2010 update:

6,000 House Rent (Furnished)
2,000 Groceries+ Misc exps.(for a couple)
2,200 Car Hire / OR Loan installment + Petrol
33 Land Line Rent
150 Mobile Rent OR Prepaid Card
70 Water Charges
70 Electricity
200 Internet at home
200 Television Channel Connection
100 VOIP Call Card to call home country
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11,023 Total

One Time Exps.
1,000 Deposit for Water Connection
1,000 Deposit for Ele. Connection
1,000 Deposit for QDC

A moderate change from 2008. This is for sample only. Do not base your budget based on the figures above :)