Hi all,
My husband and I are moving to Bahrain in June 2018 (for 2 to 4 years) from South Africa, he'll be going on a workers visa, and I will follow in July on a spousal visa.
We have a few questions...
(More like a whole lot of questions)
1. Is it better to rent an apartment which is already furnished or is it better to bring our furniture with, as the company gives us each 200kg cargo for the move?
2. If we choose an unfurnished apartment, does the apartment come with a washing machine? And if not what is the estimate cost of the needed appliances & electronics? (washing machine, television, kettle, microwave)
3. He will be working at the airport, what suburbs would be best for us to have an apartment?
4. Is it better to rent a car or buy one, or is public transport enough?
5. How does that work, the buying of a car? Or even the renting? Can one rent to own a car?
6. Are groceries expensive, how is the fresh produce? And how are the shops there?
7. Do the woman have to cover up? Or can you where what you want?
8. Will I, an Electrical Engineer graduate, get a job?
9. Lastly, please give us an estimate budget for 2 people per month, for:
Rent + Utilities =
Car (Rent or Buy) =
Groceries (Food & Toiletries)=
Mobile Phones (preferably on contract)=
Internet Connection =
(If I have left anything out please add it)
Any additional advise is always welcome!!
Sorry for the long list!
Thanks a mil!
Grizelda