Housing prices have been decreased rapidly since the onset of the economic crisis. The single largest expense after salary and housing is usually education for your children. Other international schools are cheaper. Discuss schooling costs with your company. If your children are still young, ask if the company will cover the cost of pre-school.
Companies usually provide one car per family.
For company cars, the employer pays all insurance, service and repair, registration and tax costs associated with the vehicles. Gasoline, parking, tolls may be covered in full, or in part by a monthly allowance for running expenses. Some companies may prefer, instead of providing a company car, to lend the newly arrived expatriate money to buy a car or provide a car loan. This driver may be shared by the unemployed spouse for personal needs throughout the day. Common utility bills covered in full, or in part, by the company include electricity, water, gas, telephone, hand phone, drinking water and neighborhood garbage and security services.