Cost of Living in Doha
Qatar
Monthly budget (single)
$2,400β$3,800/month
Ψ±.Ω8,889 β Ψ±.Ω14,074 (local currency)
Last updated: 2026-03
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Cost breakdown
| Category | USD | Local currency |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $1,800β$2,800 | Ψ±.Ω6,667 β Ψ±.Ω10,370 |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $950β$1,500 | Ψ±.Ω3,519 β Ψ±.Ω5,556 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water) | $75β$145 | Ψ±.Ω278 β Ψ±.Ω537 |
| Internet & Mobile | $30β$50 | Ψ±.Ω111 β Ψ±.Ω185 |
| Groceries (monthly) | $380β$570 | Ψ±.Ω1,407 β Ψ±.Ω2,111 |
| Eating out (per meal, mid-range) | $50β$90 | Ψ±.Ω185 β Ψ±.Ω333 |
| Coffee | $4β$6 | Ψ±.Ω15 β Ψ±.Ω22 |
| Public transport (monthly pass) | $95β$115 | Ψ±.Ω352 β Ψ±.Ω426 |
| Gym membership | $35β$65 | Ψ±.Ω130 β Ψ±.Ω241 |
| Cinema ticket | $14β$18 | Ψ±.Ω52 β Ψ±.Ω67 |
Budget scenarios
Single
$2,400β$3,800/mo USD
Ψ±.Ω8,889 β Ψ±.Ω14,074
Top expenses
- Rent (1-bed center): ~$2,800/mo
- Groceries: ~$570/mo
- Transport: ~$115/mo
Couple
$3,800β$5,800/mo USD
Ψ±.Ω14,074 β Ψ±.Ω21,481
Top expenses
- Rent (1-bed center): ~$2,800/mo
- Groceries: ~$570/mo
- Transport: ~$115/mo
Family
$5,500β$8,500/mo USD
Ψ±.Ω20,370 β Ψ±.Ω31,481
Top expenses
- Rent (1-bed center): ~$2,800/mo
- Groceries: ~$570/mo
- Transport: ~$115/mo
Neighbourhood guide
Doha Center
CentralUrban core, transit access
Est. 1-bed rent: $2,250β$3,500/mo (Ψ±.Ω8,333 β Ψ±.Ω12,963)
Doha Midtown
CentralMixed residential
Est. 1-bed rent: $1,980β$3,080/mo (Ψ±.Ω7,333 β Ψ±.Ω11,407)
Doha Outer
SuburbanQuieter, family-friendly
Est. 1-bed rent: $1,440β$2,240/mo (Ψ±.Ω5,333 β Ψ±.Ω8,296)
Quality of life scores
Pros & cons
β Pros
- β’ World Cup legacy
- β’ Safety
- β’ Airport
β Cons
- β’ Summer heat
- β’ Small market
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Estimates are for comparison only and do not constitute financial advice. Sources include our internal dataset and periodic third-party index updates.