You may be willing to compromise and find somewhere cheaper. Be aware there are no rent caps here, and if your landlord finds that he can rent out your place next year at 10 - 65% more rent (and the latter figure has happened with a QLr who posted here in the past 2 weeks), you'll be scrambling.
As WT says, finding a place in a good school, especially at this late date for September, is going to be your biggest challenge. Often, newcomers have to home school for a while or settle for a mediocre school until they secure a place at their school of choice - also remember, tuition fees are not the only costs to consider when making up your budget. Activities, transport (if using) etc. are on top of that.
Two vehicles will set you back at least 4,000/month, more if you go for something bigger/better than a Toyota Corolla or similar. I say 2 because if your children don't use the bus for school then someone has to get them there and pick them up. Traffic here is dire and dangerous. Some use drivers to transport their children. Public transport is extremely limited and very unreliable in terms of timings.
Will you want a membership at a 5* hotel to gain beach access close by? That's about 20,000/year. And there are no public (free) beaches within the city. Of course, you may choose to live where you have access to a pool within the accommodation so that wouldn't be an issue - the accommodation would be priced accordingly.
I can't decide for you, and nor should I. I am only saying I wouldn't come if the basic necessities (acceptable housing and good education and medical) are not fully covered by my employer. Remember, you can be made redundant and have to leave 6 weeks after you arrive, just like anywhere in the Gulf, and yes that has happened to people too. You want to be comfortable with your salary/benefits package at least.
You may be willing to compromise and find somewhere cheaper. Be aware there are no rent caps here, and if your landlord finds that he can rent out your place next year at 10 - 65% more rent (and the latter figure has happened with a QLr who posted here in the past 2 weeks), you'll be scrambling.
As WT says, finding a place in a good school, especially at this late date for September, is going to be your biggest challenge. Often, newcomers have to home school for a while or settle for a mediocre school until they secure a place at their school of choice - also remember, tuition fees are not the only costs to consider when making up your budget. Activities, transport (if using) etc. are on top of that.
Two vehicles will set you back at least 4,000/month, more if you go for something bigger/better than a Toyota Corolla or similar. I say 2 because if your children don't use the bus for school then someone has to get them there and pick them up. Traffic here is dire and dangerous. Some use drivers to transport their children. Public transport is extremely limited and very unreliable in terms of timings.
Will you want a membership at a 5* hotel to gain beach access close by? That's about 20,000/year. And there are no public (free) beaches within the city. Of course, you may choose to live where you have access to a pool within the accommodation so that wouldn't be an issue - the accommodation would be priced accordingly.
I can't decide for you, and nor should I. I am only saying I wouldn't come if the basic necessities (acceptable housing and good education and medical) are not fully covered by my employer. Remember, you can be made redundant and have to leave 6 weeks after you arrive, just like anywhere in the Gulf, and yes that has happened to people too. You want to be comfortable with your salary/benefits package at least.