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metalval



Joined: 15 Jan 2009
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Location: Ukraine
PostPosted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:53 pm    Post subject: housing in Jeddah Reply with quote
I've got an offer from King Abdulaziz. They give me annual SR 17,000 for housing and that's it. I am supposed to find it by myself.
I have no idea how a woman can do that. How can I find it living in Ukraine? I have to come to Saudi first, look at the place!
Will it be enough? I don't need much, at least 2 bedroom house because I have a family.
Help very much appreciated!
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freesoul



Joined: 09 Mar 2009
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Location: Waiting for my next destination
PostPosted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think the 17-thousand-for-accommodation regulation has been dictated by Saudi ministry of higher education since the ancient times of King Abdulaziz . It won't help to find a decent a one-bed room flat even in distant districts. The neighboring districts such as Naseem, Sulaimaneyah, or Faihaa are very expensive. Prepare yourself to pay no less than 25.000 p/a. Good luck in your housing hunt.
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metalval



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Do other place pay more?
I need to live close cause it's hard to get to the place. Or maybe I should have a private driver and that would be cheaper?
What about Corniche Apartments? Are they far?
2 b/r Corniche Apartments for rent
Posted on 10/07/09 in For Rent: Apartments in Jeddah (Jeddah Corniche , Red Sea)

Available for annual rent on Northern Corniche with stunning sea view & all related facility including a pool:

2 b/r apartment including basic household facilities

Suitable for Company Executives, will be available mid August 09

Size: starting from 150 sq. m

Price: SR 110,000 /annum

That's at least reasonable.
Can anyone send me a map of Jeddah?

Please, send a link where at least I can search for apartments.
Do I have to pay at once?
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scot47



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You are gouing to pay 110,000 SR a year out of a teacher's salary ? Dream on !
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Cleopatra



Joined: 28 Jun 2003
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Price: SR 110,000 /annum

That's at least reasonable.


Reasonable???

It's approaching TEN times your accommodation allowance! I don't know Jeddah, but I would imagine the Corniche area is the most expensive part of town. I think you will have to set your sights a tad lower.

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I have no idea how a woman can do that. How can I find it living in Ukraine? I have to come to Saudi first, look at the place!


Obviously you can't do that - they don't give house-hunting visas. I'm sure the university will put you up somewhere while you are looking for a more long-term option. So far as I know, employers are legally obliged to ensure that single women have a place to stay.
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freesoul



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 6:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
metalval wrote:

Price: SR 110,000 /annum

That's at least reasonable.


You ARE a real newbie here, aren't you? Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
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metalval



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Oh, I'm sorry, I'm mistaken. I thought my allowance was 170, 000 but it's only 17 000.
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A friend of mine said he's renting out a house in Riyadh for !5 000 SR and it's a big house.
Well, I am a newbie, that's for sure. I've never rented a place so that's why I need an advice.
Please, give me some links.
Well, if the allowance is so small, how other teachers manage to survive?
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Cleopatra



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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A friend of mine said he's renting out a house in Riyadh for !5 000 SR and it's a big house.


15,000SR for a house in Riyadh????

Either a) he's sharing; b) his 'house' is a shack in Um Al Hamamm, or c) you misunderstood and he really said 150,000SR!

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Well, if the allowance is so small, how other teachers manage to survive?


They probably have to add some money from their own salary above in addition to the housing allowance. Freesoul's figure of 25000SR is probably more realistic: I know people who rent 4 bed apartments in nice parts of Riyadh for about 45-50000SR per year, and Jeddah is supposedly cheaper than riyadh.
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