15000 core allowance, 14000 base salary.

ikqureshi
By ikqureshi

Hello QL members

I know rent is the biggest problem in Qatar.

My concern is if 15000 allowance will cover my accomodation/transport.

Ive been told by my recruiter that 10000 will get me a great 2/3 bed accomodation, and 5000 is enough for me, wife + 2 young kids for the month.

my plan is to save as much of my 14000 base salary as possible.

Is the advice ive been given correct? Will 10000 get me an unfirnished compound apartment or villa?

thanks

By ikqureshi• 27 Apr 2009 00:33
ikqureshi

Thanks suzan

Yes ill get all education/medical/dental/flights home etc paid on top - so im really questioning the rentals side only.

You mention nice apartments - as I have 2 young kids I guess a compound will be better, both socially and facilities wise? Any areas you can recommend? My thinking is apartments are not kid friendly esecially if they are several storeys high.

thanks

By suzan• 26 Apr 2009 23:59
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suzan

Dont get a villa. Its expensive. There are nice 2/3 bedroom appartments! These days the renting costs have been going down, and we expect them to go even more down! We hope so!!

I think 5,000 for expenses is a bit poor. If u guys eat at home, then u guys can make it!!

Do they pay for education of your kids? thats an extra expense!

Will you rent a car? Car renting start from 1,300QR I believe.! and if you want to buy one, loan can take up per month 1,500QR

Well, this is what I know!!

Good luck!!

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