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What is the cost of living in Malaysia like?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Malaysia
Hello, I am Malay from India. I am offered Job in KL-Malaysia with Gross salary of USD 2500/- Per month. Kindly advise whether it should be accepted and what would be cost of living, Cost of 1 bedded Rented House. I am planning to take my wife with me? What will be cost per month?

How do I set up a business in Jamaica? Do I need a local lawyer?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jamaica
Hi! I'm looking to start a business in Jamaica and looking for recommendations for good lawyers who can help me do this - regulations, taxation, incorporation. It will be in the insurance sector, so lawyers that are knowledgeable in this sector would be important. Have you worked with any good lawyers that you can recommend?

How can I improve my English while living in Glasgow?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Glasgow
Do you have any idea of how could I speak more English in order to learn the language better? I want to improve my English. An idea could be speaking with people. I could do also volunter work. I studied physics and I have worked for a long time as a teacher.

Is 10,000 AED per month a good salary in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi, I have a job offer of AED 10,000 per month in Abu Dhabi, no food or accommodation facility. What I feel is this is a less amount of salary I was offered and I won't be able to live with that. But I want to confirm it from others. I have another job offer in hand with INR 100,000 per month in Mumbai. I live normal middle class life style, neither miser nor spendthrift. I don't want to share accommodation with others. Please assist. Regards, Parth

Is this salary enough for a good lifestyle in Doha?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Qatar
Hi Shantalie, I have been given an onsite assignment to doha with a designation BA. the pay i am receiving is 11K QAR PM. with pick and drop facility to work location.is this a good pay to live in doha with my spouse. will there be any opportunity for new jobs if i will to work a while and switch MK

Can I travel to my home country and return to Dubai at anytime by using the UAE work visa?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Dubai
I'm from india. I need a clarification about the rules and regulations regarding work permit and residency and employment visa in Dubai. I'm going to Dubai under a work visa. Can i travel to my home country and return to dubai at anytime by using the UAE work visa?

What are the most important things to know when moving to Vietnam?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Vietnam
We are setting up a ways to help foreigner people who are preparing travel and living in Vietnam more convenient. So please let us know your opinions on the following issues: - For a foreigner: + The information that you really need in Vietnam? The issues such as accomodation, safety, entertainment place, make friends, etc + What is the most needed things in forum for foreigners? Sharing experiences topic, question and answer to social problems, etc + What do you hate in the Vietnam forum? and so on - For the Vietnamese: + What makes you willing to help foreigners?

Any advice on schools in Abu Dhabi?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Hi there

My two kids and I will be joining my husband in Abu Dhabi in a few months. I was just wondering whether anyone has any ideas for me to make sure that I choose the right school for them. This is new for all of us, so I'm a bit stressed and feeling lost. Any help or insight would be so welcome. 

Thanks so much,

Kate

Can I bring my TV and other small appliances from France (220V) to Singapore?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore
I will be moving to Singapore... Does anyone have experience or recommendations regarding the relevance to bring my flat screen TV and other small kitchen appliances from France or simililar countries in Europe? The y are all 220V with a French plug, although I am not concerned with the plug, just need UK-equivalent adapter. Thanks!! Philippe

What's the real estate sector like in Hong Kong?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Hong Kong

Hi, I just want to know if I would be able move from Dubai to Hong Kong to work in real estate sector? I have been working here for few years in Dubai in this field and i would like to know about this field in Hong Kong in terms of average yearly earning.

Thanks,

Joe Krait

How do I solve internet/TV problems in Cyprus?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Cyprus
Hi I hope someone can help please we are going to be travelling back and forth to Cyprus as we have just bought an Apartment in Paphos.

We got the internet installed Primetel 6gb and an XBMC box so we can access all the English channels but when I go to the channels any of them they only download to 50% is there anything we can do.It keeps buffering and stopping.

Thanks for your help in advance

Realtor fees for selling property in Italy?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Italy
Hello, I am a Canadian resident and am completing the sale of a small property in Italy. I have to pay the realtor a fee of 5000 euro + 1100 IVA . Is it correct that a non EU resident pays IVA on the realtor commission, or is it refundable ? Thanks MClark

Living and working in Adelaide?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Adelaide
hi everyone i would like to get advice on renting a cheap apartment in adelaide cbd and cost of living in adelaide for a couple and 2 year old son and jobs for medical lab technician in adelaide. i will be reaching adelaide in january 2015 from india and do employers recruit expats from india while we are in india. please help thank you

What is the cost of living in Singapore?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Singapore
Hello Everyone, I have been offered gross 5700 SGD per month. I'm married and moving with wife and no kid. Is it a good offer to afford a nice lifestyle in Singapore? What is tax rate currently? And it would be much appreciated if any one can help me with approx expenditure (rent+traveling+ medical+ food etc). What are advisable places for renting out and things need to keep in mind before moving in? Many thanks in Advance!

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