WaqasKhawaja

I know there have been many post in the past...and there is the link in Wiki...for a family of 4 but this is more specific to my situation.
WE (my wife and I) are moving very soon to Duabi and just doing some finial checks...which i need your help on please

I have been looking at 1 b/r apartment in Dubai around the healthcare city area and im getting them for about 55k to 60k. so that's is ok.

What cost of utility bills am i looking at in such a place? I know it depends on how much usage....but im not looking for specific unit figures...
as my search has lasted only 3 days, can i get an "all bills inclusive" in this price?

Regarding cars....not sure what the procedure is...is there such thing as HP over in UAE, or do you have to get a loan from the bank...? im looking at a small car for a run around...what can i get for 1500-2000 AED per month - is this a reasonable amount to set aside for a car?

Food shopping wise, I have allocated 1200AED per month

there will obviously be other expenses, which i have budgeted for (3k AED per month)

But if you guys could come back and provide some Round about figures...it will point me in the correct direction.


PS - Health insurance is 150 AED per month through my wife job - same cover as she gets

Blue Cat

Water and Elect should be about 500 dhs a month. I would up the food shopping bill to about 1500 dhs a month. As for the car I would lease one until you know you are staying for the duration of a car loan. Remember you go to jail here when you can't pay your debts.

WaqasKhawaja

500 for bills...cool!!!

and regarding leasing a car - take it its simple to sort out once im there....that can be another post from me

Thanks BlueCat

Blue Cat

did you manage to get her salary pushed up a bit? I am a tad worried about it to be honest but if you can get a job it will be fine. Leasing cars is easy, I will find out who my friend leases from.

WaqasKhawaja

yes we did.... will pm you

Edo

Looks like your wife is qualified to get a job and you are qualified to manage the money she earns from her job

WaqasKhawaja

yeah its a hard job.....

Millhouse

I would double your food bill provision to be honest, cars are the easiest thing to sort out here. it's everything else that is a nightmare

rowell

BC dont forget on an apt there is the housing fee on top of your bill which is 5% of your rent, not sure about villas

Patsy Stoned

yes but housing tax is a bit random..I have never paid it and I moved 2 months ago and still don't pay it

WaqasKhawaja

there is also agency fees 5% as well as building cost as mentioned above 5%


Can this be excluded......by negotiation?

Jeeper

Looking at leasing myself...surprised how much they've gone up recently.

1800dhs for an absolute piece of crap....probably with korean tyres.
anything half decent is 2,500dhs upwards.

Millhouse

Yup it is cheaper to buy a second hand car. I saw a 2002 Pajero for 25k - it only has to last a year before it works out cheaper than a 1litre yaris.

Blue Cat

same here Patsy

Jeeper

I ended up renting a 1.5 yaris....2150 a month.
Had thought of buying but I am only here for a few months more so couldn't be ars.ed with the hassle of insurances, risk of repairs etc.