From USA Moving to Dubai or Abu Dhabi

23000 and free accommodation and schooling is a good income. Abu Dhabi (where I live) is very cheap, especially the electricity and water charges. There is an American school here but I believe that a lot of American expats prefer to send their kids to the british school. but I don't have kids here so not sure about that. Food is cheap and travel is cheap especially the bus service which is first rate and cost 2 dirm per trip. Taxis cheap too. my electricity bill for the month was 80 dirm and I kept the aircon on 24/7. the internet is the most expensive as etislat has the sole rights to provide internet and that costs me 299 dirm a month for unlimited download. The paid tv is crap in my opinion as only about 6 western channels and mostly news channels so I pay for vpngates just google vpngates. hope this helps you income is good especially if you have accommodation and schooling included as these two are the most expensive

Hi Zubbron,

The Cost of Living in Dubai and The Cost of Living in Abu Dhabi pages will give you a good idea on the prices of everyday goods in the UAE. I think your salary will allow you and your family to live comfortably in the UAE.

As for international schools, there are plenty to choose from in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Both emirates have a huge expat community and plenty of schools to cater to the needs of all of thos populations.

Good luck,

Shantalie