Cost of Living in Qatar - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Qatar
Address: QA

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $793 (excluding rent), and $1,883 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,968 (excluding rent), and $4,096 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$7.07 QAR 25.72

$4.24 QAR 15.43

$14.33 QAR 52.2

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$54.7 QAR 199

$27.34 QAR 99.5

$82.0 QAR 299

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.70 QAR 24.39

$5.36 QAR 19.52

$8.05 QAR 29.29

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$12.29 QAR 44.74

$6.83 QAR 24.85

$16.39 QAR 59.7

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$11.64 QAR 42.38

$8.22 QAR 29.93

$16.44 QAR 59.8

Cappuccino

$4.80 QAR 17.49

$1.60 QAR 5.84

$9.36 QAR 34.06

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.86 QAR 3.13

$0.61 QAR 2.23

$1.35 QAR 4.92

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.33 QAR 1.20

$0.26 QAR 0.95

$0.53 QAR 1.94

Milk (1 liter)

$2.09 QAR 7.59

$1.64 QAR 5.97

$3.28 QAR 11.93

White Bread (500g)

$1.53 QAR 5.58

$1.07 QAR 3.91

$4.02 QAR 14.63

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.27 QAR 8.26

$1.11 QAR 4.06

$4.18 QAR 15.20

Eggs

$2.66 QAR 9.67

$1.50 QAR 5.48

$3.87 QAR 14.08

Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.65 QAR 38.77

$5.49 QAR 19.98

$18.15 QAR 66.1

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.48 QAR 27.22

$4.08 QAR 14.83

$13.59 QAR 49.47

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.27 QAR 37.39

$6.07 QAR 22.09

$16.54 QAR 60.2

Apples (1kg)

$2.05 QAR 7.44

$1.38 QAR 5.02

$2.77 QAR 10.08

Banana (1kg)

$1.63 QAR 5.92

$1.12 QAR 4.09

$3.09 QAR 11.24

Oranges (1kg)

$1.54 QAR 5.62

$1.08 QAR 3.94

$2.71 QAR 9.85

Tomato (1kg)

$1.38 QAR 5.02

$0.56 QAR 2.03

$2.79 QAR 10.16

Potato (1kg)

$0.99 QAR 3.59

$0.56 QAR 2.04

$1.39 QAR 5.08

Onion (1kg)

$1.11 QAR 4.03

$0.71 QAR 2.58

$1.69 QAR 6.16

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.38 QAR 5.02

$0.56 QAR 2.03

$2.79 QAR 10.15

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.48 QAR 1.73

$0.26 QAR 0.95

$0.80 QAR 2.89

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

$10.26 QAR 37.34

$2.74 QAR 9.97

$16.41 QAR 59.7

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.92 QAR 6.98

$0.83 QAR 3.01

$3.96 QAR 14.43

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.73 QAR 13.56

$1.95 QAR 7.11

$5.60 QAR 20.38

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.51 QAR 23.69

$5.94 QAR 21.63

$7.07 QAR 25.75

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.53 QAR 1.91

$1.31 QAR 4.76

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$33.27 QAR 121

$22.18 QAR 80.8

$55.5 QAR 202

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.17 QAR 7.88

$1.89 QAR 6.88

$4.06 QAR 14.76

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.21 QAR 8.04

$1.38 QAR 5.02

$2.76 QAR 10.03

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$13.90 QAR 50.6

$8.34 QAR 30.37

$22.24 QAR 81.0

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.59 QAR 2.15

$0.57 QAR 2.08

$0.62 QAR 2.27

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$23.0K QAR 83.6K

$19.1K QAR 69.4K

$32.7K QAR 118.9K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$20.2K QAR 73.4K

$19.0K QAR 69.1K

$21.7K QAR 79.0K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$95.5 QAR 348

$54.1 QAR 197

$170 QAR 620

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$40.64 QAR 148

$19.44 QAR 70.8

$83.3 QAR 303

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$88.7 QAR 323

$83.6 QAR 304

$105 QAR 380

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$113 QAR 412

$41.31 QAR 150

$330 QAR 1,203

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$30.91 QAR 113

$13.64 QAR 49.65

$54.6 QAR 199

Cinema Ticket

$12.31 QAR 44.82

$9.58 QAR 34.86

$16.42 QAR 59.8

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$810 QAR 2,947

$415 QAR 1,512

$1,246 QAR 4,535

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$11.8K QAR 43.1K

$9,729 QAR 35.4K

$16.7K QAR 60.7K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$59.8 QAR 218

$21.83 QAR 79.5

$123 QAR 447

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$53.1 QAR 193

$21.96 QAR 79.9

$82.4 QAR 300

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$96.8 QAR 352

$53.7 QAR 195

$135 QAR 491

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$87.8 QAR 319

$41.89 QAR 152

$140 QAR 508

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,566 QAR 5,702

$972 QAR 3,539

$2,292 QAR 8,342

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,021 QAR 3,718

$683 QAR 2,486

$1,639 QAR 5,967

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,795 QAR 10.2K

$1,886 QAR 6,865

$4,042 QAR 14.7K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$2,095 QAR 7,627

$1,372 QAR 4,995

$3,568 QAR 13.0K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$4,599 QAR 16.7K

$4,117 QAR 15.0K

$8,109 QAR 29.5K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$3,086 QAR 11.2K

$1,899 QAR 6,911

$4,753 QAR 17.3K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$3,777 QAR 13.7K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.51

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: March 1, 2026

By City in Qatar

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Al Rayyan	-	88	$556	$1,762	$1,397	$3,913	31.03	333.57
2	Al Wakrah	87970	77	$638	$1,510	$1,759	$3,613	98.59	237.55
3	Al-kir'anah	-	37	$665	$739	$1,603	$1,741	-	-
4	Al-wukayr	-		$489	$1,218	$868	$2,308	-	-
5	Doha	1312947	99	$793	$2,014	$1,972	$4,159	145.28	324.31
6	Dukhan	12000	84	$594	$1,649	$1,569	$2,894	114.43	218.67
7	Khor	7000	42	$792	$853	$1,860	$1,916	73.56	222.14
8	Lusail	-	106	$656	$2,138	$1,810	$4,914	184.3	322.76
9	The Pearl-Qatar	-	152	$829	$3,015	$1,951	$5,609	213.31	324.31
10	Umm Salal 'ali	-	37	$639	$733	$1,426	$1,722	90.46	358.96
11	Umm Salal Mohammed	-		$254	$229	$498	$551	-	-

Qatar Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Qatar - Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Qatar varies by city and lifestyle, with Doha hosting premium districts alongside more affordable pockets. If you hunt for deals on rent, utilities, and groceries, you can align options with a range of budgets. Expect strong value in certain services and a lifestyle built around modern amenities, while some imported goods can push up costs. Seasonal events and expatriate communities shape nearby pricing too. Tip: Start with a short-term stay to test neighborhoods before committing to a longer lease or a long-term rental.

Daily life centers on flexible housing options, from serviced apartments to villas in family compounds near major hubs like Doha or Al Wakrah. For food, mix local markets with international supermarkets to stretch meals. Transport is practical with a growing metro plus ride-hailing and car sharing. Co-working spaces support remote work, and errands are convenient in large malls and traditional souqs. Qatar living cost varies by area, so compare neighborhood options and utility setups before choosing a base. Tip: Book short-term stays during a visitation phase to refine your budget and commute plans.

Quality of life in Qatar centers on balancing work, leisure, and safety, with many expat-friendly areas offering parks, beaches, and dining. Build a simple budgeting framework: track fixed costs, then allocate flexible spending for dining, fitness, and weekend outings. Look for neighborhoods that fit your pace, from bustling urban cores to quieter coastal enclaves, and note summer heat when outdoor plans shift indoors. Seasonal sales, mall events, and local markets can cut costs without sacrificing experience. Tip: set a simple quarterly review to rebalance your priorities as work arrangements, social life, and travel demand shift.