Yeah, here in Dubai the rent is outrageously expensive. The revenue generated by Real Estate surpasses even the revenue they make off of oil, even in these days of high gas prices. Likewise, there is the illusion of democracy here as well. The price of goods and groceries is the same as the states. Work hours are long and employers are known for taking advantage of non-Western employees.

I was just wondering if the salaries in Singapore would be enough to cover rent. Here, about 75% of my husband's salary goes towards rent, then a large chunk goes towards transportation. Since there is no effective public transport here yet we have to use taxis or rental cars. I'd like to find a place where we could live for 2 yrs. and afford rent & transport and actually be able to save some money while we wait for his greencard.