Salary & Finance Saudi Arabia

Everything you need to know about money as an expat in Saudi Arabia — salary negotiation, allowances, EOSB, banking, budgeting, remittances and how to actually build wealth from your Saudi years.

Earning and Negotiating

Salary Negotiation Guide

How to negotiate your package, counter-offer scripts and what Saudi employers actually expect.

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Engineer Salary Guide

Civil, mechanical, electrical, petroleum and IT engineer salaries by experience level.

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Minimum Salary Saudi Arabia

Is there a minimum wage for expats, what the effective market floors are and your protections.

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Housing Allowance Guide

What you are entitled to, typical amounts, the gap problem and what to do if withheld.

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Transport Allowance Guide

Cash allowance vs company car, typical amounts by role level and how it affects your EOSB.

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Salary Deductions Law

What deductions are legal, the 50% cap rule, what employers cannot deduct and how to dispute.

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End of Service Benefits

Gratuity vs EOSB — Same Thing?

Clear explanation of why gratuity and EOSB are the same legal entitlement and how the formula works.

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EOSB Rules — Full Guide

Complete EOSB calculation rules, how termination type affects your entitlement and dispute process.

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EOSB Calculator Tool

Calculate your exact end-of-service benefit in seconds — enter your salary, years and termination type.

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Banking and Money Transfers

Bank Account for Expats

Best banks, documents required, how to open an account and the Saudi banking apps you will use daily.

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Send Money Saudi to India

Best platforms, exchange rate comparison and tips to get the most rupees for your riyals.

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Budgeting and Saving

Expat Budget Guide

The 40-30-30 framework, sample monthly budgets by income level and the five biggest budget mistakes.

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Budgeting Tips for Expats

The two-account system, five budget categories and the one-month tracking exercise that transforms habits.

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Saving Money as Expat

Six practical strategies that make the real difference — housing, food, cars, remittances and automation.

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Cost of Living Riyadh vs Jeddah

Detailed cost comparison — housing, food, transport and lifestyle with real figures for both cities.

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Investment Options for Expats

Property, index funds, home pensions, Saudi Tadawul and what offshore products to avoid.

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Freelance Rules Saudi Arabia

Can expats freelance, what is permitted, the legal grey areas and the serious risks of getting it wrong.

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Job Search and Career

Best Job Sites Saudi Arabia

LinkedIn, Bayt, GulfTalent, Naukri Gulf and recruitment agencies — which works best for your search.

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CV for Saudi Jobs

What Saudi employers expect — photo, personal details, structure and the mistakes that cost interviews.

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From offer evaluation and negotiation strategy to EOSB disputes and budgeting advice — book a consultation for personalised guidance based on 20 years of Saudi Arabia experience.

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