Is 18k/month good salary for single guy in Dubai?

[Toon]

Originally Posted by themash

Is medical not only mandatory in Abu Dhabi? Didn't think it was mandatory in Dubai, may have picked that one up wrong though??

Would you work for a company that DIDN'at offer you full medical?

[themash]

Does not mean I would go into a negotiation stating its mandatory if it's not!

[Toon]

If the company don't give it, in a country where there is no national health service, do they value you?

I think not.

[themash]

Your on a different point, I said I was not sure if it was mandatory to be provided by a company, the important part in negotiating is knowing the facts and building your case around them, saying you want healthcare because it's mandatory if it's not just devalues your whole case! What else are you guessing at and chancing your arm with!

[Toon]

Originally Posted by themash

Your on a different point, I said I was not sure if it was mandatory to be provided by a company, the important part in negotiating is knowing the facts and building your case around them, saying you want healthcare because it's mandatory if it's not just devalues your whole case! What else are you guessing at and chancing your arm with!

Fair comment.

[petrolhead]

Yes, it's mandatory in AD - wish it was in Dubai

[blue_moon]

18K is enough for a single guy, and common for your age and experience. This is a cost calculator: link. It does not sound like you actually got the offer, because I never heard of an offer that would not clearly list all the allowances.

[BedouGirl]

Leave passage - i.e., a return ticket to your home 'port' every year is not mandatory.

[Toon]

Originally Posted by BedouGirl

Leave passage - i.e., a return ticket to your home 'port' every year is not mandatory.

Not every year no, but once every two years is, and a return ticket when you leave the company is.

[Enzoo]

with that kind of salary for a single guy like you. you can certainly save some dough. but live within your means.dubai has lots to offer and you may certainly be tempted to spend lavishly.