Cost of Living in Ar-rustaq
For one person, living costs in Ar-rustaq are estimated at $958 a month, including rent and utilities – 33% below the national average. Rent and utilities take less than a third of the total.
How much you'll spend in Ar-rustaq
Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in Ar-rustaq actually costs, broken down by who's living it.
A single person spends around $958 per month with rent, or $777 for everyday expenses alone.
A couple spends around $1,438 per month with rent, or $1,257 for everyday expenses alone.
A family of three spends around $1,918 per month with rent, or $1,737 without housing.
Overall, Ar-rustaq is 29–32% below the global median across household types. Within Asia, costs are close to average – just 10% lower.
CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update: October 10, 2026
Categories marked with * are only partly priced – their share counts the items that do have prices.
Categories marked with * are only partly priced – their share counts the items that do have prices.
Cost Breakdown
The average net salary is $4,439 – comfortably above monthly costs of $958. Most workers can save and live well. A comfortable lifestyle typically starts at $1,437.
Groceries cost around $293 per month for one person. A mid-range dinner for two is priced at $39.00 – broadly in line with the Asian average.
Cost Highlights
Imported beer is among the 20 most expensive worldwide (out of 7,169 cities)
Ar-rustaq has the 9th most expensive local beer in Asia
Ar-rustaq has the 10th highest average monthly net salary in Asia
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