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Post Report of the Day
Doha, Qatar
What kind of vehicle(s) including electric ones do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, infrastructure, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car or vehicles do you advise not to bring?
There are no risks except maybe a car accident from crazy drivers. Cars have to be younger than five years to be imported. I would just buy locally if you don’t have a car to...
What is the availability and cost of household help, and what types of help are typically employed by expatriates?
Cheaper than the US but more expensive than other posts from talking to people. Around 1100 usd a month for full time, live out nanny/cleaner.
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