Cost of Alcohol

Templar
By Templar

Guys (and gals!),

When i get my booze license, what will a decent bottle of wine cost me at the store? A corona beer? A carlsberg? assuming they have these of course. Just trying to get a feel of the cost of living there before i move!

Any advice appreciated!!

By kf07• 3 Apr 2007 10:44
kf07

hey guys, templar mentioned parties...any problems in qatar with private parties on your own premises? booze, people and general party scene? i mean, what if for instance i do throw a party and a couple of ppl end up snogging..is that reason to worry? it is isn't it?..and btw Templar, i'm in the same industry..i know what you mean by 1 or 12 :)

By dweller• 6 Mar 2007 20:04
dweller

Your statement :"I wouldn't say it's cheap either specially if you want some good wine, but considering there is a total monopoly it's not indecently expensive".

I personally think it's diabolical. QA (sorry the QDC arm of QA) since they took over are making a damned fortune from it.

Pity it didn't stay as a non-profit making organisation.

By Pyderman• 6 Mar 2007 17:28
Pyderman

Here here

By Withnail• 6 Mar 2007 17:02
Withnail

alcohol in moderation is good for your health, especially red wine.

alcohol abuse is bad for your health and for society.

there is a difference.

By clickaddress• 6 Mar 2007 16:43
clickaddress

TALKING ABOUT RUBBISH, WHICH EVERYBODY KNOWS ALCOHOL WILL SPOIL THE HEALTH AND HIS FAMILY AND SOCIETY.. LEAVE THIS TALK AND ENQUIRE SOMETHING USEFUL THING.

By Templar• 6 Mar 2007 13:39
Templar

Ah thanks gypsy! Wanna buy me some booze :P

By Canuk• 6 Mar 2007 13:39
Canuk

It's 15% of your monthly salary. If you are a regional Manager, you should be at a high enough salary to be okay. I don't know anyone who ever ever reaches this amount. I don't think it will be a problem. I bet you don't even spend that much at home.............

By Canuk• 6 Mar 2007 13:38
Canuk

It's 15% of your monthly salary. I don't know anyone who ever ever reaches this amount. I don't think it will be a problem. I bet you don't even spend that much at home.............

By Canuk• 6 Mar 2007 13:38
Canuk

It's 15% of your monthly salary. I don't know anyone who ever ever reaches this amount. I don't think it will be a problem. I bet you don't even spend that much at home.............

By Gypsy• 6 Mar 2007 13:31
Gypsy

Unless you are making a really low amount you shouldn't worry. 1000QAR is enough for several parties a month. And you can always get co-workers and friends to pick some up for you too.

By Templar• 6 Mar 2007 13:29
Templar

LOL margaret, yes im pretty sure im not!

I will hold a lot of corporate expat functions at my house, hence the need for a lot of booze!! People in the construction industry generally like a drink or 12...

By margaret07• 6 Mar 2007 13:24
margaret07

"what!?!??! I can only drink 10% of my salary?!?!?!?! How do they determine this?"

Are you sure you're not an alcoholic?

Be aware there is 0% tolerance for alcohol in public especially if you are in a traffic accident. You will be shipped out of the country within 48 hours.

By ooo• 6 Mar 2007 12:51
ooo

I wouldn't say it's cheap either specially if you want some good wine, but considering there is a total monopoly it's not indecently expensive

By pwb78• 6 Mar 2007 12:45
pwb78

10% per month.

By Gypsy• 6 Mar 2007 12:43
Gypsy

You have to present them with a letter from your employer.

By Gypsy• 6 Mar 2007 12:43
Gypsy

It's reasonable, not ridiculously pricey, but not cheap either.

By Templar• 6 Mar 2007 12:42
Templar

what!?!??! I can only drink 10% of my salary?!?!?!?! How do they determine this?

By margaret07• 6 Mar 2007 12:37
Rating: 4/5
margaret07

My husband just went to the QDC yesterday but the bill seems to have vanished. Anyway, the cost is reasonable. The beer usually comes in cases of 24 and there is a good selection. I have heard of people making requests for specific things when they can't find them on the shelf and they have brought these in. They limit the amount you can spend to 10% of your salary.

By Canuk• 6 Mar 2007 12:27
Rating: 5/5
Canuk

A cheap wine, Hardy's VR or stamp, Banrock Station , and such are about 35 QR.

You can get some nicer wines for about 50-70 QR

A case of 24 Corona is about 140 QR. heineken about 130 QR. they have Carlsberg, but I donh't know the price, I assume about the same.....................

By Pyderman• 6 Mar 2007 12:24
Pyderman

It is perfectly safe to drink alcohol in moderation. Why do certain people assume if you drink alcohol you are an alcoholic who's going to contract cirossis of the liver?

By QatarArabeyah• 6 Mar 2007 12:16
QatarArabeyah

It costs livers :(

By QatarArabeyah• 6 Mar 2007 12:12
QatarArabeyah

It costs livers :(

By anonymous• 6 Mar 2007 12:02
anonymous

Your Life...

in Long term as per my limited knowledge

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We are no more liking truth, so not speaking truth

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