Housing Costs

Don
By Don

I've been offered a position in Qatar with a hosing allowance of 6500 QR. What can I reasonable expect to get for that?

By dweller• 22 Jul 2011 22:36
dweller

I suggest you check the accommodation adverts in QL's Classifieds.

By sarroyoiii• 14 Jul 2011 20:34
sarroyoiii

hi ayman,

i had a job offer yesterday from a private construction company with good basic salary but low on housing & transpo allowance. please let me know if a decent 1br-ff from a villa could be possible on a 4,000qr budget?

thanks & regards,

sarroyoiii

By irshadahmed1• 21 Nov 2010 08:14
irshadahmed1

Hi Ayman,

I will be moving to Doha from Muscat early next year.

I want a 2 or 3 bedroom fully furnished good new flat closer to MES Indian School in a good locality with many Indian families living in the same building.

Please advice.

By temo• 3 Aug 2010 05:22
temo

hay

i wanna ask is a 4500QR as housing allowance enough ???

can i get a decent appartemnt???

would it be enough for 2 persones or just one??

By farhan khan deshmukh• 7 Oct 2009 21:43
farhan khan deshmukh

I am looking out for house in beverly hills. i am expected to arrive in Qatar, Insha-Allah by Dec 09. Can I know what should be my budget. I am looking for a unfurnished apartments. Farhan

By abisat02• 30 Sep 2009 20:18
abisat02

Hi Ayman,

I will be moving to Doha from Bahrain in November.

I want a 2 or 3 bedroom fully furnished good new flat closer to MES Indian School in a good locality with many Indian families living in the same building.

How much will it cost and what will be the advance , if any, that will be required by the owner.

CS

By farhan khan deshmukh• 29 Sep 2009 11:59
farhan khan deshmukh

Hi Ayman,

Can i get a new unfurnished 1 BHK apartment in a new building at a central location in doha. i m looking for something at around 6000 - 6500 QAR.

Farhan

By farhan khan deshmukh• 6 Sep 2009 15:08
farhan khan deshmukh

Farhan

By hotandsticky• 8 Jun 2009 23:02
hotandsticky

The prices mentioned here are still relatively extortionate. I always wonder why do people accept to pay 40 - 50% of their salary to rent? I can accept buying where some equity is retained but renting at these prices Im sorry is just sheer ignorance and gullability. Good luck to all who partake in the scam racket that is still prevalent here.

By qatarisun• 8 Jun 2009 22:31
qatarisun

i was answering Hussla77's question.. it looks like posted it just few hours ago...

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By miss saigon• 8 Jun 2009 16:13
miss saigon

feb of 2006 inquiry.

By qatarisun• 8 Jun 2009 16:00
qatarisun

you can try to get a studio for that price.

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By Bluemountain• 8 Jun 2009 15:57
Bluemountain

We are living near Immigration 2BR cost around 9000 QR per month. This is consider as far away from city and most shopping center.

By Hussla77• 8 Jun 2009 14:19
Hussla77

Hi can anybody tell me what i can get for 5000QR per month please, Im moving to Qatar in August... Thanks Guys

By krpatel• 7 Jun 2009 20:50
krpatel

Pls. tell me house rent in al-khor for 1Bedroom + 1hall + 1kitchen- villa.

By bart111• 24 May 2009 07:59
bart111

Hi ibiz,

you need a furnished villa in a compound? I have one!

Please contact me 3160215

Bart

By Las Vegas• 23 May 2009 15:19
Las Vegas

yes man you just reminded me, I got run over by Indian Stampede the other day in front of my flat. No broken bones though!

By Dancing Queen• 17 May 2009 00:18
Dancing Queen

I do not think 10,000QR is a good allowance for a "lovely" 3 bed apartment in Doha. You might be lucky to get an apartment in the city for that but you will have to fight your way through all the indians to get to it!

By dweller• 15 May 2009 00:24
dweller

check the classifieds you will find out the rent easily enough.

Furniture I don't know

By Sameer2u• 14 May 2009 21:22
Sameer2u

Hi!

I would like to know the cost of a 3 bed room villa in Doha (moderate) and the cost to furnish it. Will appreciate advice.

By Tootsie• 26 Sep 2007 02:57
Tootsie

depends where and what standard you are looking for. plan in the region of 7.5k - 10.5k and you have most bases covered.

we just tried to move and the standard of 2 bed accomodation available at the 9-10k level was very dissapointing.

By manivannan• 25 Sep 2007 23:32
manivannan

hello

i am palanning to come to DOHa for a job with QP can i get a 2bedroom accomadation what is the cost?

plz reply

By dweller• 24 Sep 2007 19:26
dweller

I will second that.

XE.com and many others exist, it just needs a simple search on Google!

By qatarisun• 24 Sep 2007 19:10
qatarisun

Sweet.... about this QR 6500 for 2-br flat... forget about it baby.. look at the date of the original post - it was February 2006... now 2 -br AT LEAST QR 7500, if you are lucky to find it...I hope you were able to convert USD into QR finally...lol...

By jauntie• 24 Sep 2007 13:45
jauntie

I'm not even a Business Development Manager, but at least I was able to find a currency converter!

http://uk.ask.com/web?q=convert+currency&qsrc=2&o=0&l=dir&dm=all

For heaven's sake, what IS the matter with everyone wanting everyone else to do their homework for them ! Jeez! :P

By pt1985• 24 Sep 2007 13:27
pt1985

Hi Ayman

seems like you are like the oracle on here - answering everyone's questions! Anyway, I have a questoin to ask you myself. I am trying to find out information about the spiralling cost of living in doha - the most obvious example of which is the prices of rent. If you could give me some information on how the average price for a 4 bedroom villa has increased in the past 10 years, or something like that, I would very much appreciate it. Perhaps I could arrange calling you and having a chat about it...?

Cheers

By Sweet• 17 Sep 2007 09:45
Sweet

Hi there Ayman,

I'm also coming to Qatar soon, also interested in prices, how much is 6500 QR in USD, what is the exchange rate to USD? Do you think I can get proper apartment for myself only in a proper area?

By Bilabong• 9 May 2007 19:54
Bilabong

Shavonne 17th floor sure sounds good but aint for this puppy....too expensive....any other good areas around or under 12K?

By shavonne clements• 9 May 2007 13:32
shavonne clements

17th floor..

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By Bilabong• 9 May 2007 12:01
Bilabong

Hows the old airport area?? Also hows the availabilty there?? Anyone knows of good estate agents??....I know I know too many questions (-:

But will appreciate a response.

By Bilabong• 9 May 2007 11:41
Bilabong

....I have spoke to people in Doha and the range seems to be 8K - 12K for a two bedroom. Is 16,500/- seafront???

By shavonne clements• 9 May 2007 11:37
shavonne clements

Hi Novita,

2 bR= 16,500

By Bilabong• 9 May 2007 11:25
Bilabong

....So I am assuming that I can find a decent two bedroom apartment in a good multi-cultural neighbourhood for 10k a month. Correct??

By faisahu• 5 May 2007 11:14
faisahu

hmm...rental up to QR15,000 / month???

can I get something lower and comfortable for my wife and children.? And anybody know any rehability centre that I can send my handicapped child to get continous treatment such as physiotheraphy? (C.Pulsy).

By anadimacali• 27 Apr 2007 18:38
anadimacali

Hello To All!

I Might be coming to Doha by Sept. Is it possible that you get me a 1 bedroom fully furnished apartment? And may I know how much that will cost? Also, if my cousin who will be coming by Oct, can he stay w/ me? Not sure since it is a Muslim Country if they allow Male and female to live in 1 apartment.. Is that allowed in there? Even if he sleeps in the couch?

By The Janner• 20 Apr 2007 11:54
The Janner

To all,

I am looking for an unfurnished apt or villa that has 3 bedrooms, ideally in a compound or even apts with facilities i.e. a pool.

Are there such places left in Doha? if so, any idea of what i will be expected to pay?

appreciate any feedback given.

Cheers

By The Janner• 20 Apr 2007 11:53
The Janner

To all,

I am looking for an unfurnished apt or villa that has 3 bedrooms, ideally in a compound or even apts with facilities i.e. a pool.

Are there such places left in Doha? if so, any idea of what i will be expected to pay?

appreciate any feedback gien.

Cheers

By ferozr• 14 Apr 2007 11:56
ferozr

Du Hi Ayman- it is nice to see that you are replying to so many people.I need a help from you.Please tell me hohow much I need to pay for a 2BHK flat in a decent place in Doha with facilities like swimming pool split or cental A/C.I am an InI Indian, so probably I would like to stay in an area where people from different country live together.Also tell the rate of a 2BHK flat without facilities like swimming pool.I am looking for a unfurnished accomodation.

Ra Rahil

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By F1• 9 Apr 2007 20:53
F1

Hi Ayman,

My family and I are moving to Doha next month, we are looking for a villa to rent for 13000 QR per month unfurnished, is there anything availabe for this amount?

By Don• 31 Aug 2006 15:57
Don

Thank you.

By Charlene• 31 Aug 2006 05:22
Charlene

It really depends on what you are hoping for. I am in a 3 bedroom apartment, the rent is 9,000. We looked at quite feel places and this was the only apt. that I would take. The rest left a lot to be desired!

Like everyone has said, the prices have gone up quite a bit. However, since we are moving in a company house today I really haven't been paying close attention to the rent.

You would for sure be able to rent a spacious apt. with the allowance you will be recieving.

By Don• 31 Aug 2006 00:23
Don

It was actually upgraded by about 3000 QR. So about 10000 QR now. What am I looking at for that?

By novita77• 31 Aug 2006 00:08
novita77

Don... if u work for QP ... try to push more allowance for housing. We know so many people from QP leaving because they fed up with the housing situation.

By Don• 30 Aug 2006 23:43
Don

The Ramada Hotel is the one that we are being put up in. It looks pretty good on the internet. Certainly we'll be looking for accomodation.

By Charlene• 30 Aug 2006 06:56
Charlene

Three months is a hotel, I cound't imagine! Hopefully you will find something you are happy with long before that. Go for a house Don if you are able to find one. When I came to Doha I thought apartment would be OK, I hate it! We are moving into a house tomorrow.

Good luck to you Don.

By dweller• 29 Aug 2006 19:45
dweller

I hope it's in a good hotel Don and not in the town

By Don• 29 Aug 2006 00:42
Don

Yes, 3 months temporary accomodatin. I understand its now in a hotel.

By dweller• 28 Aug 2006 21:39
dweller

Do QP not put you initially into temporary fully furnished accommodation? Somewhere like the Qatar Navigation compound?

That would allow you to settle in and have a good look round before deciding on a permanent home.

I personally think it unlikely that rents will drop after the games as DAGOC are not the main cause of the housing shortage.

By Pharmacist• 28 Aug 2006 21:29
Pharmacist

Dear Ayman,

I aim to work andl live in Qatar. Unfortunately, I have decided this very late, it should be 4 years ago before this crazy prices increas.

I want to know, what the rate of a very good apartment 2BD fully furnished with split A/C, new building, and in a very good area.

according to the rate I can judge the offers I got, so I can negotiate for a suitable amount.

Thanks,

Pharmaciest

By Don• 12 Apr 2006 19:11
Don

I'm sort of naive I guess. I"ve been told that it might be better to get an apartment first and wait for a lowering of prices after the Games. Any advice?

By Helloqatar• 11 Apr 2006 20:43
Helloqatar

For that amount and two boys, go for a villa. Apartment will get very small very quickly. Compound will have buddies for boys, etc.

By efevin• 11 Apr 2006 19:09
efevin

This amount, is it monthly

By Don• 27 Mar 2006 02:43
Don

I've had a bit of a top up on my housing allowance. What could I expect for 10,000 QR per month? I"ve got two boys so either a 3 bedroom or a 2 bedroom with large rooms. I'm pretty open to apartment or villa.

By Safwany• 7 Mar 2006 00:22
Safwany

Hi Dalila,

1BD apartment is rare to find now, the average cost is about QR5000, I have one in hand but I need to know when you are coming.

Please feel free to send me more details to my address [email protected]

Ayman

By Dalila• 6 Mar 2006 10:51
Dalila

Hi All,

I got a job in Doha and I woud like to know the costs of one room apartment. I will appreciate your help.

Dalila

By Safwany• 4 Mar 2006 21:26
Safwany

Hi Mish,

Actually I don't even have time to cover Doha :)

But I will ask my friends if the knew anyone who work in Al Wakrah area.

It would be better if you can give me more details about your requirments and your budget so I can have enough information to tell to any agent there, my email is [email protected] and my mobile number is 555-2197.

Ayman

By Mish• 4 Mar 2006 20:46
Mish

Hi Ayman,

I have been reading all of your responses and you are very helpful. I am hoping you may have a few suggestions for me.

It looks like we will have to move out of our large 3 bedroom villa with Corniche views-that we only pay 5000 QR for. Government wants the land for a park apparently. My husband now works in Al Wakrah, so we would definitely consider moving there if it means paying only a little bit more than we are paying now and so we can still keep the same standard of living.

Do you cover the Al Wakrah area or know of someone who does? We haven't been given official notice to move, but the rumour is we will receive it in April with 2 months notice to leave.

Thanks!

By Safwany• 3 Mar 2006 03:25
Safwany

Hi Nur,

I emailed you back and I hope you like the villa I showed you.

Beverly heals have a very long waiting list and I don't think you want to wait for years :)

Ayman

By Safwany• 3 Mar 2006 03:22
Safwany

Hi Arel,

Well this market became unpredictable anymore, keep that in mind :)

A 3BD apt could cost about 7500QR and even more.

I don't recommend the Murano cause I have two friends who own one and they didn't like it much, you wont hear that about the other models of Nissan.

About the schools I have no ideas about it as I am still single with no kids :)

Ayman

By nur• 2 Mar 2006 13:33
nur

Hi Ayman,

i emailed our response to your work email account. Thanks for your help, hopefully it will work out for us. BTW Beverly Hills costs 12,000 and villas are big but there is a waiting list.

Regards,

Nur

By arel• 2 Mar 2006 05:48
arel

Hi Ayman,

How much would it cost for a 3BD apt? I think I would go for this type instead of a 4BD apt/villa. And..why is it that you don't recommend the Murano..? BTW, which int school do you recommend for my kids?

Thanks for your valuable info.

Rgds

By Safwany• 2 Mar 2006 00:06
Safwany

Hi Arel,

It is very hard now to find a 4BD apartment in Qatar especially in the new buildings as they all 2 or 3BD, you will be lucky if you find a 4BD and I think your budget is enough, in other hand it will be better for you to increase your budget and get a villa cause it will be easier to find a 4BD one.

About the cars, I don't recommend the Nissan Murano, you better get Pathfinder or Patrol or even Armada wish is so cool if you can afford.

Ayman

By arel• 1 Mar 2006 17:28
arel

How much is it cost to own a Nissan Murano in Qatar?And, is there any MPV eg. Honda Odyssey there?

Rgds

By novita77• 1 Mar 2006 07:24
novita77

Life only can be understood backwards, but must be live forward.

U can get Hyundai Tucson 2 liter brand new for 60.000 QR, or Santa Fe and Terracan for around 82.000 to 87.000 QR

Brand new Toyota Prado around 135.000 QR

By arel• 1 Mar 2006 04:51
arel

Hi Ayman,

How much would it cost for a 4BD apts? And, would there be any options like fully furnished or semi-furnished? I'm looking at the price of not more than QR9000. And, further to this, which school do you recommend for my kids? FYI, I'm an Asian, from south-east.

Rgds

By Safwany• 27 Feb 2006 22:58
Safwany

Hi Arel,

I think you will need a villa or a 4BD apartments, everything depened on your budget and it will be easy if you mention it so I can give you an advice.

Ayman

By arel• 27 Feb 2006 18:12
arel

Hi All,

I'm new here. I'm in the process of getting a job in Qatar. I have a family of 6, which consist of 4 kids aged 5 - 11 years old, my wife and myself. Can someone suggest the type of accomodation that suites me? And, what's the price range of a SUV or MPV there?

Rgds.

By siddh• 26 Feb 2006 21:59
siddh

Hi all,

I am considering relocation to Qatar from another country in Gulf. What would be the rent for a 1BR apartment (with hall)?. Advise me pls.

Thank you in advance.

Cheers,

By novita77• 25 Feb 2006 22:51
novita77

Hi ... there is a football club in Doha. My son attended the first meeting today and he loved it. Here is the website:

www.evolutionsoccer.homestead.com/1.html

By Safwany• 25 Feb 2006 21:01
Safwany

Hi Banker,

Yes you can get a villa with this budget, call me once you arrive to Doha.

Ayman

By Banker• 25 Feb 2006 19:11
Banker

Hi Ayman, Others

Arrvivng in mid April - where do most Indian expats stay in Doha? Can I get a Villa in such a place for QR 12000?

Also can some one help me with info on extra curricular for kids of 4 and 8 years?

By Safwany• 24 Feb 2006 11:41
Safwany

Hi Thomas,

West Bay Lagoon is the most expensive area in Qatar, 3 or 4BD villa might cost between 20,000 up to 35,000QR.

Still thinking about it ? :)

Ayman

By ThomasSoerensen• 24 Feb 2006 10:29
ThomasSoerensen

Hi all

Ayman: how much does fully furnished 3 or 4 bedroom villa in compound in West Bay Lagoon cost?

And are there any available?

By Safwany• 23 Feb 2006 15:08
Safwany

Nothing is impossible but could be hard...

If you try to increase your budget then it will be much easir for both.

Ayman

By noname• 23 Feb 2006 13:00
noname

ЙŎńâmê

Hi Ayman... i will arrive to Qatar next Friday, i will stay in the hotel for month, but i have to find an apprtment to share with someone, 2650 qar is the housing allowance, i can't share the appartment with more than one person, is it possible to find such thing.

thanks in advance

By Safwany• 22 Feb 2006 08:34
Safwany

Hi Novita77,

You still have alot of time to search and to find something nice.

You are right, there are many of multinatioanl companies still relocating their staff and for that I don't think that the housing will come down, maybe there will be some drop immediatly after the Asian Games but I don't think it will last for long time.

I don't work for any agent, it is my own business.

Ayman

By novita77• 22 Feb 2006 05:51
novita77

hi safwany ... we wont be moving till the end of the year. But if we do looking around for a house, i will be looking for you. Yes I am aware that area (around DESS) is exspensive. DESS is british school and any house (flat or compound) around there really popular for expat family.

some ppl said that after the games the housing should come down in the price. Do u think it would be ever happen? Mind you companies like Qatar Gas, Exxon and Bachtel still keep relocating the new staff coming into the country. And also project like The Pearl will need lots of houseing for their staffs too.

do u mind if i ask which agent u r working for?

By Safwany• 22 Feb 2006 00:39
Safwany

Hi Novita77,

I don't know exactly how much it is the beverly hills but I think it wont be less than 13,000.

Some agents are worse than the greedy landlords, it is better not to tell them where their hubbys work so they can get a response, or you can tell them to contact me if you want :)

By the way, I may have something very nice in this area but it is not cheap, what is your budget ?

Ayman

555-2197

By novita77• 21 Feb 2006 23:11
novita77

just commenting how exspensive the accomodation in Doha at the moment. 4 yrs ago when we just arrived, beverly hills was 6500 QR, and we thought that was exspensive.

Safwany ... i guess u know how much Beverly Hills cost now. My son school is in DESS, so i guess when i move i need to move somewhere around that area. At the moment i am commuting in the traffic daily from Muntaza traffic light to the school.

Got alot of girlfriend who looking around for a house. Everytime they call for the agent they will asked where your hubby working for? Bachtel, Maersk, Halliburton or something like that. Then they know how much your allowance would be. If your hubby working in small company, they dont bother to respond to your query.

Rant over ...

By Banker• 21 Feb 2006 17:30
Banker

Ayman thanks for your prompt responses - one more question... I am told that villas in compound have children play area / swimming pool etc and thus recommended, can my allowance get me any of these villas - 3 bedroom or 2 bedroom furnished?

By Safwany• 21 Feb 2006 15:16
Safwany

Furnished apartment with a sea view is very expensive, it could reach to 14,000 and even more.

It is a good allowence really if you want to get a nice apartment and you might save some of it.

Ayman

By Banker• 21 Feb 2006 09:07
Banker

Ayman

Thanks for the inputs. They have offered me QR 10,000 - will this fetch a decent 3 bed roomed apartment? How much do I need for a furnished apartment in the sea front?

By Safwany• 20 Feb 2006 23:00
Safwany

Hi Banker,

You didn't mention the budget :)

Anyway, to get a nice 3BD apartment then try not to get less than 8,500QR accomodation allowence.

If you are looking for a villa then ask for 13,000QR.

Welcome to Qatar,

Ayman

By Banker• 20 Feb 2006 21:29
Banker

Aiyman- I have got an offer one hour back in one of the local banks - the company will lease an acco for me. I have 2 kids under 8 years and my wife. Is it possible to get a 3 Bed room apartment in this budget?

What would a good aprtment with 3 bedrooms in a good complex (with other like families) cost? (Sal is still negotiable)

By Safwany• 18 Feb 2006 00:59
Safwany

Yes you can ibiz...

With this budget I can find you a nice villa, let me know once you arrive to Qatar.

By ibiz• 18 Feb 2006 00:47
ibiz

Hi Ayman:

Can I get a villa in a compound for Qr 15,000/month? Doesn't have to be huge but has to be furnished and with good amenities. We need a minimum of 3 bedrooms as we are a 3 person family. Thanks.

By Safwany• 17 Feb 2006 20:45
Safwany

With 6,500QR you can get a 2BD apartment.

I may have something with this budget for you, let me know when you arrive.

Ayman

[email protected]

+974-555-2197

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