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Pilipinos: Come in!(again)
Hi pinoys and pinays as Ive said from my last thread.. ill be arriving Qatar on or before Sept 1. I'm a new overseas Filipino worker. and i dont have an idea on how to live there.. just want to know the price of the following basic necessities: rice- please state if per kilo chicken- per kilo, raw meat beef- per kilo fish- per kilo bread- non food deodorant soap detergent soap shampoo etc i want to live and eat there with my own recipes...hehe how about some brand new gadgets like: blackberry 8520 cheap laptop(any specs will do) asus will do. Iphone3 or 4 PSP part of my plan is to buy those gadgets little by little.. hope you can help me and those filipinos trying to go there...
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tryke said
you will know the answer to ...you will know the answer to all your questions when you reach here... doha is waiting for you...
"Life is never easy for those who dream..."
sirmarxson26 said
hi i just want to know it in ...hi i just want to know it in advance for me to be ready for it...pls help me tryke..are u filipino?
SirMarksonFrancisco
Looks Like Arabian
But Im a Solid Filipino!
omega.chris.bas... said
http://92.52.83.239/RetailToo ...http://92.52.83.239/RetailTool/Resources/Flipbooks/QTR_RamadanIII2011/flipbook.html
check this site kabayan. some glimps of cost in a known supermarket. hope this will answer your curiosity.
omega.chris.bas... said
http://qatar.luluhypermarket. ...http://qatar.luluhypermarket.com/promotion_details_new_pageflip.php?src=promotions&proid=842
this one also check it out.
flor1212 said
I thought you have a friend ...who convinced you to come here. Ask him or her!
FINALLY...............the best thing happened!
ASCIIPV said
re: come in ......still ung mga price likely same, esp. on foods, frozen or not, its just a way of life that differs ours..about the gadgets its marginal (esp. im fond of it) .iv been 4 yrs here now...(you can email me at ascii_pv/-a-t-/yahoo.com and there i can giv u details)
wannabelikemike said
Different strokes for ...Different strokes for different folks :)
It all depends on your preferences, like for rice. We usually have Jasmin rice which is a bit costly as compared to other types. Get the gist?
Just an unsolicited advise, never compare cost of living in Pinas versus here in Doha. You'll earning & spending QAR dude!
The main consideration in budgeting your monthy income is your monthly padala back home ;)
Goodluck
flor1212 said
you should have asked ...this before deciding to come here! Will it ever affect your decision now?
FINALLY...............the best thing happened!
yurizacky said
Dont worry about the food ...Dont worry about the food here, as long as your salary is good and as long as your budget for your food is reasonable, then you can cook whatever you want. and like what i've said as long as your salary in Qatar Riyals is good you can survive here in qatar and you can buy whatever gadget you want. But before you think about that, you should think first about the kind of work you will be having here and the kind of accomodation you will be staying at, and the kind of people you will be working with. Anyway you apply to work here, so you should be prepared on everything once you arrived here. Good Luck and Welcome to Qatar!
"all that we are is the result of what we have thought"-Buddha
JersonB said
Focus on your savings .....since you are definitely coming to Qatar, your intention on getting more idea on the cost of basic goods/necessities is the right step on planning your budget once you reach Qatar. However, I think you should focus more on how much your savings should be after 1 year, after 2 yrs, so on and so forth..instead of looking to buy electronic items/gadgets.
my humble opinion.
yv2r said
If u start comparing Riyal to Peso ...You will starve, ultimately will run back, instead think u r spending one peso fr 1 tea
kristian888 said
just a piece of advise.. we ...just a piece of advise..
we came here to earn & save for our family. its up to you on what you'll do with your money. just be careful on how you spend. we dont know what will come along the way or what/who we are for the coming years. better save in bank &/or invest something in stock market or acquire some income generating assets rather than things that give you temporary satisfaction that depreciates afterwards.
Just my 2 cents.. Welcome to doha soon kabayan^_^
kristian888 said
i recommend you read rich ...i recommend you read rich dad, poor dad book/ ebook by robert kiyosaki before coming here.. ^_^
naphy said
Well if your salary is less ...Well if your salary is less than 2000 QR better to stay at the phillipines. same salary no missing for your love one's family etc. But if you are a business minded well. Qatar is good for you you can earn a lot of money by working at the same time make a partime side line like posting some item you want to sell. anyway good luck and welcome to Qatar.
Alien from Earth said
it seems like you're up to ...it seems like you're up to spending more than saving. people come here to save buddy. inflation here steeps very rapidly so better look forward on saving rather than spending. if you want cheap goods, go to china instead.
...good things..good vibes...
sirmarxson26 said
to all of you ...hi guys, thanks for your pieces of advice...regarding the gadgets, im not into it that much just want to know the prices for me to earn for it.im not an impulsive buyer.its just that the psp is for my son. I just want to work here for 3 to 5 years and after earning much ill be bringing up a small business here in philippines.. the laptop is semi optional, its for my communication here n philippines. that's why i want to know everything about food and different products' price there coz im a typical filipino.. "kuripot".hehhe..hope you can help me out guys.. thanks for those who welcomed me..
SirMarksonFrancisco
Looks Like Arabian
But Im a Solid Filipino!
tikboypalaboy said
^_^ ...taray ng answer.... Hahaha...
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sirmarxson26 said
hi tikboy sino?ako ba?hindi ...hi tikboy sino?ako ba?hindi ah...
SirMarksonFrancisco
Looks Like Arabian
But Im a Solid Filipino!
layman said
see you in qatar bro ...see you in qatar bro
rebirth13 said
1.Food - 500 ...1.Food - 500 QAR/month
2.Miscellaneous(deodorant,soap, etc.) - 80-100/month
3.Laptop - 1,500-3,000 QAR(it depends on brand/specs)
4.Phone - 1,000-3,000 QAR(it depends on brand)
These estimates are on 6,000-9,000(all inclusive) QAR Salary range. It will depend on your lifestyle also. And do not convert the prices into peso(as others have said) you will go crazy I swear, you'll end up not buying anything. Your first month here spend as much as you can on your necessities even on things that you only want, from there you will learn how to budget your expenses and calculate your savings.... Shot! na :)
yfon said
pati ba condom? why like ...pati ba condom? why like this.
sirmarxson26 said
thats the best answer so far ...thats the best answer so far thanks for that rebirth...
SirMarksonFrancisco
Looks Like Arabian
But Im a Solid Filipino!
sirmarxson26 said
anong pati condom? ...anong pati condom?
SirMarksonFrancisco
Looks Like Arabian
But Im a Solid Filipino!
rebirth13 said
joke lang yung condom ...joke lang yung condom kabayan.... nakakatawa kase yung post mo detailed kase masyado(i.e. chicken per kilo hahahaha!)..... do not worry too much... basta maganda ang offer mo d2 sa qatar, mag-eenjoy ka! Good Luck :)
sirmarxson26 said
hahahaha..thanks... ...hahahaha..thanks...
SirMarksonFrancisco
Looks Like Arabian
But Im a Solid Filipino!
enajram said
when you get here,better you ...when you get here,better you visit personaly some supermarket in doha,so you can get idea for all the stuff price you asking for.its gonna be takes long time to research for your price request.welcome anyway.
RF 16 said
Welcome to Doha in advance. ...Welcome to Doha in advance. You need to be physically fit while working here in Doha, and you might needed some sport like lawn tennis. So, just contact me if you are interested to learn.
sirmarxson26 said
wow i think ill love it..lets ...wow i think ill love it..lets keep it touch bro..i dont know how to play it but i want to learn it.. add my facebook account sirmarxson26/-a-t-/yahoo.com
SirMarksonFrancisco
Looks Like Arabian
But Im a Solid Filipino!
andreux_8 said
hi sirmarxson ...living in qatar is also the same as living in Phils esp in Manila. u also need to worry about ur own bills,if ur living on ur own.meaning if u don't live on the accomodation provided by the company.if u live on ur own, u will pay for everything & u need to stick on ur budget for the electricity(but dnt worry too much bout the electricity bec its not costly here in qatar)..water(faucet&drinking water) of course your food will come from ur own wallet tho some company also provide food allowances.with regards to the cost of living, if u work in the office as Engr, Secretary & Admin Staff, ur budget will not be as tight since employees in these line of work are well-payed.But if ur line is at Sales & some other laboreous jobs,chances are, u will really have to learn on how to tighten ur belt so that u will have enough remittance to send to ur family monthly.
Bisdak sa Bin M... said
well first of all its ...well first of all its hot..... then if your salary is below 2000 its very tight on ur budget.. if you want some answers to ur questions juz email me (ruzz777rivz/-a-t-/yahoo.com) to give you idea bout prices here in doha.. but.... wala akong idea sa price ng condom...hehehheh juz kidding... (ewan ko kung balik lumabas ang topic na condom).. anywayz welcome to doha kabayan.....
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