Our situation is very much like yours. I got here (from Oz) in June, and my wife and kids arrived last week. Our stuff is here, but not cleared yet. It all runs on 220v, PAL system, so the TV, fridge, hifi etc will work, but the plugs are the english style ones. Bring a couple of powerboards over, then you only have to change the one plug. Useful for multi-plug things like hi fi & PC etc.
Furniture is cheap, but not abundant if you don't like local taste. Whitegoods are reasonable, neither cheap or expensive, but tend to be at the lower end (lots of LG & Haier, but haven't found Miele yet). As mentioned above, your requirements will depend on what you rent. With 3 kids, you will want a house, as compound villas rarely exceed 3 brs. Be prepared to pay in excess of QR25k per month.
Cars are very cheap and petrol around NZ 28c per litre.
Compass turned you down? Our's (10 & 7) start there tomorrow, and we understood there were some places. Must be year specific. Don't hold your breath for DESS - very, very popular school (and 1/2 what Compass charge). PM me if I can add anything else. Good Luck and Marhaba!!
Our situation is very much like yours. I got here (from Oz) in June, and my wife and kids arrived last week. Our stuff is here, but not cleared yet. It all runs on 220v, PAL system, so the TV, fridge, hifi etc will work, but the plugs are the english style ones. Bring a couple of powerboards over, then you only have to change the one plug. Useful for multi-plug things like hi fi & PC etc.
Furniture is cheap, but not abundant if you don't like local taste. Whitegoods are reasonable, neither cheap or expensive, but tend to be at the lower end (lots of LG & Haier, but haven't found Miele yet). As mentioned above, your requirements will depend on what you rent. With 3 kids, you will want a house, as compound villas rarely exceed 3 brs. Be prepared to pay in excess of QR25k per month.
Cars are very cheap and petrol around NZ 28c per litre.
Compass turned you down? Our's (10 & 7) start there tomorrow, and we understood there were some places. Must be year specific. Don't hold your breath for DESS - very, very popular school (and 1/2 what Compass charge). PM me if I can add anything else. Good Luck and Marhaba!!
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