So what about living expenses?

Fat Clemenza
By Fat Clemenza

I "heard" and I guess people are right when they say that life is not cheap in Qatar. I'm already aware of the rental costs but what about:

1) Food, how big would the weekly grocery store bill be ? Let's say for me and my wife? (No kids)

2) Bills : water, electric, phone, house insurance, internet access, cable TV...

3) Gas (what do they use? unleaded right? Do they use Diesel engines?)

By uhari• 25 Jul 2011 10:46
uhari

Dear

 i have to come in Qatar for job. a pharma company hired me as a  quality control supervisor and provide me 

·         Salary is 3200 QR .

·         Accommodation .

·        Transportation.

·        Medical care.

·        Insurance .

·        Food .

which type  accommodation  & food  provide me my sponser or company  if  i am veg.person.

1000 QR sufficiant for single person.

how to live with 1000 QR ? I am indian.

By FAHAD BHATTI• 17 Sep 2010 08:12
FAHAD BHATTI

I have to come to Qatar for a job in Doha.

I have to live singly but as officer, not a labor class.

What are the normal salaries there in Qatar in corporate sales(Manager).

what is the normal expenses of a single man.

what will the approximte cost of a normal residence in a new building, flat, single bedroom accomodation but furnished?

please reply me sooon

By naseemabbas• 17 Oct 2009 10:47
naseemabbas

I ahve to come to Qatar for a job in Doha.

I have to live singly but as officer, not a labor class, my comapny will give me accomodation but what will be the living expenses as a middle class person.

What are the normal salaries there in Qatar.

what is the normal expenses of a single man.

and if i want to live other than the comany accomodation, what will the approximte cost of a normal residence in a new building, flat, single bedroom accomodation but furnished?

please reply me sooon

[email protected]

By sammie1571• 12 Jun 2006 15:40
sammie1571

not many one beds built over here to be honest you will end up with a two bed look in the gulf-times.com its the english paper over here and you will find two beds for about 4000-5000 for uf. I looked for a one bed first off never found one!!!

By efevin• 2 Jun 2006 13:00
efevin

Pls how can I get in touch with Ayman - possibly phone number

By efevin• 2 Jun 2006 12:54
efevin

What about getting a job for my spouse. She has a secondary school certificate and is currently in her 3rd year in the university.

By Angelo• 1 Jun 2006 00:13
Angelo

Cook at home, min Qr.2,500/- per month

Qrs. 4,200/- for unfurnished flat, yes.

Speak to Ayman regarding a flat, he can help you.

Angelo

By venom• 1 Jun 2006 00:02
venom

Quote:"How much will it cost to feed a family of 5 in a month / week in Doha?."

Well that depends on how much u guys really eat hehe!! Ok instead of all these questions why not just make a list of how much things actually cost here like for egs Gas, bread, vegetables, fish, meat etc...as for me my weekly shopping comes to around 150 to max 300 a week which feeds 3 adults

Mineral water will cost you 6.50 or so for a pack of 6 1.5 liter bottles, gas is cheap like 10bucks for a cylinder. Cars now a days man, just walk into the bank and walk out with a car loan its thats easy. lets not forget petrol is cheaper then water here! Fresh chicken may be 8 or 9 bucks..not sure mostly buy the frozen one which is 9 bucks. Then there's always the fast food joints.

I think its quiet possible to get a 2 bedroom for that much rent.

By efevin• 24 May 2006 19:24
efevin

How much will it cost to feed a family of 5 in a month / week in Doha?.

Can one get a 2 bedroom flat apartment in any part of DOHA for QR4200?

Somebody pls assist with information as I am likely to relocate to DOHA for job with my wife and children.

By Fat Clemenza• 15 Apr 2006 14:14
Fat Clemenza

Sure will moonbeam....If you're in Doha, well it might be soon. I'm looking ofr a job there in the avaition business...

God bless!

By Moonbeam• 15 Apr 2006 12:56
Moonbeam

:) No problem! We are Italian too, but my first language is English, so no I'm in no position to teach. Say hi to your other half from another Italian! Who knows, maybe one day we'll meet.

Ciao Ciao! :)

By Fat Clemenza• 15 Apr 2006 12:49
Fat Clemenza

no per disgrazia, pero mia femmina sua italiana ... That's about what I know, got skills to teach? I can speak French though, I know it should help (latin languages are look alike aren't they?)

By Moonbeam• 15 Apr 2006 11:22
Moonbeam

Si tu, FC! :)

By Fat Clemenza• 14 Apr 2006 23:47
Fat Clemenza

me???

By Moonbeam• 14 Apr 2006 11:14
Moonbeam

Ma sei italiano?!!!!

By Moonbeam• 14 Apr 2006 11:12
Rating: 4/5
Moonbeam

:) I'm not even there yet! Still trying to find a house, which I can tell you is excruciatingly difficult.

The list is based on averages, from 5 different supermarkets each a with their own products. The products are examples, not the actual price of 'that' product; as some stores don't have exactly what you need. It really depends on the kind of food you buy. Certain Asian products are very inexpensive, but imported American or European foods can be costly. An example is Italian Salame (pork) or even Kellogs. You can get the Kellogs made in Saudi, or the Kellogs made in the US. Price will vary obviously.

Like I said, it's indicative, not fullproof, but it should help a bit.

Anyway Good luck with your move. :)

By Fat Clemenza• 14 Apr 2006 10:57
Fat Clemenza

Thank you moonbeam. In case I fail to find a decent apt, can I stay with you???!!!! LOL

That link is reeeaaal handy. Thanx again.

By Moonbeam• 14 Apr 2006 10:32
Moonbeam

See http://www.qatarliving.com/node/889

By Fat Clemenza• 13 Apr 2006 23:45
Fat Clemenza

Furnished or not??

By yalla• 13 Apr 2006 21:46
yalla

That's about what you'd pay for a one BR flat, if youre lucky maybe even two.

By Fat Clemenza• 13 Apr 2006 16:25
Fat Clemenza

I read a lot about the housing problems in Doha and it has become a source of worry beacuse I'm looking for a job out there.

Is it so difficult to find a one BR Apt (preferably with a big living room) under 6000 QR?

By Fat Clemenza• 13 Apr 2006 07:41
Fat Clemenza

same thing as in the US or EU I guess ... I thought it would be cheaper

By Angelo• 12 Apr 2006 23:18
Angelo

Hello FC

about $22,000/- brand new.

Angelo

By Fat Clemenza• 12 Apr 2006 22:45
Fat Clemenza

so what should I expect to pay for a decent Toyota camry or something like it?

By branstonpickle• 12 Apr 2006 20:30
Rating: 4/5
branstonpickle

Diesel is available out here, but there are no cars that run on it - it's for the lorries only.

It's mainly Jap cars out here, although all the Euro manufacturers have a presence. I'll be going from a Volvo estate at home to a smaller Nissan or something on the basis that the smaller your car the less there is for someone else to hit.

By Fat Clemenza• 12 Apr 2006 20:22
Fat Clemenza

Thanks for reassuring me. So I'll go on with my habit of midsize cars.

By Loki• 12 Apr 2006 20:08
Loki

With the roads in the state they are, sometimes a 4WD helps!! But for the most part they are for desert driving or pure status. There are certainly lots of the other sorts you mentioned as well....

By Fat Clemenza• 12 Apr 2006 20:03
Fat Clemenza

Don't people get an insurance for their house in case of fire or flooding ...?

Gas. cheap cheap cheap? Yipppeee! Sick of Europe's skyrocketing gas prices. So havng abig car wouldn't be fuel consumption but rather its price...

BTW is it really recomended to own a SUV or 4x4? I don't really like those monster cars but I guess roads must be the roads that require such cars. What about smaller sizes? BMW 3 series, Toyota Camry, Audi A3...?

By butterfly• 12 Apr 2006 19:51
Rating: 4/5
butterfly

1) Around 400 QR weekly. That's a guess. If you have an "expensive" taste then budget a little more.

2) Water and Electricity less than 200 QR.

Phone, depends, but you have to pay a subscription charge of about two or three hundred, and then monthly usage charges. Not sure what's the tariffs, but a ten minutes call to France, off peak, costs around 20 QR.

Internet...ahhgg, sorry can't remember, think I pay around QR600 every three months??? ADSL. (don't take my word for that...)

Cable: QR 2500 approx. Yearly. Showtime Total plus package.

House Insurance???? What for?

3) Gas. Cheap Cheap Cheap. No diesel, as far as I'm aware...

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