Moving Costs for Singapore Expats Relocating to Dubai
Moving from Singapore to Dubai has incurred some costs that expatriates should include when moving in order to avoid being caught of guard. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the potential expenses:
1. Shipping and Moving Costs
Shipping Household Goods:
- Cost Estimates: Transport costs may depend on the amount of merchandise and the medium used to move goods from the source to the destination country, that is by air or sea. It is estimated that without insurance the cost of shipping a 20 foot container of goods from Singapore to Dubai will range from SGD 3,000 to SGD 6,000 (AED 8,000 to AED 16,000).
- Air Freight: There are faster but more expensive modes of transport for products which include the air transport cost which is normally charged per kilogram. This will cost from SGD 5- 10 per kilogram (AED 14-27 per kilogram).
Packing and Unpacking Services:
Professional Movers: Employing the services of professional movers for packing and unpacking services is another way through which the total cost of moving is likely to be affected. Body The costs of this service varies from SGD 1,000 to SGD 3,000 (AED 2,700 to AED 8,000) depending on the quantity and quality of belonging that a person possesses as well as the kind of service that this person wants to be served with.
2. Travel Expenses
Flight Tickets:
- Cost Estimates: The average one way economy class airfare for the route operating on Singapore to Dubai costs between 600 to 1200 SGD (1600 to 3200 AED) depending with the airline and the time of the booking.
- Business Class: If one wants to travel in greater comfort, then having business class tickets can be between three thousand and five thousand Singapore dollars (eight thousand to thirteen and a half thousand AED).
Temporary Accommodation:
Hotels and Short-Term Rentals: When they get there expats may need to find temporary housing as they begin their search for a house, apartment or a home. Hotel or short-term rental prices can be rather diverse with a medium-price hotel costing AED 300 to AED 700 (SGD 110 – 260) per night.
3. Visa and Legal Fees
Residency Visa:
- Employment Visa: Normally charged by the employer, however if willing to know the total charge may pocket up to AED 1000-2000 (SGD 370-740) for processing, medical tests and emirates id.
- Family Visa: Concerning accompanied family members they are welcomed but extra charges of their visas may be incurred. Depending on the nationality and type of visa, it is estimated for each family member could cost between AED 700 to AED 1,500 (SGD 260 to SGD 550).
4. Initial Living Expenses
Rent and Security Deposit:
- Initial Rent Payments: Concerning payment of rent, it can be done in a monthly basis, but it is most flexible in a quarterly or even yearly payment. Some of the initial payments that may be made are some months advance which is normally 1 to 3months rent and security deposits which is one month’s rent. The average cost of one-bedroom apartment which is located in the business district of the city is about AED 7927 (SGD 2880).
- Security Deposit: Often it is equal to one month’s rent of the premises with additional charges and expenses covered on the basis of proportion.
Furniture and Household Items:
Furnishing New Home: If not on the shipping of furniture, the buying of new items in Dubai may actually increase the initial expenses. The required furniture for one bedroom apartment may cost anything between AED 10000 to AED 20000 (SGD 3700 to SGD 7400).
5. Miscellaneous Costs
Car Purchase or Lease:
Buying a Car: The cost of a new car can be very attractive, or, on the other hand, very expensive. For instance the Toyota Corolla could be labeled around AED 70,000 (SGD 26,000). There are also lease options wherein the lines could be included maintenance and insurance.
Insurance:
- Health Insurance: Basically the cost of health insurance may be from AED 5,000 to AED 15,000 that is SGD 1,850 to SGD 5,550 per year depending on the coverage.
- Car Insurance: Usual if acquiring a vehicle, usually between 3 and 5 percent of the price of the car every year.
Expenses include transport and moving of household items from Singapore to Dubai, transportation cost, visa fees, and other start up expenses of accommodation. These costs should therefore be factored in and put into plans and budgets so that the actual re-location can be a seamless operation. Expats should take into consideration all these factors should seek assistance of personnel to help them overcome the challenges of moving to a foreign country.