Appreciate the input guys. I have already tried and 18K is the final take home offer.

I undertand everyone has said I should ask for more and some numbers thrown out were 50K even. My question, is anyone on this forum even making that much as real take home income? or are these numbers just thrown out based on "what I think a westener is making". I have connected with several westeners in the region who are claimed to make 50-60 K a month but the feedback has been it is very rare and those numbers are for very senior execs or include housing allowance etc in it.
I am not challenging anyone but just throwing it out there based on whst I have observed. How many people here are really making over 25 as the final take home salary with annual return ticketd and all other benefits not included in this figure? Lets ask the question before we advise others.
Again, I agree it is not an amazing package but I believe a decent one. Everyone wants more, but we hardly get what we want. :)

Ripcord - Yes I use the passport for selfish reasons, if I can, why not. :)
Indian-Curry - The purpose of a forum is to connect with people and share information. If we all already have the answer to all questions, why even connect here? My friend, you have curry in your head which is stopping you from thinking.