life in Doha: prices, safety, activities
Hello everyone.
We are living in France and my husband just found a job in Qatar. We were thinking if it's worth moving there or not.
We have 2 babies, and I wanted to ask you guys, is it safe for the kids there? Do the have a lot of English /french speaking kindergartens , activities for kids, swimming lessons for babies/kids? And how are the prices?
Do the have fitness clubs for adults? Normal shopping stores/Malls with normal, modern European clothing and shoes?
Do I need to have a car,or i can manage just fine walking?
How is the cost of living? How much food costs? For example: milk, bread, eggs, fruits and vegetables and meat?
My husband company said they will give us 2000$ allowance for the housing. Is it enough to have a big house where we can get a maid ?
If my husband salary will be 5000$ a month, will this be enough for a family of 2 adults & 2 kids (+ i want to hire a maid) ?
Thanks a lot for your replies.
M
SORRY I FORGOT THE REMAINING QIESTION
My husband company said they will give us 2000$ allowance for the housing. Is it enough to have a big house where we can get a maid ?NOPE..NOT ENOUGH. HOUSING $2500
If my husband salary will be 5000$ a month, will this be enough for a family of 2 adults & 2 kids (+ i want to hire a maid) ? ENOUGH ONLY IF EDUCATION FEES PAID, FULLY COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL COVER FOR ALL OF YOU ARE PAID. OTHERWISE, YOU MIGHT GET A BIT STUCK...
GOOD LUCK. IF YOU DO DECIDE TO COME, WELL, WELCOME TO QATAR.
SORRY I FORGOT THE REMAINING QIESTION
My husband company said they will give us 2000$ allowance for the housing. Is it enough to have a big house where we can get a maid ?NOPE..NOT ENOUGH. HOUSING $2500
If my husband salary will be 5000$ a month, will this be enough for a family of 2 adults & 2 kids (+ i want to hire a maid) ? ENOUGH ONLY IF EDUCATION FEES PAID, FULLY COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL COVER FOR ALL OF YOU ARE PAID. OTHERWISE, YOU MIGHT GET A BIT STUCK...
GOOD LUCK. IF YOU DO DECIDE TO COME, WELL, WELCOME TO QATAR.
is it safe for the kids there? YES IT DEFINITELY IS. I MOVED HERE BECAUSE OF MY KIDS.
Do the have a lot of English /french speaking kindergartens , activities for kids, swimming lessons for babies/kids? YES THEY DO..FOR SWIMMING LESSONS YOU CAN REGISTER THEM AT QATAR UNIVERSITY
And how are the prices? QAR 1000 FOR 1YR SUBSCRIPTION. 1 RIYAL 1 litre of petrol. WELL, I FIND THEM REASONABLE.
Do the have fitness clubs for adults? YES AND IF YOU LIVE IN A COMPOUND YOU WILL HAVE ONE. MOST OF COMPOUND HAVE GYM AND SWIMMING POOL AND PLAYGROUND
Normal shopping stores/Malls with normal, modern European clothing and shoes?YES YOU HAVE M&S, BHS, AND MANY OTHERS
Do I need to have a car,or i can manage just fine walking?YOU NEED A CAR..WALKING? FORGET IT..SUMMER IS A KILLER
How is the cost of living? HOTELS 5 STARS ARE GOOD TOO. 300 RIYAL I HAVE FULL BUFFET WHICH I NEVER ENJOYED IN LONDON FOR THAT PRICE. How much food costs? CHEAP..CARREFOUR For example: milk, bread, eggs, fruits and vegetables and meat?NOT MORE THAN QR2000 a MONTH
My husband company said they will give us 2000$ allowance for the housing. Is it enough to have a big house where we can get a maid ?NOPE...YOU NEED AT LEAST $4000
If my husband salary will be 5000$ a month, will this be enough for a family of 2 adults & 2 kids (+ i want to hire a maid) ?YES IF EDUCATION FEES ARE PAID AND FULLY COMP MEDICAL COVER IS PROVIDED AS WELL. OTHERWISE, YOU CAN JUST MANAGE A FAIRLY DECENT SAVINGS AT END OF EACH MONTH. SAY $500 a month.
Thanks a lot for your replies. VOUS ETES LA BIENVEBUE
hai friend, the salary offered by the company is not enough for your family. Let him check with the company that they will provide education allowence for your kids. other wise most of the salayr will eat by schools
The salary is not enough.
Hm, Mandi has covered most of your questions but what I feel is that $5000 is not a very big salary. What about your accommodation and other facilities? Is it covered by the Company?
Hm, Mandi has covered most of your questions but what I feel is that $5000 is not a very big salary. What about your accommodation and other facilities? Is it covered by the Company?
Stay in France. This offer is RUBBISH!
Yes, Qatar is modern and safe with European amenities. You must have a car and be an experienced driver. $2000 isn't very much for housing, it's about half what you would need for a nice villa in a compound. Yes, you can have a maid. You will need school fees for your kids, they would take up most of your husband's salary. Food is about the same the world over, gas is dirt cheap.