How much do I need to earn to live in Saudi Arabia? Is this job offer OK?

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on 23 Jul 2014

Dear Friends I am an Indian received offer of SAR 11000/month(all inclusive plus return tickets to family plus health and medical insurance plus children education allowance as per actuals) from renowned company based in Jubail-Saudi Arabia. Please help me weather this amount is sufficient to live and save in Jubail. Regards Anurag

Anonymous (not verified) on 25 Jul 2014 - 08:32

Hi Deepu,

When you say all inclusive do you mean you are also getting an accommodation allowance? Accommodation will be you biggest expense and you should budget at least SAR 4,000 for a 2-bedroom apartment in Saudi Arabia.

Transport is cheap in Saudi Arabia because of the price of petrol is low and the cost of groceries is probably about average.

You can check out the page of Cost of Living in Saudi Arabia.

I think you will be able to survive on this salary, but it depends how many people you are supporting and the kind of lifestyle you wish to have.

Kind regards

Shantalie

Anonymous (not verified) on 25 Jul 2014 - 08:49

Thanks Shantalie, I will be moving alone and yes this amount includes accomodation allowance. Please help me to decide. Regards

Anonymous (not verified) on 25 Jul 2014 - 09:01

If accommodation is already covered. I think SAR 11,000 to support yourself is fine. But you need to consider the lifestyle you wish to have and how much you are already earning.

Good luck

Shantalie

Anonymous (not verified) on 25 Jul 2014 - 09:55

thnanks for the support regards

Anonymous (not verified) on 25 Jul 2014 - 09:56

Thanks for the help regards

Anonymous (not verified) on 13 Oct 2014 - 16:58

Hi , I have got an offer from and Saudi based IT Compnnay. for 12500 SRL, It sufficent for my living there. There is no accomadation included my Offer Letter accept that I havemonth(all inclusive plus return tickets to family plus health and medical insurance plus children education allowance as per actuals) Do i will be able save I am going to stay alone .

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