Is this a good package
By Phoenixub3 •
Job : Sr. IT consultant in Bank.
Nationaltiy :British
Family Status : Married with 11 yr. old child, will be going to Brisith Seconday school
Package on offer: QR 42k/month (all-in)
I expect to live in a Furnished apartment not too far from city centre & schools.
My estimates were :
Expenses per month
Basic household 23,279.46 (groceries, car insurance, ameniteis likas gas, phone, water.. etc)
school 2,605.00
Home 15,000.00
Total 40,884.46
Are my estimates correct ?
Could you please advise what should be a good package ?
I think it is ok, as i know banks give bonus
Hello there!
I think you have a very good package..
I was kind of lost when you pointed out what you are thinking you may spend for Household.
As I'm in the same position (looking for info to validate offer):
I will post an excerpt from one post, that may be of help:
Housing Rent is exorbitantly high in Qatar. If you want decent place to live then you have to be ready to spend around 7500 to 9500.
QAR (Per Month) For 2 Persons
8,500 House Rent (Furnished)
1,800 Groceries+ Misc exps.
1,600 Car Hire / OR Loan installment + Petrol
33 Land Line Rent
50 Mobile Rent OR Prepaid Card
150 Water Charges
150 Electricity
200 Internet at home
75 Television Channel Connection
120 VOIP Call Card to call home country
200 Car Insurance (2500/12)if you own your car
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12,878 Total
One Time Exps.
1,000 Deposit for Water Connection
1,000 Deposit for Ele. Connection
7,500 House Rent Deposit
2,000 Driving Classes Fees (Appx.)
250 One Time Mobile activation Charges
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11,750 Total