Is my salary enough to live well in Saudi Arabia?

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on 2 Mar 2018

I am an Indian ,and would be shifting to Yanbu in late March.I have been offered a compensation of 13000 SAR p.m ,with lodging and transportation being mine.

Can you please highlight if the salary mentioned above is a respectable one or not?What will be the avg monthly savings with moderate living standards, accompanied by occasional outings and an annual foreign trip.

Providing a break up of expenses ,including house rent to other would be of great help.

Bodhisatya

Kyle de Villiers on 2 Mar 2018 - 12:40

Hi B.

What type job have you been offered?

Accomodation and certain foods can be expensive, but living in Saudia Arabia isn't especially more expensive than living elsewhere in the Middle-East.

Here is an Expat Arrivals page breaking down the cost of living in Saudia Arabia. Costs obviously vary from city to city.

Best,
Kyle

bodhiCHE on 2 Mar 2018 - 12:52

I am a chemical Engineer , going there as a process Engineer..Can u please highlight if the salary offered is respectable or not.

Kyle de Villiers on 2 Mar 2018 - 14:31

Hi again,

According to payscale.com, the salary is slightly less than the average:
https://www.payscale.com/research/SA/Job=Chemical_Engineer/Salary

Thankfully, chemical engineers expect sharp pay increases after a few years of working.

-Kyle

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