njs001

Hi,

I'm considering a job offer in Qatar for the Asian games, 2 year contract.
I've read through the posts here and on expatmums site, but I am a single (divorced) male, so 9.30 am coffee mornings not of much interest!

Anyway, I gather that accomodation is expensive. I would have to arrange it myself for this contract. Can anyone give me an idea of the cash price per month of:

1. 1 bed flat
2. Room in shared expat house (if such a thing exists)
3. Any accomodation URLS

Any other info on the scene in Doha would of course be appreciated.

Thanks

novita77

Hi NJS...

Me and malteser living in Doha. I know a friend of her... (Qatar Airways Pilot), single guy living in 1 bedroom flat cost her 5.000 riyal (Malt... I am not sure about this, can u ask again to ur friend single pilot?)

Yes accommodation exspensive ... so make sure u have enough allowance.

Room in shared expat house does exist... i know a friend of us (english husband and filipino wife) rent out their room to help to pay the cost of the rent. The rest u can have a look in the local paper... sometime they looking for tenant...

http://www.zukhrof.com/

U can try the above site, I know malteser family using that agent and they are not very happy with it.

http://www.qatar-links.com

Or the above site will leading u to some real estate company.

NOVITA

PS: U can PM me if u want to ask anything else.

Bob

Added those links to the FAQ, you got any more handy one's Nov or Malt, and I'll add those too

njs001

novita,

Thanks for the links, very useful in getting an idea of prices. Expensive yes, but still cheaper than London!! I think a shared apartment should come in at around $500 which is acceptable. Unfortunately, there's no accomodation allowance for me, just small relocation budget, then it comes out of wages.
Any more info / tips gladly received, will let you know if I decide to accept contract and come over!

Cheers

Bob

Don't forget, it's all tax free though...and it'll be somin' cool on the CV...if nothing else, it'll be some experience...

novita77

No problem ... if u only here for 2 years by yr self it would be an experience ... Good luck with ur relocation...

Btw, if u want to rent a saloon car it would be about 1500 riyal a month. I doubt it u want to buy a new one since u only going to be here for 2 years.

NOVI

Malteser

Geeeee finally someone asking info about QATAR...........things finally moving ha!!!!

Yes our friend pays QR5000 for his one bedroomed apartment but if u check the newspapers u can find cheaper. Sometimes there r some v good deals. U just have to be patient. We managed to find a 4 bedroomed large house wt QR7000 so I guess u can find bargains.

Good luck wt yr decision!!