Moving to Abu Dhabi

Ivan_SRB · 2023-12-19T12:53:06+01:00

Discuss the cost of living in Abu Dhabi for a family of four on a 40K AED salary, including school fees and saving tips.

Ivan_SRB New member

Member since 06 October 2015

Ivan_SRBNew member19 December 2023 10:53:06

Hi members ,

I just got an offer for a job in Abu Dhabi with a salary of 40K AED+school fees (35K per year) . Is this salary OK for a family of 4 (two kids) ? Can I do some money saving with that salary ?

Thanx

ale1duf Member

Member since 23 November 2023

ale1dufMember19 December 2023 11:22:43

@Ivan_SRB my take on it ... absolutely not enough if you are the only income in the family, but then again, it will very much depend on your life style and where + in what condition you wish to leave. i mean a car is already the price of your annual income ... just my view though, don't let it stop you however, re-negotiate and show them you need more, movement is an opportunity in itself !!!

Ivan_SRB New member

Member since 06 October 2015

Ivan_SRBNew member19 December 2023 11:36:32

@ale1duf Thank you for your comment... I 'm in a big dilemma right now.

ale1duf Member

Member since 23 November 2023

ale1dufMember19 December 2023 13:51:39

just say yes but for more money backing up your ask with cost of leaving study, what business is this in ?

Ivan_SRB New member

Member since 06 October 2015

Ivan_SRBNew member19 December 2023 14:10:26

I'm an petroleum engineer , and the position is at ADNOC. However, i'm not planning to move my whole family without being able to save some money every month, it is just pointless.

supperclubme New member

Member since 25 November 2024

supperclubmeNew member28 May 2025 07:48:43

Hello, and congrats on your offer of employment. A family of four may survive in Abu Dhabi on 40,000 AED per month plus 35,000 AED in school fees each year. Generally, total living expense is approximately 14,000 鈥� 21,000 AED/month for housing, internet, groceries, transportation, and extra(leisure). You will have a good financial buffer if you manage your lifestyle well.