Cost of Living Comparison Between Dukhan and Al Rayyan Cost of Living Comparison Between Dukhan and Al Rayyan

😐 Solo nomad: Dukhan is 6.8% more expensive than Al Rayyan without rent, and 6.4% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Dukhan is 12.4% more expensive than Al Rayyan without rent, and 26% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Dukhan
Al Rayyan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.67 QAR 24.27
$5.62 QAR 20.47
18.68%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$53.9 QAR 196
$54.6 QAR 199
-1.25%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.69 QAR 24.35
$4.00 QAR 14.56
67.25%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$11.50 QAR 41.86
$11.79 QAR 42.93
-2.46%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$10.84 QAR 39.45
$11.02 QAR 40.13
-1.63%
Cappuccino
$5.20 QAR 18.91
$1.41 QAR 5.11
268.79%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.85 QAR 3.09
$0.70 QAR 2.56
21.43%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.31 QAR 1.12
$0.33 QAR 1.21
-6.06%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Dukhan
Al Rayyan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.13 QAR 7.74
$2.13 QAR 7.74
-
White Bread (500g)
$1.62 QAR 5.91
$1.47 QAR 5.35
10.20%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.20 QAR 8.01
$2.11 QAR 7.69
4.27%
Eggs
$2.59 QAR 9.43
$2.67 QAR 9.73
-3.00%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.77 QAR 42.84
$7.24 QAR 26.34
62.57%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.61 QAR 27.71
$6.99 QAR 25.44
8.87%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.44 QAR 38.00
$6.53 QAR 23.76
59.88%
Apples (1kg)
$1.98 QAR 7.21
$1.42 QAR 5.16
39.44%
Banana (1kg)
$1.63 QAR 5.94
$0.97 QAR 3.53
68.04%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.58 QAR 5.75
$0.92 QAR 3.34
71.74%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.38 QAR 5.02
$1.01 QAR 3.67
36.63%
Potato (1kg)
$1.03 QAR 3.74
$0.83 QAR 3.04
24.10%
Onion (1kg)
$1.11 QAR 4.05
$0.86 QAR 3.13
29.07%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.36 QAR 4.96
$0.53 QAR 1.92
156.60%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.45 QAR 1.64
$0.49 QAR 1.78
-8.16%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$8.32 QAR 30.28
$8.24 QAR 29.98
0.97%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.84 QAR 6.71
$1.53 QAR 5.58
20.26%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.91 QAR 10.61
$3.02 QAR 11.01
-3.64%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.43 QAR 23.41
$6.19 QAR 22.55
3.88%
🚌 Getting Around
Dukhan
Al Rayyan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$0.98 QAR 3.58
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$18.92 QAR 68.9
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.21 QAR 8.06
$1.89 QAR 6.87
16.93%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.22 QAR 8.08
$1.88 QAR 6.84
18.09%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$13.82 QAR 50.3
$8.21 QAR 29.87
68.33%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.55 QAR 2.01
$0.59 QAR 2.15
-6.78%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$22.2K QAR 80.8K
$22.3K QAR 81.0K
-0.28%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.9K QAR 76.1K
$20.5K QAR 74.6K
1.90%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Dukhan
Al Rayyan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$91.3 QAR 332
$90.9 QAR 331
0.47%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$37.53 QAR 137
$37.83 QAR 138
-0.79%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$85.5 QAR 311
$88.4 QAR 322
-3.32%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Dukhan
Al Rayyan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
-
$65.4 QAR 238
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$25.18 QAR 91.7
-
Cinema Ticket
$12.54 QAR 45.64
$12.18 QAR 44.33
2.96%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Dukhan
Al Rayyan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$798 QAR 2,904
$800 QAR 2,910
-0.23%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$11.6K QAR 42.3K
$9,749 QAR 35.5K
19.32%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Dukhan
Al Rayyan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.8 QAR 225
$23.21 QAR 84.5
166.31%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$55.8 QAR 203
$39.39 QAR 143
41.53%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$102 QAR 370
$82.6 QAR 301
23.17%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$90.1 QAR 328
$35.49 QAR 129
153.93%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Dukhan
Al Rayyan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,398 QAR 5,090
$1,947 QAR 7,086
-28.17%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$915 QAR 3,330
$1,097 QAR 3,994
-16.63%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,705 QAR 6,208
$3,200 QAR 11.6K
-46.71%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,153 QAR 4,197
$2,389 QAR 8,696
-51.74%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$4,364 QAR 15.9K
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$3,255 QAR 11.8K
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Dukhan
Al Rayyan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,083 QAR 14.9K
$3,594 QAR 13.1K
13.59%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.08
6.08
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Last update for Dukhan: March 1, 2026

Last update for Al Rayyan: March 1, 2026

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