Randy
@randyksa
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
American
Lives in Jubail & Riyadh
Speaks English
Registration: 19 January 2014
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Average salary for EFL Teachers? by Madbrad7979
Hi guys! I was wondering if you could tell me what an average salary at a Uni in Riyadh for ESL teachers is? Thank you!
Salaries are based on race and nationality in Saudi Arabia. Where were you born and what is your nationality? These both determine basic pay. Read More
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia – 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Saudi Arabia in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Saudi Arabia you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Saudi Arabia? > ...
The cost of living in Saudi is 'zero' if you have a proper job and a good company. I am a Marketing Director from the USA and live in Saudi with zero expenses. My company provides me a home on a compound fully furnished, the compound also ... Read More
Iqama Renewal (SR 2400 for Labour Card) by msa27
I have been told that now the iqama renewal cost becomes more higher (Iqama Renewal Sr. 650, Labour Card Sr. 2400 and general services office fee for each case 150-200). Can anyone tell that WHATS GOING ON
Your company pays all Iqama fees! If not you have a lame company and should return home. Read More
Looking for Schwabe and other homeo medicine store by microsoftee
Does anybody know about any medical store selling Homeopathic medicines e.g. Schwabe etc. I'm living nearby Mariott Riyadh, Debaab street, Hai Wazarat area.
I have zero medical education. However, I would advise to only seek what is allowed in Saudi Arabia. If you feel the medication is required you should plan a trip home to care for yourself. It is always best to follow the laws of the land in my ... Read More
"Bored to death" by monicaloca
I really feel so boring here!
So many expats from Philippines in Riyadh with alot of get togehters. Read More
Looking for info on Al Khobar by RaleighGirl
Hi everyone - Looking for some information on Al Khobar. My family has lived in Yanbu for the past 2 years but now my hubby is interviewing for a position in Khobar. Any information you have would be great - used to Saudi life but we lived in ...
Yanbu is the sticks and Khobar is the city. Anything and everthing is there. As a westerner you will feel right at home. The weather is same as New Orleans. Shopping and eating from IKEA to KFC. I am here 20 years its all what you make it. God Bess! Read More
Moving to Jubail (need assistance) by nlw779
I have accepted a job at a local university in Jubail and I would like to know the best compound to live and affordable. My salary is SR 8000 a month. I have a doctorate degree this seems a bit low I am not sure. Please help me, my husband and my ...
That's a bad salary! The norm for housing is 3 months salary/SR24000 for a one year rental. You won't find housing near the University less than SR65000 a year also prior to your husbands arrival the university must provide female housing as your ... Read More
IT Job Offer / Single Male / Riyadh by ckn2
Hi community, I have just received a job offer from an international company based in Riyadh as a Solution Architect. They offered a monthly salary of 16877 SAR - including 1BHK in a community with other colleagues. I am 25 - working in IT for 6 ...
Stay in Germany! Saudi Arabia is no place for a young western single male! Money or thought of saving money means nothing to the time you will loose. Enjoy your freedom in Germany and enjoy life! Read More
4500 SAR in Riyadh a good one to live by LOKESHSUNE
I have been offered a job in one of the MNC in riyadh of 4500 SAR. Am married with no kids..am not very sure if I could go ahead with this offer??this is inclusive of accommodation as well. Am wondering if there would be any savings with this ...
SR 4500 is nothing. Better to just stay home! Read More
Al-Jude 1 by MickyMICK
Anybody living in Al-Jude 1? I am working as contractor for Sadara and I will be moving there in early April. How do you like it there? We are newly weds with no kiddos. Looking to meet a few folks. I am 33 and my wife will be joining me as ...
Every time it rains the place floods and so do the roads around it. The entry and exit to the main road is very dangerous and you almost die every morning trying to go to work with all the traffic! Best to avoid the place! Read More
Processing of Wife's Visa if all documents are certified & attested. by waseem.murade
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A salary of SR 2500 won't go far for a family here in Saudi Arabia! It would due for a single but not for a family, really! Read More
Iqama Renewal (SR 2400 for Labour Card) by msa27
I have been told that now the iqama renewal cost becomes more higher (Iqama Renewal Sr. 650, Labour Card Sr. 2400 and general services office fee for each case 150-200). Can anyone tell that WHATS GOING ON
Iqama renewal is usually the companies expense. However, if they told you from the beginning you will pay it and you agreed that's life. The price went up and us sure to rise more in the coming years. Read More