The REAL COST of Living in Dubai IN 2023 | Living Expenses in UAE

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Hey guys, thanks for watching my video🥰 Please give this video a THUMBS UP 👍and SUBSCRIBE to my channel for more videos about my experiences in the UAE 🤳. Click here to watch my mom's first trip to Dubai 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/goGmXn6Md51maq8 Questions about teaching in Dubai? Drop your COMMENT below 👇

[@kerisamoonsamy6002]

Good day. Thank you for this video. My husband and I both have teaching qualifications from UNISA and I have heard that they will not be recognized in UAE. Is this true?

[@AnnahPokubye]

The detail!!! thank you for breaking everything down and putting life in Dubai (costs wise) in perspective for us!!

[@Khay_unfiltered]

I’m so glad I could share this perspective when it comes to cost. It’s something that a lot of people overlook and it’s important! 😊🙌🏾

[@mugolicizungu979]

Not me depending on google as I watch this video to help with conversions 🤣🤣 I have done all calculations like I am moving to Dubai tomorrow 🤣 You are absolutely gorgeous. Love the hair... Love the intro🤣 "broke, broke, broke" took me out. Also, can I just say your edits are amazing? You're doing so well ❤️❤️❤️

[@Khay_unfiltered]

😂😂 I didn’t convert cause I didn’t want to scare y’all with costs in Rands - when you’re this side - you’ll learn not to convert every time. Can I just say how happy your comment on edits makes me? 🥹 I’m literally jumping up and down. Thanks love! Truly appreciate it! 😊❤️❤️

[@Nazreen9997]

Converting to rand's make absolutely no sense. If u are earning and spending in the same country u have no business worrying about other currencies...

[@EGMADH]

@@Nazreen9997 yes, but if you’re not living there and you want to know 🤔

[@wanderingcucamber7082]

Thank you Khay for the detailed breakdown 🥳🥰 I’m so glad I found you during lockdown

[@Khay_unfiltered]

I’m so glad you found this video helpful. Hope it’ll help put things into perspective for you in terms of the cost of things here! ❤️😊

[@wanderingcucamber7082]

@@Khay_unfiltered It was so informative and you’re so well spoken! Thank you so much love x I’m currently in 🇨🇳 and returning soon eGulf. Take care ❤️

[@Khay_unfiltered]

@@wanderingcucamber7082 All the best and let me know how it goes, please! 😊❤️

[@khanyisilendelu2696]

Yey been patiently waiting for this one💃😊thanks bbe ❤️

[@Khay_unfiltered]

I’ve been putting it off for sooo long! Hope it’ll be beneficial. 😊💕💕💕

[@whysotravelous]

Don't know how I missed this. Love love 😍

[@Khay_unfiltered]

So glad you enjoyed it! ☺

[@lucymokotjo7720]

I enjoyed this video so much, packed with a lot of information.

[@Khay_unfiltered]

I’m so glad you’ve found this video helpful! 😊

[@fatimabaiyent.]

Do you find that you end up with the same money left over as in SA and if it's more, how much more, like R20k or more

[@khobosomkhabane7947]

Very informative my lovely Khay🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Khay_unfiltered]

I’m so happy this was useful to you. 😊❤️

[@khobosomkhabane7947]

@@Khay_unfiltered yes love it will help most us who want to get jobs abroad to know what to expect and not.

[@Khay_unfiltered]

@@khobosomkhabane7947 I was not as clued up as well when I first got here. It helps to have someone who’ll be open and honest with you. 😊

[@tayandamadulube9759]

Thank you my love. This is very informative 💕

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Only a pleasure! I’m glad I could share something informative to you. 😊❤️

[@wanderingcucamber7082]

Thank you Khay for the detailed breakdown especially to see how it’s like for a resident VS visitor 🥳🥰 I’m so glad I found you during lockdown. Basically babe 2million yonke into 🤣 I cannot wait to return to the Middle East sis.

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Yoh sis! You have no idea ukuthi kubiza kanjan la. People used to tell me - things are cheap in Dubai but not la. Your salary is as high as the cost of living here 💔😫

[@Khay_unfiltered]

So you’ve been here before? In which country?

[@wanderingcucamber7082]

@@Khay_unfiltered 🤡😂 They never lied!!! And I physically get sick when I need to pay bills kemna. I know it’s different countries there are quite a has changes hey. I worked in KSA from 2014-2019 and utilities were included at both compounds, only paid for my router (6 months package) and my apartment in my final year had free wifi. I saved thousands by getting spa/ beauty maintenance packages, restaurant, sightseeing, hotel stays etc vouchers on Cobone/ Groupon. Just a suggestion, check this out if they still offer it hey ❤️

[@wanderingcucamber7082]

@@Khay_unfiltered Was based in Saudi Arabia. We travelled around and spent most of our weekends in the GCC- vacation week/ weekend escapes.

[@Khay_unfiltered]

@@wanderingcucamber7082 Ahh I hope you had a good experience as much as the Middle East has it’s downfalls - the pros certainly outweigh the cons.

[@itumelengmoganedi4462]

Did you have a departmental post back at home?

[@george4u1960]

I love your hair did that hair come back color are you dye the hair that color

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Thank you so much! I braided using this colour.

[@londym.]

Hi Khay 👋. I'm currently in Dubai but working in a hotel. I am considering going to Cambodia to teach, as I complete my degree, then return to Dubai after several years. In terms of your personal experience, is studying and working as a teacher a good idea, because getting time off for your exams seems like something that may not be easy to get, especially because I study through Unisa and exams are often during the week? Although I'm in my final yr. I will continue on to do my honours and masters. Would appreciate your take. Thanks. 🤗

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Hey love, studying and working is a great idea as long as you're good with time management. However, if you're looking to teach in Dubai using your qualification then you should consider studying full time. They do not accept online/ distance qualifications.

[@londym.]

@@Khay_unfiltered Thank you so much, appreciate the response. 🤗

[@lungisanidube5912]

Thank you very much for an informative video. I’m looking into making my move next year

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Hi Lungisani, I'm glad you found this informative. I wish you all the best in your move!

[@nokuphiladzanibe9845]

Do they take UNISA qualifications? Am so worried

[@deboramackenzie2846]

ewe. Unisa is a university my love. you are qualified to teach everywhere

[@thulanelindazaukana4643]

Bathong !!! What is wrong with unisa kant??

[@TheBee-Line]

Hey girl! Thanx for info. Through what agencies did you go through....that offers you accommodation upon arrival? And which schools do you know of that offers staff transport from your home to your place of work. As I'm applying to work in the UAE .... Proudly South African ❤

[@psychpatel9482]

Pls let me know if you have found an agency, I would also like to apply, SA teacher here.

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Hey love, I didn't specifically search for a school that would provide me with accommodation. You'll find this information from the school when they give you the offer. You can also ask about accommodation during your interview. These are the sites I used for applying >>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4ncZ32HbNini9E

[@TheBee-Line]

@Khay Unfiltered proudly South African 🇿🇦 Thanx a lot... for all your helpful videos.... I past the CV process, the online assessment and the Skype interview 😃 I'm now at the part where I need to submit papers to get attested. I must still go through my second vaccine and get my passport, coz on all documents they require a. Passport number. The main question....is, do you get your original sace certificate and bachelor degree back if I sent it.... or can't I Just send COPIES?

[@graceleshabane8209]

Hey🥰 So in your case ..will the school pay for your accomodation for as long as you work at their school?

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Hey Grace ❤️ Yes in my case, I do not have to worry about accommodation while I still work for the school. Accommodation is part of my remuneration package.

[@Nazreen9997]

Prices of things are def cheaper than SA. Obv u don't convert, you look at the actual numbers without converting . Life in SA is way more expensive

[@Khay_unfiltered]

If you look at the ratio of salary to cost of living then SA is not expensive. What makes the life in the UAE more bearable are the benefits and the tax-free salaries.

[@Littlemisk]

I'm confused she calls this expensive...like what😂😂😂😂😂

[@whysotravelous]

Ow cool so you're looking at 4600 for take outs and about same amount for groceries. Would you say you spend similar on both the whole month? Or what's the average combined? Say monthly - what would be average cost in total for groceries, se take outs and probably being out a few times (for you, I know it can vary but just to have an idea)

[@girliGuess]

Omg im so depressed after watching this. Currently in South Korea and looking to go to UAE. at the moment im comfortably saving 50% of my salary with no hassle. I spend 200 bux on unlimited data a mont...public transport is incredible here. I just assumed all forst world countries flourish like this... The only down side of SK is that i only get 10 days school holidays.😢

[@thirelleklaasen9160]

Hi Kay, are you currently living in and teaching in Dubai or Fujairah? I heard in one of your videos that you said you were in Fujairah.

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Hey Thirelle, in Fujairah.

[@thandekamogotsi9513]

Jonga, UAE is expensive, but a nice place to be in.

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Hahaha! you've said it all mntase. With enough discipline you can make it!

[@cathymumo5328]

I have really learned a lot fro watching this. Am planning to come to Dubai this January. I am a teacher from Kenya..coming via visit visa.. Can I get a teaching job while on visit visa?

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Hi Cathy, I'm glad you found this video useful. Yes you can come here on a visit visa and look for a job then your employer will apply for your residency visa.

[@calvinbafshoe2626]

Getting Aed 12400 is currently like more than R60 000 however the cost of living in Dubai is way too high

[@Khay_unfiltered]

It depends on your lifestyle, really. It's different for each person.

[@Littlemisk]

Do you work wiith a Government school there in Dubai or private School?

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Hey love, I work at a private school.

[@whysotravelous]

Haybo so much for Expressions 😱 without the labour 😭. R2k for braids basically. Lol I'm doing all the calcs 😅😅. I really enjoyed this video and this is stuff I'd really be interested in when moving somewhere w

[@thulanelindazaukana4643]

Youre spending 1000Dhs for grocery which is R5000 for an individual...is that not too much for one person...?

[@khanyisilendelu2696]

Aybo oe ngeke uyakhona uku saver koda😩😩aybo imbazo Jehova everything is expensive nje😩ngungoqo phela mina😂

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Yoh awazi 😫😂 for the first few months I couldn’t save nex! But akufani sokuyazameka 😄❤️ imali ikhona kodwa kuyabiza still.

[@steffinabeypi8047]

Can you help me get job in Dubai in school

[@whynotafrica7108]

what about medical benefits?

[@Khay_unfiltered]

The school will provide you with medical insurance.

[@nikhileshnain9050]

How good is 25000 AED salary.. should I consider taking it.. plz guide

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Hey, it's a good offer.

[@sumayyahnash]

Per month? Per year?

[@Khay_unfiltered]

@@sumayyahnash I’m guessing it’s per month @nikhileshnain9050 is it per month or per annum?

[@whysotravelous]

I don't like restaurants with minimum spends- even though I'll probably spend the same and more but don't tell me/ force my hand !

[@Littlemisk]

Wait how you call R1000? Expensive haibo

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Haha! sizaw'thini. Sengijwayele. 😄

[@khanyisilendelu2696]

Groceries 😭I can't 😩

[@Khay_unfiltered]

I didn’t want to convert cause I didn’t want to stress y’all. I used to literally convert everything when I first got here and it used to depress me so much!! 😫😫😫

[@EGMADH]

I wouldn’t call it black tax I’d call it the poor tax. It doesn’t matter what colour or flavor you are you send money back home because our families need it. 😅

[@Khay_unfiltered]

😂 Hahaha you get it!

[@tebohofumbeza8420]

Yhooo, it's expensive shem

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Haha! 😂Right?! It really is expensive 😫😢

[@SisLinaM]

Please translate the money to rands nono..yho kuduru shame

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Haha! 😂 I was just telling Khanyi that it’s a lot of money in Rands and I didn’t wana stress y’all. Just multiply everything by 4 😄

[@Nazreen9997]

U do not worry about how much things are in rand's. If u not in south Africa u have no business converting .

[@ceceolo1623]

How can we contact you please

[@lungilelinda604]

I don’t even wanna convert🥹 it’s rough.

[@Khay_unfiltered]

Yoh!! 💔😫 It’s going down - I’m telling you.