I have been offered a Senior Position in Qatar. Need your advice on the cost of living for 2009.
Hi,
I have been offered a Senior position in Qatar. I need to get a realistic idea on the cost of living, before I decide to take the plunge!
My company will pay family medical insurance, 1 Business class trip for family p.a.
Is there anything else that I can negotiate with them?
For a family of 3 kids, need to have an idea on the follwing costs:
??= An good salary with some saving potetial keeping in mind that I need to have a 3 bedroom appartment in a good locality as well as kids education cost 40% to pay myself.
?? = House Rent for a 3 bedroom appartment in a good locality (Furnished/ unfurnished)
??= Rental cost of a Villa (Furnished/ unfurnished)
?? = Groceries + Misc
?? = Car Hire / Loan + Petrol
?? = Land Line
?? = Water charges
?? = Electricity charges
?? = Car Insurance
??= Full time maid?part time maid? is it cheaper to sponsor a maid??
??= International School for 2 kids primary education
(all prices in Qatari Riyal please:))
Tks ..I appreciate all your advice the soonest possible.
10,000 = House Rent(FLAT) for a 3 bedroom appartment in a good locality (unfurnished)
14,000 = House Rent(FLAT) for a 3 bedroom appartment in a good locality (Furnished)
15,000 = Rental cost of a Villa (unfurnished)
19,000 = Rental cost of a Villa (Furnished)
8,000 = Groceries + Misc
4,000 = Car Hire Petrol
4,000 = Car Loan + Petrol
400 = Land Line, internet, cable tv
400 = Water charges
incl = Electricity charges
5,000 = Car Insurance
1,000 = Full time maid?
1,800 = part time maid?
yes = is it cheaper to sponsor a maid??
40,000= International School for 2 kids primary education
hope can help...
Sr. Position usually have QR30,000 & above basic salary.
The company usually is providing Accommodation with Furnishing (Fully Furnished Flat) and Transportation.
Since you mentioned that you would have Business Class Air-ticket for you and your family your position is really classy.
Anyway, make sure also that all the tuition and miscellaneous expenses of your children are fully paid by them.
If all of the above are satisfied!!
GRAB IT!!
GOOD LUCK!!
I suggest you negotiate your salary perhaps ?!!? You are offered a senior position, yet seem not able to do a simple search or ask specific questions.
Anyway senior positions are paid between 20 K and 150 K per month. I can guide you better if tou tell me what that senior position eactly is. cheers
Minimum QAR 20 to 25k pm is must for expenses; extra for Savings
For such senior positions it is customary for the employer to provide housing and transportation and school fees as well as salary.
If the salary offer is better than you receive in your current job and good facilities,u just accept it but u just first to clear your status must be family status so that you can get the good benefits and facilities.
Just off the top of my head:
Villa QR 18,000/month
School - QR 25,000/year/child in primary (up 11yrs old)
Car rental - QR 3,000 to QR 4,000/month for a large 5 seater.
Maid is cheaper if you bring over from abroad - QR 1,000 to QR 1,200/month
These will be your main costs.
Check out the link...might help.
http://www.qatarliving.com/answers/cost-of-living/how-much-should-i-expect-to-save-in-20000-pm