Cost of Living in Doha

#Nate.. It is a decent package. Approx usd 1000/d + allowance, isnt it? Not sure how much you spend back home, but you won't spend more than qar 25k p.m. as a single in Qatar. I believe you'll be in the office most of the time :)

Hello everyone,
Im looking for a job in doha, How do u think i should apply for one?
Any recommendations?
I have a bachelor's degree!
Please send some tips and hints, Thanks.

Hi, I got offer on contract role for Graphic Design Post, My monthly salary is 10,000 qar
& they can't provide me the accommodation, food
then can anyone guide me is it sufficient for me to live and eating & how much i can save per month

i got an offer for 1920 qar you think i should accept it

I really desire to get a teaching job for both myself and my wife. We have two kids and we are really looking for opportunity to move to Qater. Please I need help on how to go about it. You can send advice to my mail at emmychona@gmail.com

What about children's school fees,is that expensive?

Name some best schools in terms of education and cost

Hi All,

I have an opportunity to work in Qatar Doha and company has been offering 11000 riyal/month, my living style is normal. What about the Accommodation and food cost for single person. Please provide with detailed information.
A so is this good package or i need to ask for more salary?

Hello all people interested to come to Doha, I've been living in Doha in the past 8 years, if you have any questions about cost of living, your offered salary package and if it will work for you, please feel free to contact me by mail princ1981@hotmail.com,
One more thing it is relative when it comes to spending, you can live with 3000 QR, and 50,000 might not be enough depending on what lifestyle u are planning, Qatar is the safest country I've lived or visited so far (US, Europe, Middle East, and many Asian countries), house rent is the major expense, I'm managing a company and I'm paying 8,500 QR/month for a 2 bedroom fully furnished apartment in a decent compound with a big club house, gym, swimming pool, etc... Most of the prices mentioned here is reasonable and accurate

Hi just want to ask how much is the basic salary in doha qatar monthly.
Thank you

What might be expected salary for software quality assurance in QAFCO may be some range

#DDD-J your calculations are correct, unfortunately.
I am spending 30k a month, not doing extravagant stuff, with a wife and 2 kids.
Been living here since 2008 and things are getting more expensive by the minute.
The new exise tax also will limit your alcohol consumption as all prices for liquor have doubled. Same goes for tobacco products, pork and energy drinks as well as an extra 50% on soda.
Fuel is always cheaper than Europe. Accomodation is a flexible item, depending on the location, so you might get a villa from 10K+ monthly. Public hospitals are almost free. Cars have reasonable pricing, also a flexible item.

Hi everyone, please I need information on how to get an employment opportunities in Qatar because I have been applying for almost two years without any positive response. please I would be glad if you can share your job hunt and success with me via sherifatkeni@gmail.com. Thanks

Hi,

I got what seems to be a great offer for a job in Doha. I would relocate to Doha with my family (wife + 2 kids) from Europe. We are being offered something in the area of 45000QAR/month. I am told the salary is TAX FREE. Coming from Europe, we are accostumed to a western lifestyle with good healthinsurance coverage, a pension scheme... However, considering that rents are high for a 3-4 bedroom flat or compound house (+15000 QAR) and the fact the school is about 10000 QAR for two children monthly plus items like health insurance, pension, semi-regular flights back to Europe, it seems I will have considerable costs to pay.

I am expecting monthly costs to amount to something close to 35k-38k, leaving not very much to put aside for a cold winter day... ;o)

Could someone please tell me that I am wrong in my calculations?

Hi,

I got an offer of 8000 QAR. Would it be enough with rent for 1 person?

Will I get one bedroom sharing including attached bathroom for 1000QAR in Doha.

If I join in mess system in some coffee shop or restaurant, will my food expenses be below 1000QAR or if I cook vegetarian at room, how much will be cost.

Can any one guide me please

Hello. I am applying for a Landscape job in Doha. What is the average salary for landscapers around there, please.

@Koraj

I think it is not a good offer. You should receive school allowonce also.
15k is one term school fee, 1 year 30k...3 children is 90k...your 3 salary will be gone for education fee.

@Kiran
Fitness membership is monthly 300-400 QAR in the GYMs. It might be 200-250 QAR if you register for 3-6-12 months. 5star hotels asks 1000+ QAR
1 egg costs 1 QAR here... Frozen chicken costs 10-20 QAR in the markets... I do not know how many you need for a day therefore you should calculate for yourself.
I allocate 3500 QAR montly for my expenses (excluding transportation and accomodation)

@Ali

You will receive 5800 QAR as a net salary and the company will provide you accomodation & transport ??? If this is the case, it might be acceptable i think...

Otherwise, you have to spend 1500-2000 QAR for a bedspace in shared accomodation and 500-1000QAR for transport therefore you will have a 5800 - ( 1500 + 500 ) = 3800 QAR which is approximately 1000 USD.

I have been living in Qatar since 2012 and my package is 25000 QAR. Now, i am paying 5000 QAR for the accomodation and 1625 QAR for the rent of my car... I spend 3000-3500 for the food & lesiure average... To sum up, 25000 ( 5000 + 1625 + 3500 ) = 15 000 QAR i can save. Dolar/riyal exchange rate is fixed, it is 1 USD = 3.65 QAR

Now i want to write my comments for the prices which i think that they are wrong:
1)Restaurant prices seems acceptable, i visit all kinds of restaurants ( cheap indian, turkish, fastfoods and fine dining restaurant)
2)Market prices seems also acceptable but only beer prices are high. Beer is sold in Qatar at only QDC Qatar distribution center and one bottle/can beer cost 8-10 QAR. I do not smoke therefore i can not comment for cigarette.
3)I have a rent a car so i pay 1625 QAR per month (mazda3)...I fill the depot 4 times..Fuel has been increasing slightly every month last 2 years... One depot cost 80QAR for me so 4x80 = 320 QAR... Taxi prices seems correct, but i did not use a taxi last 2 years. I am using uber and prices are fair.
4) My house rents includes all the utilities so i do not pay but 250 QAR is correct for water + electricty (kahra + maa)... House internet is also 200 QAR per month.
5) Cinema prices is correct, 40 QAR is a normal type but if you increse the standards such as 3D or IMAX it also increases to 80-150 QAR...Again my suite provides me a gym so i do not pay for gym but i know the gym montly rent is around 400 QAR.... Cheapest gym might be around 200-250 QAR...
6) I do not have a child , unfortunately i do not have any idea.
7) Clothing is more expensive compared with my country, thus i did not buy any clothes here first 4 years... I was buying when i visit my country... But i discovered some brands such as columbia is cheaper (nearly 1/3) so i started to buy clothes from such brands.
8) Rent is the biggest expense here...I pay 5000 QAR for a suite and i am quite happy... You can find a bedspace for 1000QAR... It says 3bedroom apartment is 11,6k QAR in the centre but you can find 3-bedroom apartment for 6000QAR in al mansoura/bin omran/doha jadeed....Also Ezdan provides cheap accomodation in especially al wakrah which is 30-40 minutes to Doha by car...I am trying to explain that pearl district is the most expensive place and there the prices are 6-7k for 1bedroom, 9-10k for 2 bedrom and 12-13k for 3 bedroom
9) Expats can not buy properties in Qatar thus do not bother for this item...Expats can only deal for 99 years in pearl district.
10) Salary i should not comment... in my project, basic nepali workers get 1000QAR but our PD gets 140k QAR...

I can answer if you have any questions about doha.

Hi , i have got an offer in Qatar for 20,000 QTR (basic-12000, Housing-6000, Transport-2000)with Family status
like insurance ,Air ticket for my self, my fife and kid. I am an Oracle Techno Functional Consultant with 11 years of experience.is it the market standard of Qatar.What is the cost of living in Qatar per month includes Rent,Transport,Utilities(Electricity+Water+Gas).And how is the school fee in qatar per year in British Curriculum School.Can you please advise.

Hi..I am working in a company where 5000 qr salary pm.i want to bring my wife and my kid here.am a living in middle class family.how much i can save money each month

I got an offer of $ 33,000 P.A+ Accommodation +Transportation. For two people is that sufficient. If Im spending Rs.65000 PM

If rent and transport is included then it is a good offer. You will save more if you prep your own food a

I got an offer of $ 33,000 P.A+ Accommodation +Transportation. For two people is that sufficient. If Im spending Rs.65000 PM

Hello i got a job in qatar for 2500 QR.Accomodation and transportation was provided by company.Can anyone tell me that how much cost for food ( own preparation) it takes for month?

Hi All,
I got an offer of 8000 QAR.Would it be enough with rent for 1 person?
Waiting for your replies,PLEASE.

#Nath,

What do you mean by day rate? Is this usd 590 is per day salary andthe other usd7000 are the allowances? If so, then it will be a nice package. you should plan to move here. But keep in mind that Schooling is also expensive here.

You will be very comfortable about yiur children here,dont worry.

Good luck.

Hello All,

I am living in Doha now! All statistics above are accurate 95%. If you need more information, please visit the community blog
www.qatarliving.com
https://www.expatwoman.com/qatar/education/doha-qatar-schools-list

Mo

Dear friends in Doha and Qatar,

I am new to this forum, I will be working in a multinational company, who is offering me QAR 65,000 plus accommodation.

I am keen to move to Doha, but I want to know about the leave per year- they offered me 30 days per year.

Hope this seems to be a decent package.

Abh

Hi Ive been offered a job in qatar for 35000 qtr riyal. this includes transport and housing. I have a wife and 2 small kids. is that sufficient to survive on and safe at the same time?

Hi i got an offer for 10000QAR, plus accommodation plus transport. i have a family contains my wife and school going daughter. Could anyone assist me should i join or what

Dear #anushka ,

To save 25lakhs/yr, you need to have minimum 16,000QR/month salary. Lets say you spend approx 4000QR/month on an average(which can be reduced/increased based on your lifestyle), then you will save approx 14,000QR/month which will lead to savings of 25lakhs/year.

Thanks.

Any idea where to find Aggregate Qatar Non-housing inflation %?

I have been offered a job @ Doha with a monthly salary of 24,075 QR + incentive of approx. 2500 QR per month. I do not want a fancy lifestyle, simple living (1 or 2 BHK apartment in a decent low cost areas) with basic food, travelling & entertainment.
How much QR can I save in a month ?
Can someone please suggest

I am being offered a salary package in Qatar (Doha) which details like this:-

Final package will be 13000 plus 2000 incentive. Gratuity, Flight tickets, Accomodation and family medical will be over and above salary.

Is this a good package to for considering the cost of living in Qatar? Can someone guide me what I would be saving? I am currently working at a salary package of 20 lacs here in Delhi, so need what shall be saving if I move with my family to Qatar.

Any other points that need to be clarified with the employer (related to the package) which I need to take up?
Please provide your valuable comments.

Hello out there.
I have got a recent job in qatar with 6000 basic +++ ( residance, transport, communication, medical)
Would it be sufficient to have a good life and saving in qatar? As of Lahore?
Please advice your best tips for savings in qatar..

Hi, i'm cloyed as a piano teacher. How much the cost a studio apartment? My working place at Darwish building, which place is suitable for me to rent a apartment?

hi niggas i got a job in qatar and my salary ia 12000qtr + accomodation and free health and it only me, will it be okay for me to live decent life there and also have good saving from nigeria....

hi I have got a job with 8000 QR without accommodation, food, transport, medical. Cn any one suggest me how much can I save?

Hi I am live in Doha and work in a restaurant salary of 2500QR. Is it enough for me or not? Can any one tell me.

Guys i need some serious help, i have applied for a Customer service agent position at qatar aviation services, did any body know how much they pay for a Grade three position, What other perks i am entitled for ...please reply ...much appreciated your valuable information gonna provide to me..

Whilst Walter Trueman has some valid points, I am a woman working regularly in Qatar and find many of his points absolutely ridiculous. Clearly Walter has had a bad experience but do not allow one person's bad experience with their employer and/or local government put you off this amazing location where many companies offer amazing opportunities and an excellent life.

Really astonished to see the comments made by Mr. Walter. Living in Qatar for almost five years but never came across 90% of the things he mentioned (The rest 10 % is for their big SUVs and road rage and climate I do second him for that).
1) The First Thing
I am not the PRO from Qatar government neither I was told by someone to reply you but reading such a biased and negative information about Qatar encouraged me to do so.

2) The Second Thing
Yes everyone is sensitive to the things which they love most and care about. Taking criticism positively is essential part for grooming further and they are doing it. The CID never pursued you even after writing such things about Qatar.

3) The Third Thing
Will you kindly elaborate you are comparing the Rape cases with which country or Even which continent. As per my research and knowledge it is far less than the so called world powers and established democracies. The respect for women is of prime importance in their culture.

4) The Fourth Thing
The law is equal for everyone but you are right due to language barrier the Arabic speaker always have an edge. But as per the law there is no discrimination. All Qataris are not angels and it never be possible for any society but my experience they are much better than most of the others.

5) The fifth Thing
You are right about the weather condition. Qatar can’t do much for this they are really unable to relocate themselves. There are laws which prohibits to do work in afternoons, and for ratings please go through the website http://www.numbeo.com/pollution/rankings_by_country.jsp

I do agree there are short comings in the system but not to that extent as elaborated by Mr. Walter. Not necessarily that everybody will have the same experience. He might came across the 95% of the bad people here and I might came across the 95% of good people. But keep that in mind "what goes around comes around"