Last update: Oct 2026 2.6M

Cost of Living in Qatar

Name: Qatar
Address: QA

Across Qatar, living costs for one person average $1,854 a month, including rent and utilities, which take more than half of the total. Other living expenses average about $27 a day.

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🇶🇦 Qatar

Monthly Cost of Living

How much you'll spend in Qatar

Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in Qatar actually costs, broken down by who's living it.

Average monthly costs for a single person come to about $1,854 including rent across Qatar.

$1,854 /mo

Estimated average monthly cost for a couple: $3,000 including rent across Qatar.

$3,000 /mo

Average monthly costs for a family of three come to about $4,146 including rent across Qatar.

$4,146 /mo

Living costs in Qatar vary widely – from $229 in the most affordable city to $2,648 in the most expensive one, spanning a $2,419 range across 11 cities.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$8.32 QAR 30.29

$4.16 QAR 15.15

$16.66 QAR 60.6

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$67.0 QAR 244

$41.33 QAR 150

$198 QAR 722

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.82 QAR 28.45

$6.74 QAR 24.54

$8.36 QAR 30.42

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$13.33 QAR 48.52

$6.80 QAR 24.77

$14.96 QAR 54.5

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$13.57 QAR 49.40

$8.96 QAR 32.60

$16.29 QAR 59.3

Cappuccino

$5.48 QAR 19.95

$1.65 QAR 6.02

$8.82 QAR 32.10

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

$0.92 QAR 3.35

$0.57 QAR 2.09

$2.20 QAR 7.99

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.35 QAR 1.26

$0.26 QAR 0.94

$0.79 QAR 2.87

Milk (1 liter)

$2.16 QAR 7.85

$1.68 QAR 6.10

$3.91 QAR 14.24

White Bread (500g)

$1.52 QAR 5.52

$0.84 QAR 3.06

$2.80 QAR 10.17

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.10 QAR 7.65

$1.38 QAR 5.01

$3.30 QAR 12.00

Eggs

$3.01 QAR 10.94

$1.81 QAR 6.59

$4.79 QAR 17.43

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.39 QAR 34.18

$4.26 QAR 15.52

$22.11 QAR 80.5

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.47 QAR 27.19

$3.98 QAR 14.48

$13.26 QAR 48.27

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.00 QAR 36.40

$5.93 QAR 21.59

$16.17 QAR 58.8

Apples (1kg)

$2.15 QAR 7.83

$0.84 QAR 3.07

$4.34 QAR 15.81

Banana (1kg)

$1.69 QAR 6.14

$0.80 QAR 2.93

$2.68 QAR 9.75

Oranges (1kg)

$1.63 QAR 5.92

$0.84 QAR 3.07

$3.38 QAR 12.29

Tomato (1kg)

$1.25 QAR 4.55

$0.84 QAR 3.06

$2.24 QAR 8.16

Potato (1kg)

$0.87 QAR 3.15

$0.52 QAR 1.90

$1.30 QAR 4.74

Onion (1kg)

$0.88 QAR 3.22

$0.66 QAR 2.40

$1.59 QAR 5.80

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.25 QAR 4.55

$0.56 QAR 2.05

$1.96 QAR 7.13

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.59 QAR 2.16

$0.28 QAR 1.02

$0.85 QAR 3.10

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

$10.31 QAR 37.51

$2.74 QAR 9.99

$16.50 QAR 60.1

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.05 QAR 7.46

$0.81 QAR 2.96

$3.87 QAR 14.09

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.01 QAR 10.95

$1.39 QAR 5.07

$5.56 QAR 20.24

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.41 QAR 23.32

$5.57 QAR 20.28

$6.97 QAR 25.36

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.56 QAR 2.04

$1.11 QAR 4.05

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$27.36 QAR 99.6

$16.42 QAR 59.8

$41.05 QAR 149

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.23 QAR 8.13

$1.40 QAR 5.09

$2.78 QAR 10.14

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.86 QAR 6.76

$1.06 QAR 3.86

$2.65 QAR 9.66

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$8.28 QAR 30.14

$6.91 QAR 25.14

$24.85 QAR 90.5

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.56 QAR 2.03

$0.54 QAR 1.96

$0.56 QAR 2.03

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

$28.8K QAR 105.0K

$23.5K QAR 85.4K

$35.9K QAR 130.7K

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

$21.4K QAR 77.9K

$20.1K QAR 73.1K

$23.2K QAR 84.5K

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

$91.9 QAR 335

$55.6 QAR 202

$195 QAR 709

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

$42.75 QAR 156

$17.43 QAR 63.5

$80.5 QAR 293

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$85.5 QAR 311

$76.3 QAR 278

$108 QAR 392

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$122 QAR 443

$41.47 QAR 151

$311 QAR 1,132

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$19.89 QAR 72.4

$13.56 QAR 49.36

$27.12 QAR 98.7

Cinema Ticket

$12.19 QAR 44.37

$9.48 QAR 34.49

$13.54 QAR 49.27

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

$702 QAR 2,555

$403 QAR 1,469

$1,614 QAR 5,874

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$9,459 QAR 34.4K

$5,408 QAR 19.7K

$14.9K QAR 54.1K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$57.0 QAR 208

$22.22 QAR 80.9

$83.3 QAR 303

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$51.4 QAR 187

$27.18 QAR 98.9

$81.6 QAR 297

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$92.5 QAR 337

$54.2 QAR 197

$135 QAR 493

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$83.6 QAR 304

$41.77 QAR 152

$125 QAR 456

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,542 QAR 5,612

$971 QAR 3,533

$2,680 QAR 9,757

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$955 QAR 3,478

$556 QAR 2,024

$1,668 QAR 6,071

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,835 QAR 10.3K

$1,627 QAR 5,924

$4,069 QAR 14.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$2,047 QAR 7,450

$1,393 QAR 5,069

$3,342 QAR 12.2K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$4,473 QAR 16.3K

$3,472 QAR 12.6K

$6,567 QAR 23.9K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$3,032 QAR 11.0K

$1,914 QAR 6,967

$4,173 QAR 15.2K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$4,104 QAR 14.9K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.22

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

Last update: October 10, 2026

Monthly budget structure

Share of the monthly basket for one person, rent included.

Qatar $1,854

Accommodation & Living

$955 51.5%

Monthly Utilities & Internet

$220 11.9%

Groceries & Markets

$203 10.9%

Eating Out

$161 8.7%

Sport & Entertainment

$146 7.9%

Clothing & Footwear

$128 6.9%

Getting Around

$41 2.2%

Cost Breakdown

National average salary: $4,125. With average costs at $1,854, the salary-to-cost ratio is favorable for most workers.

Expect to spend about $196 monthly on groceries. Dining out at a mid-range restaurant averages $53.0 for two.

In Doha (capital), expect about $2,102 per month, while Umm Salal Mohammed offers the lowest costs at $229 – which city you pick has a tangible effect on the budget.

Cost Highlights

Overall cost of living ($1,854) is 37% above the global median of $1,350.

Average rent ($873) is 34% above the global median of $652.

Public transport ($10.00) is 71% below the global median of $34.00.

Good to know

🕒 Local time

08:20 8:20 AM

🌤 Weather

👥 Population

2,639,211

💱 Currency

Qatari Riyal QAR ر.ق

📈 Exchange rate

1 QAR = 0.275 USD

1 QAR = 0.244 EUR

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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	272465	73	$694	$1,521	$1,611	$3,582	35.72	356.44
2	Al Wakrah	87970	70	$697	$1,449	$1,621	$3,648	96.82	251.38
3	Al-kir'anah	-	37	$674	$759	$1,731	$1,816	-	-
4	Al-wukayr	5146		$599	$1,377	$1,368	$2,611	-	-
5	Doha	1312947	102	$837	$2,102	$2,091	$4,443	34.47	343.92
6	Dukhan	12000	81	$685	$1,683	$1,768	$2,979	64.01	163.84
7	Khor	7000	75	$738	$1,540	$1,855	$3,288	20.46	226.55
8	Lusail	198600	36	$662	$749	$1,711	$1,797	41.31	356.56
9	The Pearl-Qatar	-	128	$807	$2,648	$2,036	$5,146	112.84	343.92
10	Umm Salal 'ali	33909	37	$683	$769	$1,759	$1,844	39.2	375.96
11	Umm Salal Mohammed	33909		$229	$229	$541	$541	-	-

Qatar Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

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Fixed Broadband

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

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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.

By international standards, Qatar is moderately priced. Smaller cities offer better deals, while capitals run higher. Most visitors and residents find costs manageable without extreme budgeting.

As of 2026, living expenses in Qatar span $229 to $2,648 monthly. Capitals and tourist hotspots sit at the top end; provincial towns offer substantially cheaper living.

Outside the capital and tourist areas, costs in Qatar drop fast. Umm Salal Mohammed is one of the best budget options – lower costs without giving up access to essential services and everyday amenities.

$1,000 supports a modest but comfortable life in the smaller cities of Qatar, but feels tight in Doha. Rent is the deciding factor – keep housing costs low and the rest of the budget opens up.

Living costs in Qatar are average by world standards. Regional cities offer better value than Doha, and most residents with steady jobs or remote income find things manageable.