Welcome to Doha where the gap between the "have's" and the "have not's" is clear to all. Yes it's expensive but anyone coming to a country with the growth rate of Qatar surely understands why. deal with it or leave, simple. Us westerners can't change a thing, all we can do is make the best of the situation. Stop complaining, get a mortgage and make some money too. Your not changing the world by complaining every week about the same topics. We know its a property owners market in Doha, so buy something.