Cost of living KSA
May 14th 2018, 11:31 am
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Cost of living KSA
So I like my own brand of toiletries.... how readily available are they and what’s the cost comparison to the UK
May 15th 2018, 9:12 am
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Re: Cost of living KSA
hard to answer unless we know what they are
May 15th 2018, 11:40 am
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If I list them I might be here a while 🙄🙄🙄
i have another question about painkillers. I seriously injured my back about ten years ago and have severe pain.
im on a nerve pain medicine called Pregablin.
How easy would it be to bring it in to KSA
should I get the prescription attested by the foreign common wealth office
what are are health costs like in KSA. I will have health insurance with my company
May 15th 2018, 12:11 pm
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With regards to your medication read this https://www.saudiembassy.net/bringin...m-saudi-arabia
May 15th 2018, 1:00 pm
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Thank you kindly.
Thats useful to know.
ill look into it.
regards
There is a Boots however not all UK brands are available and it is always best to stock up on your trips home
With regards to your medication read this https://www.saudiembassy.net/bringin...m-saudi-arabia
With regards to your medication read this https://www.saudiembassy.net/bringin...m-saudi-arabia
May 15th 2018, 5:01 pm
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Pregabalin is marketed as LYRICA. This story in "The Saudi Gazette" tells a tale
Saudi youth and the abuse of prescription drugs - Saudi Gazette
Saudi youth and the abuse of prescription drugs - Saudi Gazette
May 16th 2018, 6:21 pm
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Just because your company provides health insurance doesn't mean it's any good. Find out what is covered and what isn't BEFORE you get sick.
May 17th 2018, 7:50 am
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Re: Cost of living KSA
The brands of everything here are limited, compared to what you find in the UK. It's almost guaranteed that if you prefer a particular brand you won't find it in any shops.
I'm not sure why, possibly bureaucracy or bribery, but shopping in Saudi - even in a metropolis like Riyadh - is usually expensive, frustrating and disappointing. I rarely bother looking for anything in particular, but will have a browse in a few, select department stores and supermarkets once a fortnight or so.
Online shopping should be getting better, as Amazon recently bought Souq, but I'd still bring in anything you deem necessary.
I'm not sure why, possibly bureaucracy or bribery, but shopping in Saudi - even in a metropolis like Riyadh - is usually expensive, frustrating and disappointing. I rarely bother looking for anything in particular, but will have a browse in a few, select department stores and supermarkets once a fortnight or so.
Online shopping should be getting better, as Amazon recently bought Souq, but I'd still bring in anything you deem necessary.
May 20th 2018, 2:21 pm
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Re: Cost of living KSA
The brands of everything here are limited, compared to what you find in the UK. It's almost guaranteed that if you prefer a particular brand you won't find it in any shops.
I'm not sure why, possibly bureaucracy or bribery, but shopping in Saudi - even in a metropolis like Riyadh - is usually expensive, frustrating and disappointing. I rarely bother looking for anything in particular, but will have a browse in a few, select department stores and supermarkets once a fortnight or so.
Online shopping should be getting better, as Amazon recently bought Souq, but I'd still bring in anything you deem necessary.
I'm not sure why, possibly bureaucracy or bribery, but shopping in Saudi - even in a metropolis like Riyadh - is usually expensive, frustrating and disappointing. I rarely bother looking for anything in particular, but will have a browse in a few, select department stores and supermarkets once a fortnight or so.
Online shopping should be getting better, as Amazon recently bought Souq, but I'd still bring in anything you deem necessary.
May 20th 2018, 6:43 pm
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Shopping for textiles and clothes can be amazingly diverse in KSA. Has anyone been in the Souk in downtown Jeddah ? Especially in the High season of the Pilgrimage. There is more to life than Marks and Spencers and Primark !
