I get a job offer from a Bank in Doha, Qatar, is it enough salary for family of 3 kids?

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on 21 Jul 2012

Hi.. I got job offer in a Bank, in Doha. The salary is QR 20K/month. All include in it (house allownc, transportation, utilities, air ticket). No school allowances for my sons (9,7,5 years old). Is it OK with the salary to have a decent life? Or is it too small amount? Regards,

Anonymous (not verified) on 23 Jul 2012 - 08:38

The Salary is not good but you can survive because some of my friends are living in qatar with 18 K per month. They have good living with this salary over here in qatar as compare to their home country. Its all depend that upon your current status of living and job. Take care

Anonymous (not verified) on 23 Jul 2012 - 08:40

I think so with three kids, It is about ti be impossible.

Anonymous (not verified) on 23 Jul 2012 - 11:27

Hi Adaraf, the cost of living in Qatar is relatively lower than you may expect in other Middle Eastern countries. However, whether this salary is enough to have a good life and sustain your family in Doha all depends on your personal circumstances and your particular lifestyle and what you are used to. As you mention, your accommodation, utilities and transport are included, so this may go a long way to stretching your salary; however, if this amount is the total amount inclusive of these benefits, then you may find this salary may not stretch as far as you'd like. I suggest having a look at our Cost of Living in Doha page for a breakdown of what you can expect to pay for the basics in Doha. Also, if you're still in a position to negotiate your contract, have a read of our Expat Contract Negotiation for tips on negotiating the best contract possible.

Anonymous (not verified) on 24 Jul 2012 - 15:04

Tq for all answers. I actually has signed contract, is it still possible to re-negotiate. Yes, right I will not be able to stretch it with the cost of school in it. So what shoul I do then ? Is it true if I cancel the visa will result with banned entry visa ? Tq

Anonymous (not verified) on 1 Aug 2012 - 05:19

Hello, please can you be of help on working/permanent visa to Qatar, I am Yusuf from Nigeria below is my brief; HND Computer Science (Kwara Poly), PGD Financial Mgt.(ATBU) PGD Banking and Finance (BUK), MBA Banking and Finance (BUK), having over fifteen (15) years experience in Banking, presently I am a General Manager of one of the leading private guards security company in Nigeria. Married with three children (10, 8, 3), I have been applying to various sites to get jobs in Qatar without success, please what can I do. I want to relocate to Qatar on working Visa/permanent residence, my email adress is [email protected], +2348122053706. Thank you.

Anonymous (not verified) on 1 Aug 2012 - 07:57

Hi Yusuf, I suggest having a look at our Visas for Qatar and Work Permits for Qatar pages for more on how to go about getting a visa and working in Qatar. For a bit more on the job market in Qatar, I suggest also looking at the Working in Qatar page. It may be worth sending your CV to recruitment agents and trying to organise a job and the visa through a recognised agent who specialises in this. Good luck with your job search!

Anonymous (not verified) on 15 Aug 2012 - 10:04

housing 7000 food and other- 3000 education 3000 others 2000 savings 5000

Anonymous (not verified) on 16 Aug 2012 - 11:17

got 8000 QAR package from an IT company in Doha, accomodation,transportation is provided by the company. please help me that is it a good salary .

Anonymous (not verified) on 22 Aug 2012 - 22:14

How much can an Investment Banker expect in salary in Doha. Specialization: Project Finance and Syndications Years of relevant experience: 8 years Education: Masters in Economics and Finance? Experience in GCC: 2 years (Dubai and Abu Dhabi)

Anonymous (not verified) on 27 Aug 2012 - 14:50

Hi there, I've got an offer for QAR15K all inclusive except for the return yearly ticket.Do u think I can sponsor my 3 kids (all in elementary level) as required by Ministry of Law or Visa there? Is this okay or enough to sustain my family having this salary? My husband shall stay in U.A.E. for the time being whilst me and my kids will be in Qatar. Thanks in advance.

Anonymous (not verified) on 27 Aug 2012 - 19:10

hai hello i have offered 8650QAR/Month but no Family accomodation vacation also 18 month month once only but i want to live with my family .v r three people my wife,my new born baby and myself.it is k for this salary.

Anonymous (not verified) on 30 Sep 2012 - 11:02

Hi, Can anybody tell me about network engineer salary in qatar if he has 5 years experience with these education: B.Sc(H)in Computing and Information Systems CCIE-RS(written) ITIL v3 foundation CCNP-RS DCNID CCNA JNCIS-SEC JNCIA-ER Thanks

Anonymous (not verified) on 2 Oct 2012 - 10:44

hi I got job offer in a Bank, in Doha. The salary is QR 9K + commission per month(house allownc, transportation, utilities all inclusive ).my children are (7,5&3 years old). Is it OK with the salary to have a decent life? Or is it too small amount? Thank you

Anonymous (not verified) on 3 Oct 2012 - 17:10

Please Admin,can you send me the list of agent that assist to get work in Qatar to my email [email protected]. Thank you

Anonymous (not verified) on 4 Oct 2012 - 07:44

Hi Anonymous

You can try the job vacancy listings in the Gulf Times and Peninsula newspapers (both have online listings). Otherwise you can try online platforms like gulftalent.com where you post your CV and let employers find you.

For recruitment companies proper, there's a list of recruitment companies in Qatar here: http://www.qataronlinedirectory.com/127870/company-list/companies-qatar/RECRUITMENT-CONSULTANTS

Take a look at the Expat Arrivals Working in Qatar page for more info.

Anonymous (not verified) on 9 Nov 2012 - 06:49

Hi Ken, if you read through the comment thread above you will see that there are a number of useful links to info about getting a work permit and visa for Qatar...

Anonymous (not verified) on 8 Nov 2012 - 23:23

Hi,my name is ken,am from nigeria.pls i need a business visa to qatar can any one giv me an idear on how to get the visa,thanks,my contacts are email [email protected] or call +2348034619715

Anonymous (not verified) on 16 Nov 2012 - 08:52

Hi Catherine. Am relocating to Doha in january 2013 post my marriage on a dependent visa, as my fiancee in currently working in Doha. I want to know if I can apply for a job on dependent visa & later get a work permit from my employer. Also I have a 6 years of experience in insurance, so kindly suggest how I can apply in banking and insurance industry in doha.

Anonymous (not verified) on 18 Nov 2012 - 17:00

Hi admin, I just got a 5yrs working visa to Qatar. Through ur advice to others I ve posted my cv to recruitment agencies and some have responded. Pls is it easier to get a job in Qatar if I move over to doha. I ve a degree in accountancy with 4yrs banking experience. Tanx.

Anonymous (not verified) on 5 Dec 2012 - 16:42

like how much does the agent collect in helping to secure working visa in qatar

Anonymous (not verified) on 2 Dec 2012 - 19:15

My husband signed the job contract,but we felt like we could have negotiate more.we're comming from America where education is free .please advise

Anonymous (not verified) on 2 Dec 2012 - 20:03

I seriously need an answer oon this question. How much will a cleaner,secretary or office assistant earn in qatar per month and i will also want to know if there packages for such jobs?

Anonymous (not verified) on 12 Dec 2012 - 09:56

Hi pple, can anyone assist me on how to get in qatar, i have no working experience and i want to sporson myself to qatar.

Anonymous (not verified) on 4 Jan 2013 - 08:20

Hi everyone, my is name samuel from nigeria.I have a Qatar 5 years working visa bt my passport got lost as I trying to book a flight ticket to Qatar.wot will I do since a new passport will nt have the same visa number.any useful information will be of great help to me.my contact +234 7033805494.

Anonymous (not verified) on 4 Jan 2013 - 08:23

Anonymous (not verified) on 15 Jan 2013 - 11:32

I came to Qatar from Pakistan in December 2012 for a visit of just a week. Where I met heads of banking divisions for sharing my CV. One of them interviewed me too and coming back to Pakistan I have had 2 more interviews done on Skype. After that HR asked me for my degree, experience documents and passport copy. It has been since a week time that I have not received any response. I tried to contact HR and they said to advise me the status. Can any one guide me what can be the procedure and time estimation in further developments or should I consider myself selected?

Anonymous (not verified) on 14 May 2013 - 09:54

I am amar halder from india.my education is B.A. & hardware and networking, ccna. I am fresher. I am interest job in qatar. Please tell me agents list from india. I requst you.

Anonymous (not verified) on 7 Mar 2013 - 04:51

How much saving can be done from 15000 QR (All inclusive, except family ticket) for family of 2+2, one kid goes to school. What is reqular expenses at Doha?

Anonymous (not verified) on 22 Mar 2013 - 11:25

yes

Anonymous (not verified) on 30 Mar 2013 - 21:57

Is a salary of 36K plus benefits (housing, yearly flights to home country, car/fuel, education allowance) a good package for a family of 4. What kind of accom can one find in the 14K p/m price range and which area is recommended?

Anonymous (not verified) on 17 Apr 2013 - 21:58

i m kehinde urhode with M.sc petroleum geology,based in nigeria.i nid a job in any oil firm in qatar.pls [email protected]

Anonymous (not verified) on 25 Apr 2013 - 14:57

I want job in Doha if anybody know how to get it and from whom i can contact. Please this is my email id: [email protected] plz contact me.

Anonymous (not verified) on 23 May 2013 - 02:58

Hello,how much is the salary of cleaner in Qatar,Doha? Thanx,

Anonymous (not verified) on 2 Jun 2014 - 09:56

Can somebody tell me that I'm from Pakistan I want bank job in Qatar I m branch manager in alfalah bank having ten years experience so plz guide me how much range of salary I will get I m double master I have done MBA an ma Ir(international relation).

Anonymous (not verified) on 15 Jul 2013 - 13:18

Hi All,

In regards to various job offers in Qatar it is best to do some research into the cost of living and then figure out whether you salary will cover your expenses.

Remember much of your cost of living will depend on your own lifestyle - e.g. do you like eating out? Do you have children or a spouse to support?, etc.

The Cost of Living in Qatar page will act at a guideline for you.

Shantalie

Anonymous (not verified) on 13 Jul 2013 - 12:09

Hi! I am moving to Doha post marriage. I am pursuing MBA with FInance specialisation. How easy is it to get a bank job in Doha?

Anonymous (not verified) on 13 Jul 2013 - 17:42

Hi i got job in qatar my basic salary is six thousand five hundred is it good salary to stay in qatar can somebody give me the answer.

Anonymous (not verified) on 13 Aug 2013 - 19:47

I had attended the interview last month but still hr is not processing. Whenn will be processed normalt

Anonymous (not verified) on 11 Sep 2013 - 18:36

Hi admin Recently i got an offer in a helath care and the package is 3000QR. Is it a good deal. please help.

Anonymous (not verified) on 27 Oct 2013 - 04:46

Hi I am studying banking in Australia and i have got 1 more semester left of studying, i am thinking in moving to qatar to find a job? what's the job prospects like? and how much would i be earning? i have no experience in banking but i hold the Australian citizen

Anonymous (not verified) on 12 Apr 2014 - 16:53

Hi I have received a package of 5000 QR and they are offering evrything..stay,mobile,internet,transport. After getting my driver license they have confirmed That i will get 7500 QR.I m single. Is this offer okay...How much I can save.

Anonymous (not verified) on 11 Sep 2014 - 08:40

Hi, I am offered a job in IT.I would have short frequent trips of 3 months in QATAR. Accommodation,travel expenses would be taken care by the company.Only for food, they are providing 40$ per day.I am a vegetarian and prefer Indian food.What would be my daily expense.Other than this what other expenses should I consider?

Anonymous (not verified) on 7 Oct 2014 - 08:38

hi everyone, im a filipino and recently i got an offer at a bank in qatar for relationship officer post. with 6000qr salary all inclusive of transpo and housing with annual vacation paid 22 days, plus plain fare. can this support my wife and 2 kids back in the philippines? is 6,000 qar enough? or should i negotiate more?

Anonymous (not verified) on 27 Oct 2014 - 17:10

Hi Admin: This is Mohammad Qasim Arab from Afghanistan i will complete my MBA Finance in near future but i hope to have good job in any bank or organization in Qatar so please sent me some links and list of companies... thanks [email protected] [email protected] thanks you so much

Anonymous (not verified) on 30 Apr 2015 - 11:18

my name is olawale from nigeria,am an ond older in insurance,but working presently as a teacher in a nursery school for about three year.pls can i get a teaching job in doha and what is the salary scale.

Anonymous (not verified) on 28 Nov 2016 - 10:07

Hi - please see an article we have just posted on expat salaries in the Middle East including Qatar and neighbouring countries.

I get a job offer from a Bank in Doha, Qatar, is it enough salary for family of 3 kids?

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