Riyadh - Post Report Question and Answers

Can you save money?

Yes, provided you don't travel to Dubai too often. - May 2016


Yes. Very much so if you stay out of the malls. - Nov 2015


Maybe some, but since the danger pay has been removed I do not think so. - Oct 2015


Yes. - Oct 2015


Yes especially if you have an inflated salary. - Jan 2015


Yes, if you don't travel too much. - Sep 2014


Yes, absolutely. I had been told that you simply must get out of here every four weeks in order to be able to stand it, so I thought all extra money would go for travel. We have been here six months and haven't even felt the urge to flee. Food, however, is expensive, as is having to furnish houses at your own expense with the basic necessities. - Mar 2014


Yes you can. - Dec 2013


Yes. - Oct 2013


Yes, but you'll spend it on holidays, because you need to get out every 3-4 months, or you'll go mad. - Mar 2013


Yes, but you may spend it on traveling out of the kingdom. - Apr 2011


Yes. - Jul 2010


Yes. - Mar 2010


some, but dropping. - Jan 2010


Yes, especially with the benefits package that USG people get. Just don't get too depressed and impulse-buy on Amazon to keep yourself entertained! - Dec 2009


Yes, but you need to get out every 6 weeks which can be expensive. - Oct 2008


Yes. - Aug 2008


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