Hi LupiN, thank you for comment. I am in the process of negotiating my total compensation package with this EPC company in West Bay and talking about housing allowance in addition to base pay plus other benefits. Knowing how costly housing is there, I think I'll shoot for at least QR20,000 TO QR35,000 for housing allowance only. I will be coming first as bachelor status, then with my wife when she decides she's ready after six months, so I maybe looking for a 2 br villa in a compound with tennis court and gym. Will the amount mentioned afford a nice furnished place?