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The cost of living in Abu Dhabi for expatriates is steep and should increase only emirate's oil exporters of the economy continues to flourish Although many travel to Abu Dhabi to save money in the environment without tax, expatriates should be aware that the quality of life comes at a high price.
Salaries Abu Dhabi declined, and most of the benefits included in the expat packages of the past are no longer normal protocol that said, with the right kind of research, expatriates can accurately estimate costs and to take appropriate measures to play a better pay and the lifestyle they imagined.
As in the case, the cost of an individual to live in Abu Dhabi is very variable; the ability to live a life of opulence is just like the chance to get an advantageous price and conveniently.
A sad reality of the emirate is that nationality plays a key role in the affirmation of this kind of salary you are able to earn Keep in mind that the Emiratis will always be at the top of the pyramid and through no fault of their own, South Asians constitute the lowest level of Western expatriates are somewhere in the middle.
Accommodation, car and school for those with children constitute the bulk of spending, while food, clothing and entertainment are generally affordable.
Regardless of one social status, housing costs in Abu Dhabi are outrageous Expats should anticipate their biggest expense being the dwelling; rent takes up almost 50 percent of a monthly salary.
On the Island Housing is more expensive than housing off of the island, as is the case with furnished and unfurnished accommodation, respectively.
Do not forget to address the issue of a transport allowance or, for those who plan to buy most of their household goods on arrival, a starter allowance.
Public services are reasonably priced Abu Dhabi However, utilities are nevertheless part of the expatriate account, so be prepared to pay, especially if you plan to keep a garden and air-conditioned villa.
Flat sharing is a good cost solution exorbitant rent, but do be careful to rent a room in a house that has been divided; which is illegal in Abu Dhabi.
Besides accommodation, the cost of renting or buying a car will likely be another major expense for expatriates in Abu Dhabi.
Public transport is available and economical; However, most who moved to Abu Dhabi prefer to use a car to get around the emirate.
An option to save money is to ship a car's cost Abu Dhabi vary depending on the location of the country of origin expatriate, and import duties to be paid; but overall, if you plan to stay in Abu Dhabi for a year, the total cost of importing and exporting can be much less than renting or buying a car in the emirate.
An unexpected cost that is impossible to predict, but easily preventable, is the outrageous cost of parking tickets and speeding in Abu Dhabi In an effort to fight against illegal behavior, the authorities have set heavy fines for such violations.
Expatriate parents with children definitely need to work the heavy tuition in their annual budgets of international private schools in Abu Dhabi charge a fortune for an education, some Westerners feel, hardly worth the extravagant price.
Tuition varies greatly, with extras such as school uniforms, annual bus tickets, textbooks and non-refundable registration fee, adding to costs.
Assignees should try to negotiate compensation in their salary package Although the educational benefits are less common, they still exist.
In Abu Dhabi, employers are legally required to provide expatriates with health insurance so happily, is one of the costs of assignees won not need to worry However, some employers use local Medicare which is not recommended for people at risk who have major health problems.
Older expatriates or people in poor health, may need to maintain health insurance in their home country and make sure that their employers finance the emergency evacuation insurance Otherwise, care local health meets the standards for minor problems.
The cost of food and clothing have the potential to monopolize large portions of the salary of an expat, or next to nothing cost There is an impressive array of dining options and shopping in Abu Dhabi for every budget.
Local food will always be more reasonably priced than imported products, and the ethnic Indian style Arabic, Chinese and African restaurants are much cheaper than the hotel restaurants and organic food and Western brands bars can invoke an invoice of major grocery store, so do not be afraid to try Emirati counterparts to reduce costs.
In addition, alcohol is expensive, so try to buy duty-free goods at the airport.
Clothing Carrefour and shopping downtown is incredibly affordable, while the big names and popular labels found in malls in Abu Dhabi will be expensive books and electronics also tend to be more expensive than expatriates can be used, and therefore, many buy these products during the trip of strange return.
Prices may vary depending on product and service provider The list below shows the average prices for March 2017.
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