Dear Friends, Family, and Community, Thank you for taking the time to read our story. We are reaching out during a challenging time for our family as we navigate a major life transition. Recently, we moved to Saudi Arabia to join my husband, who relocated here for work. While we were hopeful that this move would bring stability, my husband’s current income is unfortunately not enough to cover the high cost of living and essential monthly expenses. Why We Are Asking for Help: We are currently struggling to meet basic daily and periodic financial demands: *Housing & Utilities: Keeping up with house rent and monthly electricity/water bills. *Visa Renewal Fees: High mandatory visa renewal fees that must be paid every 3 months to maintain our legal stay. Groceries & Basic Needs: Covering essential food items and daily household needs. *Children's Education: Due to our financial difficulty, we recently had to make the difficult decision to take our child out of school until we can regain financial balance.
Estimated Monthly & Quarterly Expense Breakdown To give you full visibility into our current situation, here is a breakdown of our essential recurring costs in Saudi Arabia: **Housing & Rent:** ~SAR 1,800 to SAR 2,500 / month ($480 – $660 USD)*(Covers basic apartment rent and essential utilities like electricity and water).* **Mandatory Quarterly Visa Renewal & Dependent Fees:** ~SAR 2,500 to SAR 2,800 every 3 months ($665 – $745 USD) *(In KSA, expat dependent fees are fixed at SAR 400/month per family member, plus quarterly residence permit renewal fees, required to remain legally documented).* **Groceries & Essential Household Needs:** ~SAR 1,200 to SAR 1,500 / month ($320 – $400 USD)*(Covers basic food supplies, drinking water, and daily household hygiene products).* **Total Immediate Shortfall:** We are seeking to raise approximately **SAR 5,000 ($1,330 USD)** to bridge our immediate gap—allowing us to secure our residence renewal fees for the next quarter, clear immediate living costs, and focus on re-enrolling our child in school.