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@felipeabyazar52307 ай бұрын
I'm currently in a process to move to Dubai and that content is really helpful. So thank you for that ;)
@tuomaskiv7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@guruprasad1693Ай бұрын
Hey, great video! I just subscribed to your channel as well! I have been living in Dubai since 2002, and never in my life have I spent anywhere close to $190/week eating out. Veggies are fruits are relatively cheap (and of very good quality too!) if you can visit some supermarkets/hypermarkets like Lulu, Talal, Madina etc. This way, you can cook at home, and save 100s of AED every week. Also, in "old Dubai", there are so many restaurants that offer amazing meals and services than anywhere west of the Oud Metha area (which is fairly obvious to any Dubai resident who has watched this video). I would even say it's much better than any restaurants that side(*). I myself live east of the Creek (since I cannot share my exact area name here, I will tell you that my house is quite close to one of the first 5 green line stations of the Metro). When it comes to gym, there are many buildings that provide the amernity as a part of your tenancy (and it may be a very small fee in your tenant contract). Obviously, it'll not be as good as an actual gym. But, if you can tailor your workout such that you can do the workouts in the building's gym itself, you can save at least 300-400 AED/mo. When it comes to cars, I do not know why you aren't looking to buy one. You can get the latest Toyota Camry/Carolla for as cheap as ~AED 70,000 (which should do the job for you, as it is 5-seater and has decent mileage). If you take a car loan, the banks here in Dubai are very friendly and generous, in the sense that they offer very good interests that will not break your wallet. When it comes to entertainment, I will not comment on your preferences as it is everyone's own choice and preferences. I usually just find myself hanging out with friends in Karama or Bur Dubai and some of the malls there. For cinema, I prefer to go to VOX cinemas (they're the best in Dubai, imo). It costs just over 55 AED and can be cheaper if you have ceredit card offers. If you want to enjoy some time at malls, I would suggest Mirdif City Centre (for chilling/hanging out) or Outlet Malls (for shopping, cuz almost everything is sold at factory prices (so a bit cheaper)). (*) keep in mind that I am Indian, so I naturally prefer Indian food as well. PS: No hate or anything, I infact found your video to be very informative and insighful :) It gave me a better POV of a person that likes a little bit of the "Dubai Lifestyle". Subscribed! (I don't know if you'll ever read this, but I really hope that you enjoy your time at Dubai).
@ProfitBoss7 ай бұрын
New subscriber here. Thanks for the great videos. I'm considering moving out there from the UK now my tax bills here have started to get crazy!!
@tuomaskiv7 ай бұрын
I recommend!
@kbboy1013 ай бұрын
You spend a lot. I live in a 1BHK, not downtown but in a decent gated community (Mirdif) as a single person. My average monthly expenses are around AED 6K - 6.5K, which averages to approx. $450 per week (everything included). The thing about Dubai is if you're technically skilled and have good presentation, you can negotiate a good salary. And as you said, you might get a similar salary in the West (usually less), but you pay 40% in taxes whereas it is tax-free here. Dubai is expensive if you choose to live expensive. I work for a British Organization and my colleagues in the UK (on a similar level) cannot even dream of earning and saving what I do in Dubai.
@tuomaskiv3 ай бұрын
yes all correct
@alirazagadhi77956 ай бұрын
Thanks for your honest info
@lastofthemohicans4665Ай бұрын
Do you have a tip where to find apartments for monthly renting?
@Vibe_Boss3 ай бұрын
a thank thanks
@vsevolodpetrolhead86896 ай бұрын
Rent prices to me is hard to found out. Where do you found your apartment btw? I know a guy that changed a lot of apts from airbnb because they all was malfunctioning in one or other way, which kinda influenced on his overall impression about Dubai. On the other side - if you rent yearly, you need *a lot* of cash upfront. And there's a decent(close to 100%) chance that you will not live in Dubai full year, because it's just too hot(non-walkable even in September when I visited). So it's not cheaper in the end. Could you also cover topic about where to go for a summer from there? And how to properly do that(e.g. when I return with family, is it hard to find monthly apartment or it would be simpler and more proper to rent yearly despite I wouldn't live there for a full year)
@wajidjawaid66727 ай бұрын
What do you think about using serviced apartments or aparthotels in Dubai or Sharjah? Especially during the transition period of 3-4 months when you are settling into UAE and finding things out.
@tuomaskiv7 ай бұрын
Great idea this is basically what I did
@saraheliza2347Ай бұрын
If I get paid 2200 AED/month excluding benefits, is it doable?
@kashchicago6 ай бұрын
What site or place do you use to rent a car?
@tuomaskiv6 ай бұрын
Careem
@franciscoribeiro57597 ай бұрын
Why don't you just a buy an used car / lease one?
@mrrscta9 ай бұрын
I would stop renting the car and move the funds to experiences and food.
@tuomaskiv9 ай бұрын
Yeah I only rent it in months when I know I will need it a lot
@hsdxb9 ай бұрын
😂 500 is 2 dinners not really end of the world
@Vibe_Boss3 ай бұрын
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@leonardospillerlusente77376 ай бұрын
man, cool video but thats NOT a ribeye steak! It's a cut from the LAMB LEG!
@gangafreak75334 ай бұрын
Bros transport costs is the same as living somewhere in south east asia for 1 month thats for 4 people you lost touch with reality 😂
@alisaalisa5744Ай бұрын
Maybe you did not took into account that there is many different realities people live 🙏
@satoshi_corner8 ай бұрын
Thailand is the place to be, Dubai looks a total rip off.
@tuomaskiv8 ай бұрын
depends on what you like
@YeahWellShutUp5 ай бұрын
Looking at that cost of living, I have to agree that Thailand, Malaysia and Bali seem like better value for money. Dubai seems suitable for those with a successful remote-first business or those who have enough money saved up to live off of capital gains. For those earning a salary or those just starting out with a company, Dubai just won't be worth it.
Any suggestions to find nice apartments? Thank you 🙏
@tuomaskiv7 ай бұрын
propertyfinder and bayut
@ธนลีดาศรีประทุม7 ай бұрын
Thank you
@amiralikhani30186 ай бұрын
Hi,can i know whats your job?
@mo-a-p98659 ай бұрын
what would you say is the minimum & ideal salary someone should be earning to live comfortably in Dubai and also save money (i.e similar to your lifestyle) ?
@tuomaskiv9 ай бұрын
Perhaps $4-5k a month (2k a month rent, 1-2k other stuff, 1k savings)
@supernova4life18 ай бұрын
Decent lifestyle 10k pm. A good lifestyle 25k pm. Sky is the limit.
@sasban6 ай бұрын
Transport $637 $147 Entertain $100 $25 Food $1209 $279 Rent $3500 $807 Other $400 $100
@Ty-qf7bv5 ай бұрын
Me Broke
@zurijake002 ай бұрын
@@Ty-qf7bv😂😂 his video is not for the average person in dubai
@Vibe_Boss3 ай бұрын
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@Vibe_Boss3 ай бұрын
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@3hfoodbyanitafreimann2 ай бұрын
Great and very informative video, thank you for your effort Tuomas. :) I like your energy.
@RushmoorFizzbomb3 ай бұрын
I guess it depends on where you live. As a couple we only spend a third of your living costs per person and that includes health insurance and running a Touareg. Plus we live in a 3 bed townhouse. But we are here to make money and not spend it.
@Vibe_Boss3 ай бұрын
a thank you from me
@akanshakapoor23004 ай бұрын
Hey! Anything on wooden houses in the west vs stone/marble houses in ME?
@AllysonBoarder5 ай бұрын
THe grass is NOT greener on the other side.
@NathanTradesFx7 ай бұрын
How much do I need to move there?
@adammr70977 ай бұрын
My biggest problem with your video - no prices in local currency. It is AED and not USD in Dubai.
@tuomaskiv7 ай бұрын
I know but 98% of people watching this are international, hence more familiar with USD.
@julioc.7760Ай бұрын
Thanks Man, great down to earth, simple enough video.