Moving budget
Add up visas, flights, shipping, temporary accommodation, rental deposit and a living cost cushion for your destination, with country-specific fees and a contingency buffer.
Months of living costs to keep aside while you settle in.
Moving budget for Abu Dhabi
AED 66,507
Moving budget for Abu Dhabi: AED 66,507
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Visa and permit feesUsually covered by the employer for employment visas. | AED 3,673 |
| One-way flights | AED 2,204 |
| Shipping: Suitcases only | AED 918 |
| Temporary accommodation | AED 6,075 |
| Rental deposit and first month | AED 13,500 |
| Setting up home (furniture, SIM, transit card) | AED 4,407 |
| Emergency fund | AED 29,685 |
| Subtotal | AED 60,461 |
| Contingency (10%) | AED 6,046 |
| Total | AED 66,507 |
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