Moving to Qatar? Here are the Pros & Cons

Moving to a new home and city can be a nerve-wracking experience. If you are moving to another country, there are many more factors to consider before making the final move. Most business people and professionals aim to move to Qatar as it is one of the wealthiest countries in the world.  

Most of the country’s GDP is made up of leading the natural gas and petroleum industry. Qatar has made recent headlines in significant strides in infrastructure and quality of living. To showcase their hospitality, Qatar will be hosting the next FIFA tournament in 2022.

Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of living in Qatar.

Pros

• The most inviting aspect of Qatar is that Income Tax is not applied to an employed individual’s salaries, wages or allowances. The country also believes in taxing incomes generated from Qatar only, regardless of the individual’s nationality.
• The country is constantly building accommodations for expats, and they are generally spacious and in good neighbourhoods.
• The country is small, and people tend to live in tightly-knit communities. This helps expats and visitors to engage with the locals easily. Qatar also offers multiple events and clubs for people to mingle and find a hobby together.
• Qatar is considered a very safe country for all genders and has a very low crime rate.

Cons

• The rental system in Qatar is quite different. An individual is expected to pay the rent in a lump sum, either yearly or quarterly.
• The summers in Qatar are excruciating, which lasts for a good chunk of the year. You will find very few people moving about the country, and events will be scarce.
• Driving on the streets of Qatar can be like a scene from Mad Max for newcomers. The country is notorious for having bad drivers, and you must always be vigilant.

Before making the final decision of moving to a different country, make sure you research thoroughly. Do not simply follow someone’s opinion. Instead, make sure the features of the country match your lifestyle and expectations.

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