Hi Fearns, my husband has only been there for just over a week. he is staying in studio room with in a compound (i think).He has not started the search for a villa for us as of yet so have no figures to give you. we have just been working of the figures everyone else has given on other postings. He seems to be enjoying the place (probably enjoying the no kids and nagging wife more!!!) and remains quite positive about the place after the intial culture shock. This is what he says so far....nice to see sun and feel warmth on his skin, cooling down it was 36 degrees when i spoke to him this morning 10am there time.He sent photos from his office down by the Sheraton, there are cranes everywhere ( good for us, he is in construction), and food cheap, enjoyed a nice thai meal and a indian and a beer in a restaurant for $5 and very little greenery, very desert like (probably because it is in the desert i suppose!!!). If you look back over other postings you will find lots of questions similar to yours about the cost of living. good luck and if you want anymore info just PM me.
Hi Fearns, my husband has only been there for just over a week. he is staying in studio room with in a compound (i think).He has not started the search for a villa for us as of yet so have no figures to give you. we have just been working of the figures everyone else has given on other postings. He seems to be enjoying the place (probably enjoying the no kids and nagging wife more!!!) and remains quite positive about the place after the intial culture shock. This is what he says so far....nice to see sun and feel warmth on his skin, cooling down it was 36 degrees when i spoke to him this morning 10am there time.He sent photos from his office down by the Sheraton, there are cranes everywhere ( good for us, he is in construction), and food cheap, enjoyed a nice thai meal and a indian and a beer in a restaurant for $5 and very little greenery, very desert like (probably because it is in the desert i suppose!!!). If you look back over other postings you will find lots of questions similar to yours about the cost of living. good luck and if you want anymore info just PM me.