How much should I expect to save in 20,000/- pm ?

to Michoo... do tell us where to get a flat for QR 4000

cost of living here in Doha:.
This will help you to calculate your monthly savings and expected salary:
Housing Rent is little bit high in Qatar. Whether you live in decent place then you have to be ready to spend around 7500 to 9500 for 3 room apartment.
QAR (Per Month) For 2 Persons
9,500 House Rent (Furnished)
1,500 Groceries+ Misc exps. (You can purchase newly second hand items lesser than the amount)
1,600 Car Hire / OR Loan installment + Petrol
33 Land Line Rent
50 Mobile Rent OR Prepaid Card (This is up to you how much you want to call your relatives & friends)
150 Water Charges
150 Electricity
200 Internet at home
75 Television Channel Connection
120 VOIP Call Card to call home country
200 Car Insurance (2500/12)if you own your car
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13,578 Total

One Time Exps.

1,000 Deposit for Water Connection
1,000 Deposit for Ele. Connection
9,500 House Rent Deposit
2,800 Driving Classes Fees (Appx.) - Full course fee
250 Mobile activation Charges (Life Time)
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14,550 Total

Hope this clarifies your query.

wow...complete details from Geechee...u must put a consultancy firm.thanks

Price: 2 700QR
Bedrooms: 1
Furniture: Semi-furnished
Contact number: 5670013
Type: Villa (Compound)
Type of listing: For Rent
Description:

FULL INDEPENDENT WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE SEMI FURNISHED ONE BED ROOM + KITCHEN + BATHROOM + LARGE OPEN YARD IN DAFNA AREA OPPOSITE TO UNIVERSITY PETROL STATION AND JUST BEHIND OF WEST BAY HEALTH CENTR.
MOTHLY RENT ENCLUDING E/W: 2700 Q. R.
FOR CONTACT: 5670013

"There is always enough for the needy but not for the greedy"
Your budget totally depends on your lifestyle and priorities, only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches, so experiment than plan & prepare.
goodluck

well too many answers to this question ,i feel that everyone got there own lifestyle for some even 20,000 is more than enough and for some its very less ,honestly average expenditure for a couple is 12,000 qr but if u want to enjoy life here in qatar you will figure out yourself rather than taking opinions of others
cheers

Where do u get a decent accomodation for 4000 in Doha today????

you have to allocate 15,000 QR for basic expenditures if you are a married no childern and like to live in a flat with two bed rooms. others you can save or spend. if you are not getting schooling from your company the exepenses will go high. anyway saving amount is depend on how you like to live.

A single guy (but with a girlfriend) would save around 11,000

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Zero, squat, nada. You will save nothing from that if you are paying everything. Regular expenses are extortionate, what about the surprises? Your tires go flat - 2000 QR, utilities, food, chinese girls at the Kube - it all adds up and guaranteed you will be scratching your head and arse wondering where it all went. Good Luck. You need to Donald Trump, Richard Branson and the Sultan of Brunei all rolled into one to live in Doha now .

The housing is big problem here; you cannt find flat less than 8000/month .
as for other cost; it is almost as what you said.

I see a lot of people have already written a reasonable answer, but keep in mind following:
- about flat or car rental - depends who negotiates. If a European person or a westerner in general - forget it to find those rates. For them everything is double.
- as many have mentioned - depends on lifestyle. For example one of the most difficult issues for women here - to find a normal hairdresser, beautician, etc. usually too expensive and very low quality / level of hygiene. If you go to a normal place - prices are ridiculous for what you get.

sir,

if i were u just do sharing accomadation to your same nationality?
be more practical for your living?
think many times before you buy something which not urgent to use?

Thanks guys...

Reading all the answers together,(specially the last one) does it mean that I have to live really miserly so save any decent amount of money??