Cost of Living Comparison Between The Pearl-Qatar and Al Rayyan Cost of Living Comparison Between The Pearl-Qatar and Al Rayyan

😐 Solo nomad: The Pearl-Qatar is 49.1% more expensive than Al Rayyan without rent, and 71.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: The Pearl-Qatar is 39.7% more expensive than Al Rayyan without rent, and 43.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
The Pearl-Qatar
Al Rayyan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.95 QAR 25.30
$5.62 QAR 20.47
23.67%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$47.33 QAR 172
$54.6 QAR 199
-13.32%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.70 QAR 24.38
$4.00 QAR 14.56
67.50%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$11.55 QAR 42.05
$11.79 QAR 42.93
-2.04%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$11.15 QAR 40.58
$11.02 QAR 40.13
1.18%
Cappuccino
$5.07 QAR 18.44
$1.41 QAR 5.11
259.57%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.79 QAR 2.87
$0.70 QAR 2.56
12.86%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.30 QAR 1.11
$0.33 QAR 1.21
-9.09%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
The Pearl-Qatar
Al Rayyan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.75 QAR 6.35
$2.13 QAR 7.74
-17.84%
White Bread (500g)
$1.60 QAR 5.84
$1.47 QAR 5.35
8.84%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.23 QAR 8.12
$2.11 QAR 7.69
5.69%
Eggs
$2.65 QAR 9.66
$2.67 QAR 9.73
-0.75%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$7.58 QAR 27.59
$7.24 QAR 26.34
4.70%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.92 QAR 28.84
$6.99 QAR 25.44
13.30%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.67 QAR 38.86
$6.53 QAR 23.76
63.40%
Apples (1kg)
$1.98 QAR 7.21
$1.42 QAR 5.16
39.44%
Banana (1kg)
$1.62 QAR 5.91
$0.97 QAR 3.53
67.01%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.52 QAR 5.52
$0.92 QAR 3.34
65.22%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.40 QAR 5.10
$1.01 QAR 3.67
38.61%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 QAR 3.67
$0.83 QAR 3.04
21.69%
Onion (1kg)
$0.92 QAR 3.34
$0.86 QAR 3.13
6.98%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.36 QAR 4.96
$0.53 QAR 1.92
156.60%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.45 QAR 1.63
$0.49 QAR 1.78
-8.16%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$8.25 QAR 30.04
$8.24 QAR 29.98
0.12%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.84 QAR 6.70
$1.53 QAR 5.58
20.26%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.02 QAR 11.01
$3.02 QAR 11.01
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.14 QAR 22.33
$6.19 QAR 22.55
-0.81%
🚌 Getting Around
The Pearl-Qatar
Al Rayyan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.53 QAR 1.94
$0.98 QAR 3.58
-45.92%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.80 QAR 116
$18.92 QAR 68.9
68.08%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.15 QAR 7.84
$1.89 QAR 6.87
13.76%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.56 QAR 2.05
$1.88 QAR 6.84
-70.21%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$9.42 QAR 34.28
$8.21 QAR 29.87
14.74%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.59 QAR 2.16
$0.59 QAR 2.15
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$15.5K QAR 56.5K
$22.3K QAR 81.0K
-30.26%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$15.1K QAR 54.9K
$20.5K QAR 74.6K
-26.39%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
The Pearl-Qatar
Al Rayyan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$90.9 QAR 331
$90.9 QAR 331
-0.01%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$21.89 QAR 79.7
$37.83 QAR 138
-42.14%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.7 QAR 265
$88.4 QAR 322
-17.79%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
The Pearl-Qatar
Al Rayyan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$255 QAR 926
$65.4 QAR 238
289.13%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$36.92 QAR 134
$25.18 QAR 91.7
46.62%
Cinema Ticket
$12.41 QAR 45.17
$12.18 QAR 44.33
1.89%
🧸 Childcare & Education
The Pearl-Qatar
Al Rayyan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$787 QAR 2,866
$800 QAR 2,910
-1.52%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$10.4K QAR 38.0K
$9,749 QAR 35.5K
6.98%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
The Pearl-Qatar
Al Rayyan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.3 QAR 216
$23.21 QAR 84.5
155.41%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$55.2 QAR 201
$39.39 QAR 143
40.21%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$91.0 QAR 331
$82.6 QAR 301
10.17%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$91.3 QAR 332
$35.49 QAR 129
157.17%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
The Pearl-Qatar
Al Rayyan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,281 QAR 8,302
$1,947 QAR 7,086
17.17%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,084 QAR 7,585
$1,097 QAR 3,994
89.92%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$4,882 QAR 17.8K
$3,200 QAR 11.6K
52.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$3,451 QAR 12.6K
$2,389 QAR 8,696
44.45%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,190 QAR 22.5K
$4,364 QAR 15.9K
41.83%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,537 QAR 16.5K
$3,255 QAR 11.8K
39.41%
💵 Salaries & Financials
The Pearl-Qatar
Al Rayyan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$7,274 QAR 26.5K
$3,594 QAR 13.1K
102.39%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.94
6.08
-35.20%

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Last update for The Pearl-Qatar: March 2, 2026

Last update for Al Rayyan: March 1, 2026

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