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Qatar cost of living and lifestyle.

By fviloria on Wed, 13/02/2008 - 5:07am

Hi to everyone,

I have a job offer that in my country would be a great offer, however I'm not sure if it would be as good based on the cost of living in Doha, Qatar. It would be as follows.

Salary: 18,000.00 Qr. ,Housing: 10,000.00 Qr. ,Transportation: 1,500.00 Qr. ,Utilities: 700.00 Qr.

With some extras, would be a total of: 37,000.00 Qr. a month.

Our goal is to have an approapiate quality of life (not glamorous) and still be able to save some money. I would also appreciate an insight of the living, activities, and opportunities of getting a masters, or some kind of degree my wife would have if I'm going to be traveling 3 or 4 days a week, basically, if she is going to have a rought time if she is going to be by herself quite often.

Thank you so much.

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ksarat16 said Morning FVILORIA ! ! ! ...

How Are you doing mate...good I hope...

Alright here is the deal...

QR 37,000/- is quite a good enough package to come here and save just about more than a bit...As much as I say that your salary is quite good, your housing seems to be on the lower side...however, you still can find a place with that QR 10,000 or a bit less...but that would have to be a say a Fully Furnished 2 B/R apt in a good place, but surely not a compound with all amenities...this is a compromise that you might have to make, having said that, I would reassure that you would be able to find good infact beautiful 2 B/R FF, Apts in good locales, with good furnishing quality and nice living conditions...

And the rest about how to lead your life is your pocket, but still, things are on the slighlty side compared to a few other places in the world, but still your salary is good to cater to those needs, doesn't or rather didn't sound to me like you have any kids, b'cos thats another thing that can eat into your wages, so tilll you get that you are quite free and relaxed I guess...LOL... ! ! !

And third, speaking about the lifesyle, mate, there are a good enough, health clubs, golf clubs, spas, beauty parlours, Movies, Pubs, and decent options of entertainment available here, and they're quite relaxed about it (they as in the Govt. Authorities- dont drink and drive that's all)...

And speaking of Masters, there is only 1 place as of now in Qatar that gives you a Masters, which is the Qatar University, so you might give it a shot there as to what are the options available for your Wifey...

If she is still bored, there are our lovely QL ladies, who could give her some good company...

Cheers...and take care buddy...

Wed, 13/02/2008 - 8:14am

Geechee_bu said Qatar cost of living and lifestyle ...

Hi Fviloria:

Yes…..your package looks reasonable enough and will serve your purpose of saving some money. In addition to what Ksrat16 mentioned above I have prepared below table for you with the purpose to provide you precise information about Qatar's Cost of living.

Renting Accommodation/Vehicle
Type of Accommodation	Cost per month (depends on location)
Apartment	QR5,000 – QR9,000* *Refundable deposit may be charged =1 month Rent
Villa	QR12,000 - QR22,000* *Refundable deposit may be charged =1 month Rent
Rent a Car	QR1,500 - QR2,700 (You may negotiate for Interest free car loan OR Company Car)
(Small Saloon)
Basic Utilities
Facility	Cost Per month
Internet	QR200
Satellite	Various choices available. Receiver's Cost+ have to spend Appx. 900QR for dish.
Telephone (Land Line)	QR33 (Basic Rent) Local Calls are free from Land Line to Land Line.
Mobile (3G)	QR250 (One time connection) and Monthly rental QR50
Electricity	QR1000 (One time deposit) and monthly QR200 (Average)
Water	QR1000 (One time deposit) and monthly QR300 (Average including Drinking water bottles)
School Fees	Select from various Community Schools & International Schools appx. QR500-2000 per month per kid (Many good companies have policy for reimbursement of tution fees+ transportation fees)
Groceries+Misc.	QR 2000-3000 (for 2+2 family)
Medical	Almost all good companies are having a policy of Full Medical Insurance Coverage/reimbursement.

Wed, 13/02/2008 - 10:25am

amnesia said That is a great salary IMO. ...

That is a great salary IMO. If I had that I wouldn't turn it down.

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Wed, 13/02/2008 - 4:25pm

sing said cost of apartments ...

hi ksarat16,

my housing allowance is 12K, with this amount can I get a 3 b/r apartment in a compound with amenities? or what can of apartment can I get for this amount

thanks

Fri, 15/02/2008 - 8:38am

The Finn said Sorry for hijacking your ...

Sorry for hijacking your thread ...

I also got an job offering in Qatar and offer included:

Salary ~28000

Housing ~12000

Company car or 2500QR per month

Utilities paid

So it sounds reasonably good, only thing that worries me is the inflation, salary might be good now but how about after 2-3 years ? I need only a small apartment since Im single so what kind of standard I can get with that kind of money (1BR enough).

Sam

Fri, 15/02/2008 - 7:10pm

bazimoza88 said Blimey! that's a great package... ...

Bazimoza88 Beach dreaming

What a package! who is complaining? am sure you will find nice lodgings... Anyway now I am having a rethink about my package of 30,000qr... better go see the boss!

Sun, 24/02/2008 - 3:40pm

OrangKedah said Fviloria... ...

The cost breakdowm given by Geechee_bu is great and accurate! You may wish to use it for your budgetting. Your salary package is quite good since you say that it's mush more than what you earn in your country. Perhaps you could check the pay package for pilots in the Gulf region before deciding your next move. All the best!

Tue, 26/02/2008 - 9:49pm

fviloria said I'm impressed! ...

I really have to say that I'm impressed and grateful for all the responses I've had so far, it really helped.

Best wishes to you all, and I'll keep you posted.

Wed, 05/03/2008 - 8:59am

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