How good/bad is the cost of living in Dubai?

Question

I got an offer from a company in Dubai. Being a typical migrant worker...I try to convert the money I am to receive there with the local currency here in my country. The funny thing is...its not as big as I am expecting (though, I'm kind of comparing it with how much I was earning before when I was working in Tokyo). But I so like the company.

I'm considering the offer, but will I survive if I live there? I heard that Dubai is an expensive city.

Can you help me please? This would greatly help me in deciding if I am to sign the contract or not.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Depending on the industry, accomodation is usually supplied. TAKE IT...otherwise you will be  looking at around AED 5,000 for a room in a villa.

Staff accom is great, it usually supplies transport and meals.

Make sure that the company is a well known one and you will end up loving it here. Its a shock at first! but it is a wonderful place.

Good luck for your future!

Answer 2

Hard to answer, as you haven't given us too much info.  Tokyo may be more expensive to live, I don't know, and can't compare.  Good luck getting a good answer with this little info.

Answer 3

depends how much are you rvcing?? 3k a month.. single... you will be fine.. not perfect but fine.. country has many finer things to offer.. its up to you if you can control your spending LOL go for it.. perfect place!!

where is your citizenship? american??