I've just been offerred a job in Qatar also.

I'm knew into teaching but with 20 years experience in IT. I've been offerred a little less on the Salary front but accommodation allowance of 5500 plus 3000 utilities.

If I had brought my wife and kids with me I would have had an accommodation allowance of 8500 plus 4000 utilities allowance.

I suppose it all depends on the school you will be working in. I would suggest you look at your paperwork again you will probably find that you've misread the utilities amount, or they have made a mistake. (hoping they have not made a mistake on mine!).

What I would like to know is, can I find somewhere with 2 bed rooms, access to a pool and a gym for 5500 and 3000 utlities? Or will I be better off sharing a place on a complex?