Many Indians dream of working abroad, and cities like Dubai attract them with their luxury and tall buildings, creating the impression that working there can change one's life. However, an Indian woman living in Dubai provided important information for those preparing to move to the UAE for work.
Shreya Shukla shared a video on social media, warning that the decision to move to Dubai should not be based solely on the salary amount in Indian rupees. It is also necessary to consider the costs of accommodation, food, and transportation.
Shreya noted that someone earning 3000 dirhams per month should not simply convert this amount into Indian rupees. Although this sum may seem significant in India, in Dubai it must be used to pay for rent, food, travel, and daily necessities. According to her, she has seen people earning between 2000 and 3000 dirhams who have very little money left by the end of the month.
In her video, Shreya advised considering a move only upon receiving a monthly salary of around 5000–6000 dirhams. Nevertheless, she emphasized that the situation is individual and depends on the place of residence and lifestyle. Opinions in social media are divided: some believe that 5000–6000 dirhams is insufficient today, while others think that a salary of 8000–10000 dirhams would be preferable for someone moving to Dubai.
The most important point in this discussion is that when receiving a job offer abroad, one should not make a decision based only on the salary. One must also find out whether the company provides housing, covers transportation costs, includes medical care, visa, and other benefits in the employment package. For example, an offer with a salary of 4000 dirhams that includes housing and transport might be better than an offer of 5000 dirhams where all expenses must be paid independently.
Often, when people receive an offer abroad, they first convert the local currency into Indian rupees, and the amount looks impressive, creating the illusion of good savings. However, the key question is the cost of living in that country. If a large part of the income goes towards rent, food, and transport, the benefit of a high salary can decrease.
Photos of Dubai look very attractive on social media: large buildings, expensive cars, and magnificent places create the impression of an easy life. But the cost of living there can be just as high. Therefore, if you plan to work in Dubai or any other country, you need to conduct a full calculation: how much you will earn, how much you will have to pay for rent, what food and transport will cost, and what net amount will remain at the end of the month.
