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now in ksa
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 Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:42 pm Post subject: Living costs in Sohar |
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Been offered a job in Sohar Uni just under 1500 riyals a month
after accommodation, travel, food and general living costs how much do you normally have left? I would probably live fairly frugally. Any advice please? |
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pret a porter
Joined: 11 Mar 2012
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Location: Somewhere on the globe, in front of a computer screen
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:53 am Post subject: |
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That salary sounds slightly above average for Oman.
A villa/apt costs 150 -200 RO/mo.
If you want to rent a car it should be 160 - 200 RO/mo.
Buying a car is cheaper in the long run. You can buy a nice used car for under 2000 RO, and sell it once you leave.
Utilities should be no more than 20 RO/mo, unless you keep your air con on 24/7.
Food is cheap, especially if you shop at the hyper markets.
In all, with your salary, I could see you comfortably saving at least 600 RO/mo, unless you have lots of debt to pay off back home, or like to go out every night (not that Sohar has a lot of options). |
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Geronimo
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| Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Carrefour is a popular supermarket in Sohar.
It sells a wide range of products,(as elsewhere in the Middle East).
Carrefour�s prices can be checked out online.
Go to -
http://www.carrefouroman.com/default.aspx?langauge=en&country=om
and click on the "Latest Promotions" tab.
Geronimo |
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gator07
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| Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Does Sohar typically have furnished/semi-furnished apartments for rent? If so, how much does a 1-2 bedroom typically go for? |
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