I don't know if it is any cheaper, but I don't think they are worried about that, because so many westerners are thrilled to have Boots here.

Let's just hope that they can overcome the "service" problem of other shops in Doha...some woman standing over you the entire time you are looking at makeup or perfume as if you are going to steal the store! The other day I finally turned to the two (not one, but two!) women who had appeared to just stand and silently stare at me while I looked for what I wanted and politely told them I was just looking but would come find them if I needed help. They looked taken aback, stood there a bit longer, but finally left me alone in peace to browse!