE

[m3psm]

It's looking likely that I'll moving out to Dubai or surrounding area in the near future so could do with some advice on the cost of living.

I was originally coming out alone, but it looks like I've finally got the good lady on side, so would more likely be coming out with the whole clan (wife and two young kids).

We don't need anything flash, just a normal 2/3 bed flat with parking for a couple of cars.

I have no idea of living costs at all so could anyone give me a rough idea (I know it varies for everyone) on accomodation, travel, food and bills for a family of 4 with no extravagent tastes?

We need to work out if we need to rent out our house here or not.

Cheers

EDIT: To update, I’ve just found this site.

Do the figures seem about right?

Edited by m3psm on Tuesday 17th June 20:58

[m3psm]

Excellent

Thanks Ron

[m3psm]

I'm closer to clinching a deal out there now and could do with some info on what I need the company to sort out and how I get my salary a) from the employer into my bank, and b) how to get the money form my bank to the UK to pay bills here.

Accomodation and car are part of the package, as is medical insurance, but apart from a visa, do I need any other paperwork sorting before I go out there?

As for banking, would they be able to pay straight into my UK Barclays account, or do I need to open an account in UAE first and then transfer funds back home?

Not looking forward to getting cooked on a 28 story building site.

Cheers

[m3psm]

speedy_thrills said:

Found this cost breakdown as well: http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Cost_of_living_in_UA...

Cheers

Looks like once accommodation and car are taken care of, not much is needed to survive and go out once a week.

The rest gets sent home and the cherry is the bonus which is where the benefit comes in.

Got another interview Monday. This time with a UK company, so will see how they compare.

Cheers.

[m3psm]

Cheers Yorky. That's something I'd not even thought of.

I'll see if I can negotiate a furnished flat in the package because I could do without that expense.