Living in Qatar: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Qatar

Living in Qatar

Last updated on Nov 27, 2021

Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees talk about what it is really like living in Qatar. They offer advice about meeting people, cost of living, finding a home and more.

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What are the pros and cons of living in Qatar?

Expats, digital nomads and retirees living in Qatar responded:

"Quite an easy experience as an expat, though the climate in summer is unbelievably hot," added another expat in Doha.

"I like the weather. I like the safe environment I like the tax free system. I like the health care. I don't like the dust I don't like the traffic I don't like the religious restrictions I don't like the landscape/scenery," explained one expat living in Doha.

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