Qatar is not a bad place, but for a realistic person i find this post a bit one sided. consider the following:
1. The inflation rate is currently very high, this is a real concern, read a few newspaper articles to get the picture. at the moment salary increases in most companies not even closely matches the inflation rate. the middle income person are finding it more difficult to maintain their standard of living.
2. house rentals are extremely high, don't be fooled into thinking you will be able to put some of you housing allowance into savings. the only way you will be able to do this is if you are willing to stay in a run down flat.
3. if you are able to find a spot for your child in a school you will find the school fees very high.
4. many people are sending there families back home because of the high cost of living in Doha.
5. your salary will depend on the country you are coming from, salaries in my experience is not among the highest in the gulf.
6. read what has been said about QP on oilcareers,
7. if you do not have medical insurance, going thru the the state hospitals is a new experience.
8. most services are stretched to the limit due to the rapid development.
Qatar is not a bad place, but for a realistic person i find this post a bit one sided. consider the following:
1. The inflation rate is currently very high, this is a real concern, read a few newspaper articles to get the picture. at the moment salary increases in most companies not even closely matches the inflation rate. the middle income person are finding it more difficult to maintain their standard of living.
2. house rentals are extremely high, don't be fooled into thinking you will be able to put some of you housing allowance into savings. the only way you will be able to do this is if you are willing to stay in a run down flat.
3. if you are able to find a spot for your child in a school you will find the school fees very high.
4. many people are sending there families back home because of the high cost of living in Doha.
5. your salary will depend on the country you are coming from, salaries in my experience is not among the highest in the gulf.
6. read what has been said about QP on oilcareers,
7. if you do not have medical insurance, going thru the the state hospitals is a new experience.
8. most services are stretched to the limit due to the rapid development.