Sleep a night “flying” half a Vios
Among the top 4 countries with the highest per capita income in the world (statistics in 2022), Qatar of course also possesses an extremely expensive standard of living. According to a recent investigation from The Sun, it will certainly be a conundrum for fans across five continents if they want to go to the Middle Eastern country to enjoy the biggest football festival on the planet.
The report said that luxury hotels, 5 stars and above, in Doha such as Accor, Hilton, Intercontinental, Marriott and Wyndham were almost fully booked at the time of the event. World Cup 2022. If you want to book quickly, fans will have to spend at least about 12,000 USD per night (equivalent to 270 million VND – nearly half of the most advanced Toyota Vios).
In the case of staying at lower-class hotels, in the suburbs or near the airport, the price will fluctuate by 1,000 USD per night (about 23.5 million VND).
The cost of accommodation becomes a difficult problem for many fans who want to come to Qatar to support the 2022 World Cup
Since Qatar is only a small country in the Middle East, the number of hotels and rooms is quite limited. While according to the AP news agency, it is expected that approximately 1 million football fans from around the world will flock to Doha. Demand exceeds supply, making the battle for fans’ accommodation as fierce and hot as the top matches.
After arranging a place to stay, fans also have to book a plane ticket. The reference round-trip price from London to Doha is at 1,400 USD (about 32 million VND).
But not yet, in order to enter the field to watch and cheer for their favorite team, fans will also have to prepare a decent amount of money. Compared to the finals four years ago in Russia, ticket prices for the 2022 World Cup have increased significantly, ranging from 20 to nearly 50%. For example, the ticket price for the VIP stand in the 2018 World Cup final is only 1,100 USD, while in the 2022 World Cup will be up to 1,607 USD.
Coming to the biggest football festival on the planet, cool beer glasses are an image that has become so familiar. In a country with a high temperature like Qatar, that beverage becomes even more precious.
Fans are not comfortable drinking beer and wine like in previous World Cups
But fans will no longer be able to enjoy their favorite drink. According to Qatari law, alcohol and other alcoholic beverages are prohibited in public places. If deliberately violated, fans will face up to 6 months in prison.
Wine and beer will only be served in a few separate areas in luxury hotels or restaurants. The organizers promise to open a few areas outside the stadium to satisfy the demand from beer-craving fans. But only those with tickets to the match can buy and it is limited to 1 pint (equivalent to 1 cup more than half a liter).
Qatar tourism industry chief executive Berthold Trenkel revealed, “We’re working hard to get special permits to help guests enjoy their favorite drinks in the sweltering desert heat. But inside the courtyard. campaign will only serve non-alcoholic beer.”
Fans can buy alcoholic beverages from the “black market” at a more affordable price, but if they are discovered, they will be in big trouble with the law. Not to mention, floating drinks will not be quality controlled, possibly causing poisoning
“There are a lot of rules and laws in Qatar. For example, women have to wear a veil when entering shopping malls. If you wear shorts or revealing clothes, you will be disparaged and even beaten. The cost of alcohol is so high that most foreigners only dare to drink it during happy hour, from 5 pm to 8 pm, for more than 10 USD per pint. Drinking alcohol in public places, you will immediately be shackled by the police and put in jail. There are surveillance cameras everywhere,” said Angela Norton, a British woman who has lived with her husband for many years in Doha.
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