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Forum: ME Job Discussions
Oct 27th 2025, 2:39 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,032
Posted By Djuro

Re: Big 4 Audit SM Job Offer Dubai

First, don't ever take anything they tell you as true. Directors do exist in the Big 4 there and this is likely just bait.

Second, a two bedroom in Dubai, last I looked a year and a bit ago, sets...
Forum: Middle East
Apr 6th 2024, 9:43 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 10,104
Posted By Djuro

Re: What is your experience so far of Living in Riyadh?

Second this. I went the other way round and life is so much easier. Traffic issue is not about congestion but about how they drive, i.e. horribly and super rudely. Customer service is non-existent....
Forum: Middle East
Mar 27th 2023, 11:47 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 6,526
Posted By Djuro

Re: Advice on living costs for family in Riyadh

Hey, let's break it down for you.

Basic Salary: SAR 62,000/month

Expenses/month:
Rent - 16,600 - yes this gets you a decend 3 bedroom in a decent compound.
Groceries - 2000 - probably more...
Forum: Middle East
Mar 3rd 2023, 7:40 am
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

Two tricky bits. One: not sure whether compounds would accept you for 6 months. All the ones I dealt with required a one year contract. You could ask if they would agree to 6 months, but be aware...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 27th 2023, 6:20 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

Hmm depends on what "not a huge budget" means. For some people this would mean SAR 60k pa, for others SAR 250k pa. Also don't know what size you'd want. I looked at 2 beds and the pricing was in the...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 25th 2023, 10:05 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 61,104
Posted By Djuro

Re: Accommodation Challenges in Neom (NC2)

Everyone should take heed of this. Things will never go the way you will expect. Also, don't under any circumstances expect the HR people to actually provide useful guidance - check and sort...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 6th 2022, 5:37 am
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

i was quoted less on the spot than via email as they had a special offer but yes generally you can negotiate.

you can socialise on the grounds, there are themed nights at the restaurant/bar, mums...
Forum: Middle East
Oct 6th 2022, 3:41 am
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

Hi,

I surfed the websites and then went in person to Nakhla, Californa, Ranco and Arabian Homes.

I went for Ranco on the value for money basis. Also the apartment I got is quite nice and new....
Forum: Middle East
Sep 21st 2022, 12:23 am
Replies: 20
Views: 17,482
Posted By Djuro

Re: Cost of living in Riyadh-KSA

As all will say it depends but for a single person SAR 35k is decent especially if you live off compound. Taurus85's figures are quite on spot, with leisure part one that varies massively depending...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 24th 2021, 7:48 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

A reliable Ford?! :confused: Wow. I'll still stick with Asian. How often does one have to service a "normal" car used in "normal" conditions (town driving)? I get the impression you have to change...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 23rd 2021, 7:55 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

Just what my line of thinking was..Elantra/Corolla, bought with an Arabic speaker in tow..thanks for the market tip.

HiHo : Al Bustan is very expensive.

Portuguese_KSA : are you sure you can...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 23rd 2021, 12:37 am
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

Fair enough. So it will be a banger then. :cool: Always scored more with the other grief-causing loss maker when driving bangers, too.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 22nd 2021, 11:59 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

Wouldn't it be expensive to rent/lease cf. eg buying a 10 yr old semi-banger Toyota for cash?
Forum: Middle East
Nov 20th 2021, 1:57 am
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

My 2 cents: don't buy German! You don't want your car being towed to the shop in 40+ heat. Buy Japanese/Korean. A crapbox too, if it's a Toyota or so it will still work. And pocket the money, why...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 18th 2021, 9:40 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,148
Posted By Djuro

Re: Another one going to Riyadh...

Hi there,

feel free to check my thread out, it has a lot of info on current compound situation. Arabian Homes sounds like a good bet for you. Your budget seems realistic for your needs. Feel free...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 14th 2021, 10:03 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

It's bad news! There is no Dacia Sandero in KSA!

Laugh we may but I recently drove the newest model of the Sandero and GOOD NEWS! there is honestly no reason at all to choose e.g. a Golf over the...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 14th 2021, 9:56 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

Won't bother with SUVs, I am a diesel manual compact scrooge type of a car guy. Real shame there's no Dacia in KSA :lol:
Forum: Middle East
Nov 14th 2021, 7:41 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

:rofl: sounds like a mix of Italy and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Fingers crossed I'll survive!

Waay off topic but my thread..is it complicated to buy a used car? I don't want to shell out on a new one -...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 13th 2021, 8:53 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,223
Posted By Djuro

Re: UK PAYE corporate employee work / contract - working physically in Dubai

As UKMS said definitely seek professional advice. Your UK sourced income could still be taxed in the UK even if you are not there. Perhaps your employer would be willing to pay for such advice. And...
Forum: Europe
Nov 13th 2021, 8:00 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 8,848
Posted By Djuro

Re: Road trip through Eastern Europe in November

Roads and driving standards will get progressively worse the further east you go. When you enter Serbia you’ll get on a stretch of motorway with tons of potholes (unless this has been fixed in the...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 13th 2021, 7:35 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

Are they agressive or just generally incompetent? I am used to dreadful, agressive driving of cars equipped with clutches - people cutting in, swerving, driving too fast, not indicating etc.
Forum: Middle East
Nov 13th 2021, 6:20 am
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

Do hijack - the more people sharing their experience the better.

At the moment we’re leaning towards Ranco or Cordoba as cheper options or Nakhla as more expensive. Of course this may change...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 9th 2021, 11:41 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

An hour's commute is not great but not disastrous; where I am now I have a 40 minute commute.

What are the rush hour times - or is it always crazy?
Forum: Middle East
Nov 9th 2021, 7:39 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

Thanks HiHo,

I'll be working close to the airport, the "riyadh front" area, according to google maps.

So what would you estimate as the commute time difference from e.g. Ranco which is furthest...
Forum: Middle East
Nov 8th 2021, 11:14 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 69,557
Posted By Djuro

Re: One more Riyadh compound thread

Update: flares thank you for the Arabian Homes tip - looks very good in terms of price/quality + social life balance.

Antara - got a reply - same comments as California - also almost brand new so...
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