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Housing in Doha
Hi,
I'll be working soon in Doha. I got some information about cost of living, thanks for all who contributed.
I would like ask prices for house/apartment/rooms available in Doha. Actually, I'm looking for the economy type, but good condition.
I'll be bringing my wife and 1-year old child with me.
Can you give me range of prices. If I live outside Doha and travel to Doha for the work, is it advisable.
Sharing of house/apartment or do you call it villa, how can I look for it?
Your help will be very much appreciated.
Thank you.
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mevlevidervish said
Housing here is EXTREMELY ...Housing here is EXTREMELY expensive and is rising astronomically. A nice apartment, furnished etc. 2-3 bedrooms is going to cost you 7,000QR/month. Villas start at 10,000QR per month, and that's the unfurnished price. Most people come here thinking the allowance given to them by their employer will be adequate, but I know nobody who has not had to dive into their own funds. I don't recommend that you come here.
zyrke said
Thank you Amara7, but what ...Thank you Amara7, but what ae the chances that a fellow contract worker would share villa or apartment? I just only need one room. Thanks.
zyrke said
Do you think I can get a ...Do you think I can get a room for $1,000?
Helloqatar said
You will have a hard time ...You will have a hard time unless housing is provided. Villa I got for QR7000 in Jan is now QR8000 for new people.
Tata said
Help! We may be moving to ...Help! We may be moving to Qatar in July. We are a family of six. My husband is negotiating terms. Our main concern is the escalating rents. How much do we expect to pay for an independent 4 bedroom villa plus maid's room, large kitchen, central or split unit aircon system, built in wardrobes and kitvhen units, outside a compound. Do we have to pay the agent's comission like we do in Dubai?
Any advise will be much appreciated. many thanks
Safwany said
Dear Tata, It is usually the ...Dear Tata,
It is usually the owners who pay the renting commission but due to some greedy owners they increased the rent and don't even want to pay the commission or maybe pay part of it to the agents, so for some cases they agents ask the tenants that they will need to collect their commissions from them.
Ayman
Helloqatar said
What you are looking at for ...What you are looking at for a villa, I would guess, QR15,000 to QR18,000 per month. Maybe more but not less, I think.
Tata said
Many thnaks for the reply ...Many thnaks for the reply Ayman and heloqatar. And I thought Dubai is bad.
I'm just looking for a comfortable 4 bedroom family home that doesn't require a lot of maintenance. What are independent landlords like re maintnenace? They can be a nightmare here in Dubai. I'd prefer a newish independent villa, say couple of years old, with good air-conditioning system, good size workable kitchen, reasonable size garden as I hvae 3 boys that like to kick ball, high wall for privacy. pool not required. I don't mind living in a local (Qataris) area
Safwany said
Tata, I have few villas ...Tata,
I have few villas almost as per your requirments and the owner ask for QR 15,000.
I believe you have my contacts, let me know once you arrive to Qatar.
Ayman
Tata said
Ayman, Would it be possible ...Ayman,
Would it be possible for you to send me details of these villas?
Many thanks.
Safwany said
Tata, It is not useful to ...Tata,
It is not useful to send you details now cause it wont last for long, everything here is running so fast.
The best way is to let me know once you arrive and then we will see what is available according to your requirments.
Ayman
Nandu_21_75 said
Dear Friends, I am being ...Dear Friends,
I am being offered a job here. I am with my wife and a 2 year old kid. I need your help in knowing as to how much should I negotiate for a decent living for such a small family. I have 10 years of industry experience and i am in a lead position. Since my son is growing, will have to think about his education also. So please guide me for a good salary with housing, education, cost of living, travelling, and savings in mind.
It would be of great help for me.
Thanks in advance,
Nandu
Helloqatar said
You want QR15,000 per month, ...You want QR15,000 per month, plus housing, world health insurance, travel yearly home, education allowance of QR40,000+/- per year, car allowance if you can get it, Electric/water/phone/DSL.
ahmad 1 said
I being offered by QP a ...I being offered by QP a position there. The basic salary is QR13,000.00 per month. And total allowance for accomodation, transport and others worth QR 10,000.00 per month. This is long term contract. I'm married with 2 children of 7 and 9 yrs old(school is paid by QP). With the experience of 14 yrs in oil & gas, should i take the offer? Pls advice as i need to reply to them ASAP.
Jenni said
Housing Allowance and Villas in Doha ...I was wondering about what a Villa looks like and are they nice like a 4 bedroom Villa. My husband will be working for RasGas and they are putting us and paying for a 4 bedroom villa and I was wondering if they have whirlpool tubs in the Master bedroom bath?
Jenni
Jenni said
What is world health insurance ...I understand what health insurance is, but does that world health insurnce cover health insurance in the USA? Also is QR37,000 per month equals up to in US Dollars? Also is a Villa in Doha with 4 bedrooms nice and so some have personal pools in the backyard and our the backyards fenced in for privacy? Also is RasGas a good company to work for? Can you purchase world health insurance in Qatar from an insurance agent?
I appreciate any of the questions that you can answer for me.
Jenni
Super7 said
Jenni Health insurance with ...Jenni Health insurance with global coverage is best purchased from someone like BUPA or PPP online or via phone. If you require North America coverage you have to specify and it will be slightly more expensive. Don't buy medical insurance from a local qatari company it is terrible.
The specifications of your villa depend on the villa. Some have pools some don't. Very few have wwhirlpool baths.
37,500 is USD10,273 at the exchange rate of 3.65 which is fixed.
RasGas is very nice to its employees. I would imagine you will be on the compound in Gharaffa with the other RasGas expatriates. Nice shared pool gym, squashcourts and club house.
Jenni said
Thankyou Super 7 ...Super7,
Thankyou for answering my questions I really appreciate it.
Jenni
Winnie said
Rasgas ...Winnie
Jenni. my husband will be working for Rasgas soon also. See my blogs for info received on Rasgas. They have been extremely favourable. It sounds like a good company to work for and they seem to look out for the family. Haven't seen any pictures of the accommodation yet which is killing me. If you find any let me know and I will do the same. What is your overall package if you don't mind me being nosey. It is difficult from the other side of the world to guage whether one has a good or very good deal.
sammie1571 said
villas to rent ...I was wondering if you have any 2-3 villas or apartment to rent in area 22 Bin mahmoud
Thanks
Raj586 said
Cost of Living ...Arriving in on the 1st of Dec. I know its too late to ask whether QR 15000 + 2 Bedroom furnished + Car. Is it enough for a good stay and save. I still dont know cost of living on daily basis. Pls advise....
Alphabattle said
Loadsa cash ...Wow...wanting whirlpool baths or having 15000 and being provided with a flat... = loads of money!
poolplan said
Raj You want to be asking ...Raj
You want to be asking for QR15,000 per month housing allowance, plus QR25,000 basic salary in addition to educational costs for your children.
Alphabattle said
Raj ...Sounds like a lot if you've got no children!
amnesia said
poolplan, you are advising ...poolplan, you are advising him 15k a month for an ECONOMY apartment??
/-a-t-/Raj, 8k for a 2bedroom or 9k for a three bedroom, there is a new building that needs a touch up from the inside (shouldn't cost much) and i'll give you the details if you need.
It's in Najma road.
But anyway having 15k + housing + car as you mentioned is more than enough.
Put it this way, the government pays a QATARI 20k for a admin job ;) and that includes all the benefits and allowances.
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diana_k said
wanted 1BHK for 4000QR ...can some one advice me where can i get a decent 1BHK for about 4000QR?
amnesia said
absolutely, I'm in London at ...absolutely, I'm in London at the moment but back at the end of the month, send me a message on the first of december and I'll send you details of this brand new 1br in a compound with a pool
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Raj586 said
I know its late got so much ...I know its late got so much occupied at work and got hold of watever i got. I feel i can still take a chance of looking at options but wonder if u have any in hand. Thanks & Merry Christmas!