Here is a link to the classifieds for housing in Doha (
http://www.gulf-times.com/mritems/st...4759_1_255.pdf ). Please be aware that many landlords are now asking for up to 12 months rent paid in advanced in cash. If you only want to pay 6 months in advance they will add up to 1000QR/month to the rent or for 3 months up to 2000QR/month.
For info total pay (Captain) for an 80 hour month is about 42,000QR plus overnight allowance (this includes housing allowance).
Current company provided accommodation is less than desirable, has caused many marital problems and is turning into a ghetto like living situation (Large families of up to six living in small 2 and 3 bedroom apartments because they are unable to find suitable affordable accommodation).
There are many positives and negatives to living and working here in Qatar. Here is a link to a post I made almost 3 years ago- many things remain unchanged since then (
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=117205 ).
Good luck and remember it is what you make it here in Doha. Make an informed decision and live with it. Please don’t think it is something that it is not then spend 10 hours in a cockpit complaining to me how bad the company treats you- it will fall on deaf ears…it is your choice, choose wisely and live with your decisions like a man.
Remember ask the hard questions and ask for proof (contract in writing) of any promises made at your interview.