i have a job offer whit food allowance of 75usd per month..so its around 300qr..i am not in qatar yet so i dont know if this is enough..any filipinos there that can help me pls
Aj if you really want to save, you will make every effort to save.
Please note that your lifestyle is different from this people. They can spend 10K for thier food if they earn 60K a month.
I saw your package in the other thread. QR500 could be enough for you if you intend to cook all the time. If you share food with other people that would benefit you more. So its really up to you.
For example, most Westen people buy meat importd from the West, which is more expensive than that from, let's say
Sudan or Egypt.
Western expats buy goods, like cereal, joghurt etc. imported from the West, not only those, but some. They are expensive.
Now ,non western expats may also buy western goods, but probably stick more to those items similar to or from their countries, they are much cheaper than those imported from the West.
Then we have different diets, due to taste, culture etc. For example, some Indian people are vegetarians (of course, people from the West are sometimes vegetarian too), so they buy veg imported from India, and those that are locally grown.
Now if you take a Western vegetarian,or non vegetarian, they might buy veg from Europe, and some locally grown stuff.
Thing is, many Westerners feel that the vegetables offered here ,locally and imported, are of bad quality, hence use a service,offered by some Expat ladies, that brings them fresh veg from Europe everyweek.
So, there are some reasons how food budget has to do with nationality.There are many more reasons, but it would take too long to post them all.
even me along with my diet cannot survive on 300 QR a month. I go to buy fresh veggies and fruits, and juices, some milks and yogurts every 2-3 days, and every time i leave at the shop around 70-80 riyal. So calculation is easy: at least 700 QAR a month - only for non-meaty meals..
but when you go out for the dinner, let's say even twice a month, it will cost you another 400 a month at least..
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I think the food budget totally depends on certain factors. First of all Nationality. The other is do you buy local products or imported. What are your eating habits. Do you eat filet steak or mutton? There is a food pricing section here on QL and check this and you will get your budget together.
In this 14 years of Gulf life, I have seen people living lavishly and hating their whole life and some others who control their expenses and loving their life too.
I knew a lady who spent 150 Riyals for her food and created a comfortable home for her family back home out of 1000 Riyals as salary, back in 1990's.That was 5 riyals per day!
There are a lot of hotels like Swagath,cafeterias, which offers 3 meals and 3 cups of tea, for 400 Riyals per month.The customers are quite happy, from what I heard.
A friend of mine made healthy choices like Broccoli( 30 riyals/ kilo average),which resulted in a very high grocery bill. She would order hotel food atleast thrice a week too which took away the benefits of Broccoli!
My family survived on home made food which was not "glamerous" with an exotic menu. We ate from hotels once or twice in a month.My trick was to invite people over or offer some food to our neighbours, which gave us the same "kick" we get when we eat out, minus my sweat!
Grocery bill can create a hole in your pocket if you make the wrong everyday choices. Speaking from experience.....
Having used NZ forums for a long time where there is always useful info and people willing to offer advice I keep noticing posts like the one above from FriedUnicorn.
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i have a job offer whit food allowance of 75usd per month..so its around 300qr..i am not in qatar yet so i dont know if this is enough..any filipinos there that can help me pls
mabalos sa indong gabos..thanks everyone
..im already here in qatar and will try to budget my food expenses..
iyo talaga padi kasya ang qr500 sa pag kakan?
it is diifrant from some on to t=other me and my friend can say half month we cook and half out cost us arounfd 400 to 800 for each
but i really know some people they only pay 150for food
thanks padi.
Aj if you really want to save, you will make every effort to save.
Please note that your lifestyle is different from this people. They can spend 10K for thier food if they earn 60K a month.
I saw your package in the other thread. QR500 could be enough for you if you intend to cook all the time. If you share food with other people that would benefit you more. So its really up to you.
"Bicolano ini, uragon man" kasya na yan.
me and roommate spends approximately 500-600/month without dine out expenses. we usually buy veggies and seafood especially fish.
Feel Free To Hate Me
i spend maybe 1,000 QAR a month for food and stuff :) i know, i know it's expensive! WTH, at least i'm happy and satisfied.
My name is Nomerci. I have no mercy.
What comes around, goes around....
nomansland..
MY NAME IS BOND. JAMES BOND.
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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small compared to what lies within us."
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Dankeschön :)
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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small compared to what lies within us."
Oliver Wendell Holmes
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2000-3000 as a single
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MY NAME IS KHAN
2000-3000
MY NAME IS KHAN
oh, and mutton is cheap, beef fillet isn't. ;)
What comes around, goes around....
Source:
- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
"Resident Attention Seeker"
Fried, I may be able to answer this.
For example, most Westen people buy meat importd from the West, which is more expensive than that from, let's say
Sudan or Egypt.
Western expats buy goods, like cereal, joghurt etc. imported from the West, not only those, but some. They are expensive.
Now ,non western expats may also buy western goods, but probably stick more to those items similar to or from their countries, they are much cheaper than those imported from the West.
Then we have different diets, due to taste, culture etc. For example, some Indian people are vegetarians (of course, people from the West are sometimes vegetarian too), so they buy veg imported from India, and those that are locally grown.
Now if you take a Western vegetarian,or non vegetarian, they might buy veg from Europe, and some locally grown stuff.
Thing is, many Westerners feel that the vegetables offered here ,locally and imported, are of bad quality, hence use a service,offered by some Expat ladies, that brings them fresh veg from Europe everyweek.
So, there are some reasons how food budget has to do with nationality.There are many more reasons, but it would take too long to post them all.
What comes around, goes around....
food budget depends on one's appetite and the places where he/she goes to eat,..
Qatarisun...
Source:
- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
"Resident Attention Seeker"
even me along with my diet cannot survive on 300 QR a month. I go to buy fresh veggies and fruits, and juices, some milks and yogurts every 2-3 days, and every time i leave at the shop around 70-80 riyal. So calculation is easy: at least 700 QAR a month - only for non-meaty meals..
but when you go out for the dinner, let's say even twice a month, it will cost you another 400 a month at least..
*********************
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small compared to what lies within us."
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Source:
- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
"Resident Attention Seeker"
thanks for all your input, i guess it's really up to me to budget my food allowance so I can save money. :-)
I never liked eating in restaurants anyway so I might just cook at home.
Fried you continue to live up to my very low expectations of you, well done.
You are a dolt, sir.
You made me chuckled Gulabi.. lol :)
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is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or
friendship!"
Dear Fried are talking about an Elephant? QR120000??
IT WILL NOT EAT THIS MUCH !!!!!
Source:
- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
"Resident Attention Seeker"
I think the food budget totally depends on certain factors. First of all Nationality. The other is do you buy local products or imported. What are your eating habits. Do you eat filet steak or mutton? There is a food pricing section here on QL and check this and you will get your budget together.
Aisha-Taweela
In this 14 years of Gulf life, I have seen people living lavishly and hating their whole life and some others who control their expenses and loving their life too.
I knew a lady who spent 150 Riyals for her food and created a comfortable home for her family back home out of 1000 Riyals as salary, back in 1990's.That was 5 riyals per day!
There are a lot of hotels like Swagath,cafeterias, which offers 3 meals and 3 cups of tea, for 400 Riyals per month.The customers are quite happy, from what I heard.
A friend of mine made healthy choices like Broccoli( 30 riyals/ kilo average),which resulted in a very high grocery bill. She would order hotel food atleast thrice a week too which took away the benefits of Broccoli!
My family survived on home made food which was not "glamerous" with an exotic menu. We ate from hotels once or twice in a month.My trick was to invite people over or offer some food to our neighbours, which gave us the same "kick" we get when we eat out, minus my sweat!
Grocery bill can create a hole in your pocket if you make the wrong everyday choices. Speaking from experience.....
FU take his breakfast in afghanistan, lunch in iraq and dinner in north korea the reason why he has big budget for food. lol...
its depends on what kind of food you like to eat.but you can saved if you cook at home.
THERE IS SOME RESTAURANT WITH MONTHLY CONTRACT .1000 QAR /MONTH FOR 2 MEALS BOXES.
Source:
- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
"Resident Attention Seeker"
http://yadiin.blogspot.com/
it is depending on what you eat usually -if you are happy with rice and cooked lentil all the month then 500 riyal will do
but if you wish to eat more than that then I would say you need 1000 riyal per month
Having used NZ forums for a long time where there is always useful info and people willing to offer advice I keep noticing posts like the one above from FriedUnicorn.
120,000QR is approx US$33,000.
What a stupid and unhelpful post.
300-500/month is not enough even if your single...
Source:
- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)
"Resident Attention Seeker"
I don't cook at all.
i spend around 300 only in cafeteria. 1 or 2 meals in a shift. plus when i dine out and my groceries, so around 700, i must say.
really?.do you cook your own food or do you eat in restaurants?
Not for me. I am single and it's way way beyond that.