Rents here have gone crazy as you seem to have found out. Cheapest 3 bed villa on a decent compound that I know is 6500 but coming in now you'd really be luck to get something for 10000 and 13000 would probably be more realistic if you're used to good living. The English school here Doha college is pretty good with ever expanding facilities and decent exam results and around 9000+ riyals a term depending on age.
Qatar is far more open and relaxed than Saudi. There are a few good restaurants where you can enjoy a drink and plenty of bars/family clubs and the Qatari people are generally friendly and hospitable. Security here is far more low key than Saudi and the streets very safe to walk around. Even the driving which every expat here moans about is far less suicidal than in Saudi.
I'd say as long as you get a good package, which means your company agree cover increasing rents and your schooling then most people agree it's a good place work and to raise kids.
Rents here have gone crazy as you seem to have found out. Cheapest 3 bed villa on a decent compound that I know is 6500 but coming in now you'd really be luck to get something for 10000 and 13000 would probably be more realistic if you're used to good living. The English school here Doha college is pretty good with ever expanding facilities and decent exam results and around 9000+ riyals a term depending on age.
Qatar is far more open and relaxed than Saudi. There are a few good restaurants where you can enjoy a drink and plenty of bars/family clubs and the Qatari people are generally friendly and hospitable. Security here is far more low key than Saudi and the streets very safe to walk around. Even the driving which every expat here moans about is far less suicidal than in Saudi.
I'd say as long as you get a good package, which means your company agree cover increasing rents and your schooling then most people agree it's a good place work and to raise kids.