Avoid Qatar
I have lived here for 4 1/2 years and although the inflation effects are being felt throughout the region I personaly feel that this place takes the biscuit. Cost of living has more than doubled. Housing has gone from 4500QR for a decent three bed fully furnished compound house to, if your lucky, 1200QR unfurnished in two years. Food prices have doubled, school fees have doubled. All this before you even mention the Exchange rate. Most people I have met, are, or seriously contemplainting leaving because of this.
If you want to come here make sure you negotiate a good contract.
Fortunately My company, Not QR, pay for my villa at present but how long that will last nobody knows.
Thinking of coming here think again!