Posts Tagged ‘Life in Qatar

How much is the typical rate for housing in Qatar? 1 bedroom sharing – minimum of QR1000/monthly 3 Bedroom flat = QR5500 to QR6500/month (unfurnished/semi furnished) Compound Type = 8000 to 12000/month (difficult to get, people are waitlisted even for a year now, lucky if you get one) Villa = 15,000 to 30,000++/month Comparing that [...]

Here are some questions emailed by a fellow Filipino who intends to work/move to Doha. This would be a first in a series of questions and answers that we receive from people reading our blog. Most of them are inquiries about living in Doha, moving to Doha and other stuff related to Qatar. Although you [...]

It’s been past a year since we landed in Qatar and got ourselves a flat to live in. We’re paying QR4700 a month to live in a 2 bedroom unfurnished flat in a new building. I signed a contract for 2 years and gave the landlord 24 checks which he can encash every 3rd week [...]


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It's been 6 years since the San Juan Family started their blog documenting their lives in this little spot called Qatar. Follow Chris, Mavis and Xianelle as they share what Doha has to offer.


  • Muhammad Saeed: just complete your documentation and apply for the visa. there is no complicated procees.you will ge [...]
  • nonie ardonia: baket namn po pauliulit ung palabas ninyo na kakasawa na po sayng lng ang pinangbabayad bwanbwan pau [...]
  • Aida Lacey Metcalfe: Dear sir. Or Madame . Please how many I need kg.or baggage need to bring traveler bag.i am going hom [...]
  • Matteo: Yes its disgusting and a breach of animal rights for sure. These animals are treated like slaves in [...]
  • Life on the Spot: Doha, Qatar: [...] heard about Pork cuts being sold at Qatar Distribution Company (QDC) a month ago but since our [...]