Salary of 1600 KD a month

RAKESH1984 · 2014-12-01T07:56:00+01:00

Discussing the adequacy of a 1600 KD monthly salary in Kuwait for a family of three, including cost of living insights and saving potential.

RAKESH1984 New member

Member since 01 December 2014

RAKESH1984New member01 December 2014 05:56:00

I have been offered a job in KNPC refinery with 1600 KD a month. Please suggest wether the same is good enough for a family of three (Wife & 1 kid). How much will I be able to save per month.

Kareemelkinany Active member

Member since 15 June 2014

KareemelkinanyActive member01 December 2014 09:11:28

It is good, how much you will save depends on your life style

man1234 Contributor

Member since 18 May 2014

man1234Contributor01 December 2014 12:57:44

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Yes it is good offer. You can save 1000 KD .Try to get more if possible.

RAKESH1984 New member

Member since 01 December 2014

RAKESH1984New member02 December 2014 01:53:01

Thanks for the response...............The salary offered was final (after negotiation).....Apart for this they are giving medicals & flight tickets ( twice a year) for me only.

What would be the cost of living for a family of 3 with normal expenditures???

man1234 Contributor

Member since 18 May 2014

man1234Contributor02 December 2014 04:07:35

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Yes it is good salary. 1 BHK house 260-300 KD. Food 200 KD for 3 persons.You can save 1000 KD per month.
You can accept the offer.What is your kid age?

RAKESH1984 New member

Member since 01 December 2014

RAKESH1984New member02 December 2014 05:07:01

My kid is presently 1.5 yrs old

man1234 Contributor

Member since 18 May 2014

man1234Contributor02 December 2014 05:29:10

147

You can easily save 1000 KD

man1234 Contributor

Member since 18 May 2014

man1234Contributor02 December 2014 05:35:14

147

Medical should be cover for your whole family. The flight ticket should give to all family members alongwith you.

Single dad Member

Member since 20 November 2014

Single dadMember05 December 2014 21:02:33

WTF it is your life you decision your rule it is up to you how the way you live your life here if you spend like a king then 1,600kd is no enough.

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert06 December 2014 00:49:17

#10

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Single dad wrote:
WTF it is your life you decision your rule it is up to you how the way you live your life here if you spend like a king then 1,600kd is no enough.

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Chocogirl87 Active member

Member since 21 May 2014

Chocogirl87Active member06 December 2014 08:28:45

#11

Hell ya
This is truly awesome
Even kuwaitis aren't able to have this salary
Wish u all the best
Yup u can save 1000 KD per month as others said

jfmailspace Active member

Member since 13 July 2010

jfmailspaceActive member15 December 2014 06:08:00

#12

It's a decent enough salary. Considering that you will working in KNPC, you will most probably be living in the suburbs of Ahmadi... rents are cheaper. Child expenses for schooling is not an issue now... but even later, if you choose to enroll in an Indian school, the fees are lower than American/ British.

As others have explained, saving depends on lifestyle - do you eat out every weekend? Going to the movies? Shopping at the malls?

RAKESH1984 New member

Member since 01 December 2014

RAKESH1984New member15 December 2014 08:04:27

#13

Thanks for all you replies.

We are home foody kinda person...........However, occasionally (once in a month) we eat outside. We do prefer going top movies on weekends..Not so much as shoppping freak.

man1234 Contributor

Member since 18 May 2014

man1234Contributor15 December 2014 08:34:56

#14

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Food for two persons in a decent resturant(one time) : 13-15KD
Movie ticket for per persons:听 3.2 KD week end week days:2 KD
If you buy a new car like Toyota Corolla , emi will be 90-100 KD for 5 years( no down payment)
and you can take good condition second hand car .