Cost of Living in London

Post new topic

am_i_t Member

Member since 16 October 2013

am_i_tMember16 October 2013 21:22:43

Hello friends..... I have been offered a job in London for 13,500 pound per year with free accommodation,medical. Is it enough to live a good bachelors life with some amount of saving to be send back home ?

Bob-666 Contributor

Member since 01 February 2011

Bob-666Contributor17 October 2013 08:30:11

127

This sounds suspiciously low and may be a scam. What job have you been offered? and on what visa?

am_i_t Member

Member since 16 October 2013

am_i_tMember17 October 2013 09:19:50

Sorry my mistake its 13,500 per month nt per year

Bob-666 Contributor

Member since 01 February 2011

Bob-666Contributor17 October 2013 10:35:57

127

Well now it sounds suspiciously high! If it's genuine you will be laughing. Median salary in London is around 拢30,000 pa.

iclmar103 Member

Member since 25 May 2013

iclmar103Member17 October 2013 10:38:48

Got for it馃憤..extremely good salary..are you gonna be a CEO?

am_i_t Member

Member since 16 October 2013

am_i_tMember17 October 2013 10:54:46

I will be Assistant mgr in one of the leading construction co. Now it seems high wht should I do to ensure it is a real and聽 genuine offerr ?

Bob-666 Contributor

Member since 01 February 2011

Bob-666Contributor17 October 2013 11:42:49

127

Did you find this job advertised on the company website or did you get an unsolicited email offering it. If the latter it is almost certainly a scam. Unless you are a world famous rocket scientist, brain surgeon etc no legitimate company is going to write to you out of the blue and offer you a job. If you saw it on a website you need to determine if it's a real or fake website. Search for the company on Google and compare URLs.

iclmar103 Member

Member since 25 May 2013

iclmar103Member17 October 2013 11:55:06

Ask them to provide a copy of the employment contract

am_i_t Member

Member since 16 October 2013

am_i_tMember17 October 2013 11:57:53

Found it on linkedin.com , drop my resume on mail Id mentioned there. But eevem me too was urprised to see the reply

iclmar103 Member

Member since 25 May 2013

iclmar103Member17 October 2013 12:24:39

#10

Just wait and see until the company takes it further

Bob-666 Contributor

Member since 01 February 2011

Bob-666Contributor17 October 2013 12:43:01

#11

127

Some advice here -

am_i_t Member

Member since 16 October 2013

am_i_tMember17 October 2013 15:17:20

#12

They are taking it to further sent aform to fill some general info. But I am more disaapointed as I am really looking forward to work in europe... Thankz guyz for all your supporyt.

jazzy851 ViP

Member since 15 July 2011

jazzy851ViP17 October 2013 15:21:28

#13

1487

Sorry my mistake its 13,500 per month nt per year

This just seemed ridiculously high!

I hope they didnt ask you to send money either?
More than likely a scam. I would follow Bob-666 advice and read that link.

am_i_t Member

Member since 16 October 2013

am_i_tMember17 October 2013 15:36:14

#14

No money asked, if they ask for I won't be paying either. That confirm that it is a fraud and I don't think they will ask money, but can they use my inffo for any wrong purpose ?

iclmar103 Member

Member since 25 May 2013

iclmar103Member17 October 2013 15:57:10

#15

To be honest getting a job is a bit tough these days..especially on that sort of money you were quoted..definitely a scam in my opinion!!!

am_i_t Member

Member since 16 October 2013

am_i_tMember17 October 2013 16:11:57

#16

Yes exactly.... But what I found surprising is fake聽 profile on likedin ?聽 Since I found it on linkedin

mokhless Member

Member since 06 October 2013

mokhlessMember16 November 2013 15:43:31

#17

Hello
My name is d. Mokhless
Recently I've got a chance to work in the Euro Queens Hotel, as聽 health doctor and salary is about 4000 pounds per month
Is this salary enough to live a decent life in London (Please note that I am married and I have two children)
How much of that salary is truncated as income tax
thanks

Articles to help you in your expat project in London

Accommodation in London
With a surface area of 1,572km虏 and thirty districts to choose from, London has thousands of homes available ...
Top things to do in London
No matter what your definition of fun is 鈥� get ready to feel active, inspired, and creative in London. ...
Discovering London
London, the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, holds a prestigious position as one of the world's ...
London's top universities
Studying in London is probably the best decision you will make for your professional and personal development. ...
Student life in London
For several years, London has been ranked as the best city in the world for University students according to QS ...
Areas of London
If you are moving to London for an executive job, you can probably afford a house in one of London's wealthy ...
Student accommodation in London
London offers abundant housing options for students, ensuring a variety of choices. Whether you're interested ...
Cost of living in London
London forms part of the top ten most expensive cities to live in for expats. However, the cost of living varies ...