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how do u feel the cost of living in qatar?

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I can state pretty safely, that the cost of living is similar to that in Australia, rent wise at least or probably worse, as the rent for an apartment here is similar for houses in my part of Australia. Grocery prices are much better here, as there is no GST (VAT)on anything, so I can shop fairly freely without having to worry about the cost. The cost of things like fuel obviously you are a long way ahead in Qatar, it cost around 6 times more in Australia per litre, so driving can be costly, but the wages and incomes are large generally compared to some countries.

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 8:24pm
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EXTORTIONATE, YOU WILL BE FLEECED AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY.
if you come hope you have alot alot of cash.
Just cant see how anyone could possibly even contemplate taking a job here now. The population is growing with the addition of subcontinent asians. professional people are leaving, not coming. Ask anyone reputable and they will tell you quality of life has deteriorated drastically the last couple years. You can take a leak without it costing you something. You still must rent here and your local landlord is just waiting to take you for a ride. You must be pretty desperate to take a job here now.

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 8:34pm
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EXTORTIONATE, YOU WILL BE FLEECED AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY.
if you come hope you have alot alot of cash.
Just cant see how anyone could possibly even contemplate taking a job here now. The population is growing with the addition of subcontinent asians. professional people are leaving, not coming. Ask anyone reputable and they will tell you quality of life has deteriorated drastically the last couple years. You can take a leak without it costing you something. You still must rent here and your local landlord is just waiting to take you for a ride. You must be pretty desperate to take a job here now.

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 8:34pm
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OH YES VERY CHEAP. COME RENT MY VILLA WHEN YOU ARRIVE. ONLY 28000 RIYAL. VERY CHEAP FOR 3 BEDROOM.
- YOU LOCAL LANDLORD

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 8:41pm
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Cheaper than ireland besides rent but its not far behined. The bills for a home have gone nuts in Ireland.

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Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 2:00pm
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The cost of living in Qatar is not just bad for ex-pats, I think it is worse for Qataris. Most of us are offered housing and such, they pay all theirs.

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 8:55pm
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High and mostly unaffordable. Every year it gets worse. Only gas is inexpensive.

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 2:00pm
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Inflation rate is 14 %. If you get 10 % salary increase in a year you're lucky and still work for less than the previous year.

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 2:47pm
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doha(capital) is the most expensive jst like any other country.
the suburbs like wakrah,rayyan(some parts) and al-khor are less exp compared to doha.

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 2:52pm
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Very less!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 2:53pm
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Monta
 

booming up like hell!
it was not like this last 10 years!
it was not like this last 5 years!
it was not like this last year!
it was not like this 6 months ago!
it was not like this last month!

unbelievable

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 3:05pm
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qatarisun
 

ok.. here is example.
-1 br. apt in Doha minimum QR6000, in Toronto minimum QR 2900;
-sea food buffet in Doha min. QR 150, in Toronto min. QR70
-beer in bars in Doha min. QR35, in Toronto min. QR.16.50
-mimimum salary in Doha QR500, in Toronto QR5,500

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 3:25pm
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teena maria
 

higher & higher...

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 3:57pm
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nishant
 

Other than accomodation cost, rest is the same everywhere. Its the way you see the things.

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 5:56pm
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It's getting worse!very bad for expatriates!

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 6:34pm
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prices are rising dramatically...but still not that bad

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 7:11pm
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price of every thing increasing everyday by day, it becoming unbearable,
and unaffordable.

Answered on Fri, 29/08/2008 - 7:59pm
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