@expat boy and now I'll refer you back to my site to see price comparisons of countries. As I mentioned, people LOVE to exaggerate.
1. Very expensive,prices like New York or London, but is till only Qatar!
Electronics are cheap 30% cheaper than England
Brand names are MUCH cheaper.
When I see people who say it's expensive I wonder if they're going to 5 star restaurants and buying Gucci all the time.
Food is cheaper!
Petrol cheaper!
The only thing expensive is rent if you live closer to the center of the city.
2. Crappy housing, but still very expensive.
Mine is brand new, 1 bedroom, and costs me 4000QR. Still a bit expensive but it's great.
You have to shop around. I do admit there are some crap houses, but we're not living in a bubble here.
3. Bad infrastructure. Hospitals are at best mediocre, no school spaces,some really bad schools,shopping..so so etc.
The new hospitals (one of the most advanced in the world) are being completed in a few months time.
Public hospitals are almost always mediocre. Go to a private one.
How is 'some really bad schools' a con? Don't go to those schools.
See my site again for a huge list of schools.
4. Entertainment, after 3 weeks you have seen and done it all, and probably will refrain from repeating it.
I lived in Shanghai, Cali, and London for a long time. After 3 weeks ANYWHERE, you've done it all!
5. If you are sensitive about human rights...stay away!
Sadly she hasn't seen the newly formed Human Rights Authority. It's brand new and they have their issues, but they're getting everything on track.
The newly formed Womans Rights Authority will also be opened soon.
6. Driving...a daily suicide mission..
Again, it was just in October that the new laws were passed. Roundabouts are being replaced with traffic lights and more cameras everywhere. The new laws are much more stricter.
When people refer to driving as a suicide mission, I actually fear THEM more...
I've driven in Qatar for years now and I've never had an accident. Yes there are some stupid drivers, (blue collar workers usually), but pay attention and you're safe! In the UK, cars would speed milimeters from your car as if inviting you to crash!
7. Roads..construction, construction, construction...and no end in sight...once they finished one road,they dig up again...why ? Well search me...maybe they forgot something???
It's a developing country! It wants to be great! Of COURSE there has to be construction. In 6 months, most of the skyscrapers will be completed by the way. They don't dig up the road for fun and I now know you don't understand the way it works.
Qatar is a hot country, the asphault needs to cool down to harden without cracking. They place TWO layers of asphault. The first layer is the main layer and the second layer is to protect the first layer from the elements. After a certain amount of time, they remove the second layer OR recompact it.
8. Customer service...Huh? Say what??
Come on over to my shop at Salwa road, if my staff are rude, I'll give you a free mattress!
For God's sake, stop generalizing!
9. Greed, greed and more greed...will they soon charge for the air we breathe?
Is it greed? The country doesn't have taxes, electricity and water is cheaper than most countries, petrol is practically cheaper than water, and services are reasonable.
When it comes to businesses and rent, if prices go up, it's because people are willing to pay for it!
You need to understand the basics of business I'm afraid.
10. Who ever you talk to, to get what ever it may be, fixed...deaf ears all around..or is it selective hearing?
Is that true? WHOEVER? Strong words. I would like to know your secret to meeting every single person in Qatar.
I sell iPhones in my mobile store, I fix every mobile free of charge and give you a smile as well.
Come over to KingKoil with a problem and it'll be sorted straight away.
Point is, smile and be positive. If you have a few bad experiences, don't generalize. I'm sorry you seem to have had some bad experiences, but don't blame the whole country for your issues!
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@expat boy and now I'll refer you back to my site to see price comparisons of countries. As I mentioned, people LOVE to exaggerate.
1. Very expensive,prices like New York or London, but is till only Qatar!
Electronics are cheap 30% cheaper than England
Brand names are MUCH cheaper.
When I see people who say it's expensive I wonder if they're going to 5 star restaurants and buying Gucci all the time.
Food is cheaper!
Petrol cheaper!
The only thing expensive is rent if you live closer to the center of the city.
2. Crappy housing, but still very expensive.
Mine is brand new, 1 bedroom, and costs me 4000QR. Still a bit expensive but it's great.
You have to shop around. I do admit there are some crap houses, but we're not living in a bubble here.
3. Bad infrastructure. Hospitals are at best mediocre, no school spaces,some really bad schools,shopping..so so etc.
The new hospitals (one of the most advanced in the world) are being completed in a few months time.
Public hospitals are almost always mediocre. Go to a private one.
How is 'some really bad schools' a con? Don't go to those schools.
See my site again for a huge list of schools.
4. Entertainment, after 3 weeks you have seen and done it all, and probably will refrain from repeating it.
I lived in Shanghai, Cali, and London for a long time. After 3 weeks ANYWHERE, you've done it all!
5. If you are sensitive about human rights...stay away!
Sadly she hasn't seen the newly formed Human Rights Authority. It's brand new and they have their issues, but they're getting everything on track.
The newly formed Womans Rights Authority will also be opened soon.
6. Driving...a daily suicide mission..
Again, it was just in October that the new laws were passed. Roundabouts are being replaced with traffic lights and more cameras everywhere. The new laws are much more stricter.
When people refer to driving as a suicide mission, I actually fear THEM more...
I've driven in Qatar for years now and I've never had an accident. Yes there are some stupid drivers, (blue collar workers usually), but pay attention and you're safe! In the UK, cars would speed milimeters from your car as if inviting you to crash!
7. Roads..construction, construction, construction...and no end in sight...once they finished one road,they dig up again...why ? Well search me...maybe they forgot something???
It's a developing country! It wants to be great! Of COURSE there has to be construction. In 6 months, most of the skyscrapers will be completed by the way. They don't dig up the road for fun and I now know you don't understand the way it works.
Qatar is a hot country, the asphault needs to cool down to harden without cracking. They place TWO layers of asphault. The first layer is the main layer and the second layer is to protect the first layer from the elements. After a certain amount of time, they remove the second layer OR recompact it.
8. Customer service...Huh? Say what??
Come on over to my shop at Salwa road, if my staff are rude, I'll give you a free mattress!
For God's sake, stop generalizing!
9. Greed, greed and more greed...will they soon charge for the air we breathe?
Is it greed? The country doesn't have taxes, electricity and water is cheaper than most countries, petrol is practically cheaper than water, and services are reasonable.
When it comes to businesses and rent, if prices go up, it's because people are willing to pay for it!
You need to understand the basics of business I'm afraid.
10. Who ever you talk to, to get what ever it may be, fixed...deaf ears all around..or is it selective hearing?
Is that true? WHOEVER? Strong words. I would like to know your secret to meeting every single person in Qatar.
I sell iPhones in my mobile store, I fix every mobile free of charge and give you a smile as well.
Come over to KingKoil with a problem and it'll be sorted straight away.
Point is, smile and be positive. If you have a few bad experiences, don't generalize. I'm sorry you seem to have had some bad experiences, but don't blame the whole country for your issues!
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