G'day
Have you by any chance managed to get any info about living in Qatar and about accomodation ??

Much appreciate any info you would care to share

Regards
Ramy

Post a Reply

00abuse

Choosing an expat health insurance provider is an important decision. Get a quote from our trusted expat health insurance partner, CIGNA. With Cigna Global Health Options, you can create an international health insurance plan that's perfectly tailored for the needs of you and your family.

Learn More Get a Quote

Ramy,

Not here but I did manage to find an expat living in Qatar who mailed me the following info:

Accommodation is plentiful, but it's a bit pricey. Villas are going to run between 4500 and 6000 QAR for a moderate sized place. I found a block of flats near the coast in a new building for 2500 a month, and for a 2
bedroom it's okay.
QAR 2,500 gets a 2 br, 1.5 bath flat, completely unfurnished, no air conditioners, either. Window/wall A/C units run between QAR 1,000 and QAR 1,500 each. My place has 3 now. Grocery bills are generally okay, as long as you don't go nuts buying only imported items. Local and regional veggies are low priced and good quality - except for celery, don't ask me why.
Last month's water and electric bill (with 3 A/Cs running 24/7) was around QAR 250. However, that was only for the 2 weeks I had been in the new flat, so I expect that will rise to QAR 500-600 a month.

Another site I found online was riveria-compound.com or somesuch URL. The accomodation there was around 10,000 QAR / month however.

Regards,

Chris

Post a Reply

00abuse

Thanks for the info Chris.

I might be checking the place out soon. So in the meantime, can you find out what unfurnished 3-4 bedroom appartments are going for with centralised AC. I wouldn't be too keen on buying wall ACs. I heard that there are some good ones along the Doha coast line which is supposed to be pretty fancy.

Much Appreciated.

Post a Reply

00abuse

I suggest you contact Doc Farmer directly. That's who I've been talking to. He's already there and I'm in Melbourne - so he's going to be better equipped to answer any questions you have.

He's on this forum but his email is Doc.Farmer@sbm.net.sa

Good luck.

Pixo

Post a Reply

00abuse