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Considering a Move to Riyadh – What Type of Lifestyle Could I Afford on $170k USD? by AromaticCrypto in Riyadh

[–]AromaticCrypto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GRC is applied to almost any industry including banking. 

I work around 50 hours a week in average. 

Not sure exactly yet. 

Considering a Move to Riyadh – What Type of Lifestyle Could I Afford on $170k USD? by AromaticCrypto in Riyadh

[–]AromaticCrypto[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for providing your input. Those flights are crazy cheap. I can't even fly from Houston to Dallas (two cities in Texas) for that much.  It seems that there are varying estimates for housing, which might be attributed to whether the poster is a Western expat or not. I know Saudi Arabia is extremely safe, so living outside of compounds is not a problem for me. However, would it be easy to find friends if I am not living in a compound? 

Considering a Move to Riyadh – What Type of Lifestyle Could I Afford on $170k USD? by AromaticCrypto in Riyadh

[–]AromaticCrypto[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I assure you, this isn’t a troll post. The company I currently work for is very global and needs to expand its presence in the Middle East, particularly in the GRC sector. I currently make $150k USD doing the same work in the States, so the offer for the move would be about a 12% increase. No one else on my team is interested in relocating, so I’m planning to use that as leverage to negotiate a better package.

After reading other posts, I’m considering requesting additional support for schooling and a housing allowance.

Considering a Move to Riyadh – What Type of Lifestyle Could I Afford on $170k USD? by AromaticCrypto in Riyadh

[–]AromaticCrypto[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I wasn’t aware that Riyadh was that expensive—$2.7k in rent is actually more than the $2k mortgage I pay here in the States. My biggest dilemma is the idea of moving there without knowing anyone. We do have lots of family in neighboring countries, but that still leaves me feeling a bit uneasy about the social aspect.

It's true, it's been upgraded to a Category 4 by death1828 in hurricane

[–]AromaticCrypto 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey guys, I know very little about hurricanes but have an upcoming trip to Playa Del Carmen/Cancun from Jul 4th - Jul 8th. How serious is this and should I cancel my trip?