Moving from UK to Qatar
Aug 23rd 2015, 9:09 am
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Re: Moving from UK to Qatar
Thanks co durham boy, that's very helpful info.
We might have to go top end in villa's initially - got 3 sceptical kids (2 teens!) to keep happy ;-) But if we stayed we'd aim to downsize as they all move on.
Great to hear the grocery and utilities bill might not be as expensive though.
What about things like cinema, live entertainment and activities like ice skating and sports clubs - would you say they are comparable to the UK?
I feel more comfortable over estimating than under estimating to make sure we go for the right package - it feels so much more risky making the move when you're trying to provide for the kids needs as well!
We might have to go top end in villa's initially - got 3 sceptical kids (2 teens!) to keep happy ;-) But if we stayed we'd aim to downsize as they all move on.
Great to hear the grocery and utilities bill might not be as expensive though.
What about things like cinema, live entertainment and activities like ice skating and sports clubs - would you say they are comparable to the UK?
I feel more comfortable over estimating than under estimating to make sure we go for the right package - it feels so much more risky making the move when you're trying to provide for the kids needs as well!
You'll find that all activities are pretty expensive but probably on par with the UK . finding an activity for the kids here without spending money can be difficult , choice is low and quality scarce so you'll find the good ones cost money. Some of the sports facilities here that the kids get to use are amazing to be honest . It's grade A stuff but it costs .
Remember all that is a variable cost as well as same as going out and entertaining yourself . Once you settle and find your feet then you will have a better idea of what you want to spend or do .
Accommodation / Schooling and Healthcare are your major costs , get those well covered and the rest is beer money
Aug 23rd 2015, 9:49 am
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Re: Moving from UK to Qatar
Thank co durham boy - that's all sounding positive. I've heard it's quite expensive child wise and I've estimated a generous leisure and eating out allowance in my budget.
We're just waiting to hear from the employer now - my dh applied early Aug, but was told not to expect to hear anything until September. I've heard before that the HR process can be very slow compared to what we're used to in the UK - and it can seem slow in the UK, LOL!
We're just waiting to hear from the employer now - my dh applied early Aug, but was told not to expect to hear anything until September. I've heard before that the HR process can be very slow compared to what we're used to in the UK - and it can seem slow in the UK, LOL!
Aug 23rd 2015, 9:56 am
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Re: Moving from UK to Qatar
Thank co durham boy - that's all sounding positive. I've heard it's quite expensive child wise and I've estimated a generous leisure and eating out allowance in my budget.
We're just waiting to hear from the employer now - my dh applied early Aug, but was told not to expect to hear anything until September. I've heard before that the HR process can be very slow compared to what we're used to in the UK - and it can seem slow in the UK, LOL!
We're just waiting to hear from the employer now - my dh applied early Aug, but was told not to expect to hear anything until September. I've heard before that the HR process can be very slow compared to what we're used to in the UK - and it can seem slow in the UK, LOL!
Nothing happens with any sort of urgency on a HR front at this time of year so don't sweat it .
Aug 23rd 2015, 10:11 am
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Re: Moving from UK to Qatar
It's very quiet here because of the summer , a lot of people are away including any sort of decision makers plus you have an Eid holiday coming up around the 20th of September so you'll lose another week to 10 days here .
Nothing happens with any sort of urgency on a HR front at this time of year so don't sweat it .
Nothing happens with any sort of urgency on a HR front at this time of year so don't sweat it .
Aug 30th 2015, 7:12 pm
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Re: Moving from UK to Qatar
Does anyone know how much it cost to lease a car in Doha?
