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Canadian expat moving from Dubai to Riyadh

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh
Hello everyone! I'm a seasoned expat living in Dubai, and now moving to Riyadh. I don't know,yet, the location of my company paid for accommodation....but my fiance is still here in Dubai and i'd like to bring her over to Riyadh to join me. I know she can get work in Riyadh because her company is international, but i'm sure we won't be in the same compound, so,,, 1. is it easy to get a drivers licence there so i can drive back and forth from my place and hers?( i already have a uae licence ) 2.

Moving to London soon - which area is best ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: London
Hi Guys,

I'm from the USA and moving to London in September for college. Can anyone give me any advice on which area to live in ?

I've heard that parts of the city can be dangerous at night. Safety is really important to me. As I won't be working in London, I am on a pretty tight budget so I am looking for the most affordable housing options as well.

Tax implications in India for consultants working for japan?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Bengaluru
Dear Sir/Madam, I am going to work as an IT consultant for a Japanese company.I will raise an invoice every month and they will do the wire transfer to my account. 1.What are all the taxes that will be applicable for the income.(Service tax,income tax .etc..)how much %? 2. I am also consulting another company in India till now can i become full time employee (drawing salary) there and do the consultation to the japan company? Please clarify these things. Thanks in advance. kumar

Advice on cost of living in Abu Dhabi

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Abu Dhabi

Hello! I am new here and I have some questions regarding the life costs in Abu Dhabi. We are going to move there and I received a package of 19000 AED (basic salary) and 13000 AED (Housing allowance) per month. Health insurance and education included. Do you think it is enough for a 3 member’s family (parents+ 1 infant) to leave decent? Thank you for your answers!

How good are hospitals in Indonesia ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Indonesia
Hi,

I am busy planning a move to Jakarta with my husband and two children. I need some advice on healthcare facillities in Indonesia. How good are the hospitals ? I am guessing we will need to pay for private healthcare and I know there will be an allowance for this in my husband's work contract. Can anyone give me any advice on the best medical insurance providers and which hospitals to use ?

I am a bit concerned as I've heard that the standard of English in Indonesia is not very good. Are there any hospitals where they have an expat doctor on call ?

NZ Commercial Driving Licence Converted to Ontario Licence

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Canada
Hello, I have a NZ class 5 driving licence. Any fellow Kiwi's have any experience obtaining the AZ/DZ Ontario licence? I'm moving to Ottawa next summer and want to continue as a truck driver. However it looks like I just can't walk in and convert all my licences. Any advice? Thanks

Can I use Skype in China?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China
Hi - I want to know is the internet restricted in China and can I use Skype to stay in contact with my family back home. How soon after I get there can I set everything up if I take my laptop can I just Skype them straight away? Also how expensive is it, would I be able to use Skype daily on a teacher's salary in Guangzhou. Thanks.

Help! Info needed about international schools in Riyadh

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Riyadh

Hi, We are from New Zealand and My Husband is in Riyadh Saudi Arabia now and we are following 3 months latter, we have 3 school age children and have been allocated to the British School for schooling depending on space. My husband has found out that both British schools & American International Schools are full and no space on waiting list at moment. I am wanting to know the next best schools to try to apply to for my children am finding it really hard to find info or web page for other schools so i can download applications.

How safe is Angola for expats?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Angola
Thinking of taking up a contract in the oil sector in Angola. But I'm worried about safety in Angola, especially as if I do got, I'll be taking my wife and three young kids with us. How safe is Angola? Is it safe to live in Luanda? Where do most expats live in Luanda, and will we need a bodyguard? Anyone with any insights, please help!!

Any advice for bewildered new expats to China?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China
Hi expats!

We are currently updating our guide to China and we need YOUR help! Are you an expat living in Shanghai, Beijing or Guangzhou with experiences to share or advice for new expats? Are you willing to help by answering questions about renting an apartment, setting up a utility account or which restaurant to go to? Contact us!

Are there good schools in Guangzhou?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: China

Hi I'm looking for any advice or comments from parents who have had experience of international schools in Guangzhou. Are there good international schools in Guangzhou, is it better to send kids to other cities in China or even boarding school at home? What curriculums are offered? Thanks.

Advice on the cost of living in Egypt?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Egypt
Hi, I have to give an interview here in india for a cairo based plant. We are 04 family members including my two kids. Both will get admission in cairo. Can some one suggest me that if we live simple life what will be the monthly expences which will include monthly rent,water, electricity, kids school fees, groserry, milk, texy etc. I will be highly oblised if someone can give information so that i can ask for right salary as i still did not resigne from my job. Please help me. Regards

What is the cost of living in Jeddah like?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Jeddah
I've been offered a job in Jeddah, but I'm not sure if it's enough to survive - I've heard mixed things about the cost of living. I'm single and have no kids - so will be moving to Jeddah on my own. What will my biggest expenses in Saudi Arabia be? Where are the best places to live in Jeddah?

What area of LA to choose for a young family moving from London

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Los Angeles, CA
Hi there - we are looking into moving to SoCal. I am American and my husband is from London. We are a family of 5 (7yr old boy, 5 yr old girl, 3 yr old boy) and live in North London (on the borders of zone 3/4 on the tube map)so used to being close to the buzz of a city but with lots of green space. How do you choose what area of LA? My husband is an interior architect - where does that industry lie in LA? I am an executive assistant at a large international advertising agency - again what part of LA has these types of companies?

Family friendly areas in Brisbane?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Destination: Brisbane
Hi there! After toying with the idea of emigrating now for some 10 years since first visiting Oz, my husband and I have decided to take the plunge with our 3 children. He is an aircraft engineer and seems to be able to get a job pretty easily.. We have an 11yr old girl and 7yr old twin boys who love to be outside. We love walking our dog, going to the park, riding our bikes etc... we chose Brisbane as it is relatively 'green' and still reminds me of my routes (Derbyshire). Any advice on family friendly areas would be much appreciated, good schools, parkland etc.