subjective question.10 different people can respond to this post and you'll get 10 different answers.
Personally speaking, I think its a good offer and I say this a US expat.37000 is a lil over USD 10K TAX FREE,so yeah....I would take it.I'm assuming you've already negotiated with them and this is their final offer + based on the position and your experience,37k is more than what you'd make back home.
Regarding rent,depending on the type of accomodation you prefer ,can range from QAR 8500-12500 for high rise apartments (2br) ,villa's are upwards of 11k per month in Doha city,a lot less outside of Doha (Wakra for example)
Utilities (water,electricity)are often times included in the rent but if not, I'd say no more than QAR 500 a month.Extra's like internet,cable/satellite another QAR 500 depending on the options you get.
Getting car loans is fairly easy from what I know but cant speak from first hand experience since I havent taken one out.
Leasing here I feel is a expensive option. Long term rental is another until you settle down.
Since you have 2 kids,be aware that nurseries/schooling here is stooooopid expensive.I suggest you look up the fee section of some of the Doha based international schools and take that into consideration.
Looks like instead of breaking up your mothly gross into various components such as salary,housing allowance,utilties and travel allowance etc the company is just offering this lumpsum.No biggie.You havent mentioned if there is a bonus component but that can make a significant difference.And lastly, I'm assuming they offer private medical coverage thru AXA or some such company.
To sum it up, rent and schooling makeup the largest chunk of expense...and the Mrs's shopping bill!
PS - The figures I've mentioned are general averages that I've seen in my year and half here in Doha.
subjective question.10 different people can respond to this post and you'll get 10 different answers.
Personally speaking, I think its a good offer and I say this a US expat.37000 is a lil over USD 10K TAX FREE,so yeah....I would take it.I'm assuming you've already negotiated with them and this is their final offer + based on the position and your experience,37k is more than what you'd make back home.
Regarding rent,depending on the type of accomodation you prefer ,can range from QAR 8500-12500 for high rise apartments (2br) ,villa's are upwards of 11k per month in Doha city,a lot less outside of Doha (Wakra for example)
Utilities (water,electricity)are often times included in the rent but if not, I'd say no more than QAR 500 a month.Extra's like internet,cable/satellite another QAR 500 depending on the options you get.
Getting car loans is fairly easy from what I know but cant speak from first hand experience since I havent taken one out.
Leasing here I feel is a expensive option. Long term rental is another until you settle down.
Since you have 2 kids,be aware that nurseries/schooling here is stooooopid expensive.I suggest you look up the fee section of some of the Doha based international schools and take that into consideration.
Looks like instead of breaking up your mothly gross into various components such as salary,housing allowance,utilties and travel allowance etc the company is just offering this lumpsum.No biggie.You havent mentioned if there is a bonus component but that can make a significant difference.And lastly, I'm assuming they offer private medical coverage thru AXA or some such company.
To sum it up, rent and schooling makeup the largest chunk of expense...and the Mrs's shopping bill!
PS - The figures I've mentioned are general averages that I've seen in my year and half here in Doha.