Hallo,
I am a German citizen of an Arab country background. I have recently been offered a relatively senior management role by a ministry in Saudi Arabia. I will be based in Riyadh.
Although the ministry is not providing me with accommodation, they have provided me with annual housing allowance of 50,000 SAR for me to select the accommodation of my choice. I am expected to move to Riyadh by the end of August 2014.
As this is my first KSA assignment, I will be grateful if you can help me with the following:
- The company has offered me a salary equivalent to USD 80K. Is the salary comparative keeping in mind that I am a PhD holder?
- Which are the best districts in terms of safety, amenities, reach, to stay in Riyadh (middle class level :-)). How much does living in a three rooms apartment cost? What are the most famous real estate companies?
- As the ministry is not providing me with a car, I will have to procure my own transport. How much will a new car cost? I will be interested in either an Audi or VW.
- My wife and son will be joining me in Riyadh after the family visa is granted. How is the governmental education platform in Saudi Arabia? Are there any decent public schools where my son (bilingual) will be able to get admission?
- Will we be able to get domestic help and a driver easily in Riyadh? What are the average monthly salary levels for domestic helps and drivers?
- I will also be obliged if I can be helped with social life patterns in Riyadh - Parties, Clubs, Desert Drives, Trips to Bahrain, Trips to Dubai, Life in the compounds, etc.
I am a German citizen of an Arab country background. I have recently been offered a relatively senior management role by a ministry in Saudi Arabia. I will be based in Riyadh.
Although the ministry is not providing me with accommodation, they have provided me with annual housing allowance of 50,000 SAR for me to select the accommodation of my choice. I am expected to move to Riyadh by the end of August 2014.
As this is my first KSA assignment, I will be grateful if you can help me with the following:
- The company has offered me a salary equivalent to USD 80K. Is the salary comparative keeping in mind that I am a PhD holder?
- Which are the best districts in terms of safety, amenities, reach, to stay in Riyadh (middle class level :-)). How much does living in a three rooms apartment cost? What are the most famous real estate companies?
- As the ministry is not providing me with a car, I will have to procure my own transport. How much will a new car cost? I will be interested in either an Audi or VW.
- My wife and son will be joining me in Riyadh after the family visa is granted. How is the governmental education platform in Saudi Arabia? Are there any decent public schools where my son (bilingual) will be able to get admission?
- Will we be able to get domestic help and a driver easily in Riyadh? What are the average monthly salary levels for domestic helps and drivers?
- I will also be obliged if I can be helped with social life patterns in Riyadh - Parties, Clubs, Desert Drives, Trips to Bahrain, Trips to Dubai, Life in the compounds, etc.
