Cost of Living in Qatar - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Qatar
Address: QA

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $778 (excluding rent), and $1,922 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,968 (excluding rent), and $4,094 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$6.94 QAR 25.26

$4.16 QAR 15.15

$14.07 QAR 51.2

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$53.9 QAR 196

$26.94 QAR 98.1

$80.8 QAR 294

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.72 QAR 24.47

$5.38 QAR 19.59

$8.07 QAR 29.39

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$12.61 QAR 45.92

$7.01 QAR 25.50

$16.82 QAR 61.2

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$11.46 QAR 41.70

$8.09 QAR 29.45

$16.17 QAR 58.9

Cappuccino

$4.81 QAR 17.51

$1.61 QAR 5.85

$9.37 QAR 34.09

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

$0.89 QAR 3.24

$0.64 QAR 2.31

$1.40 QAR 5.11

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.33 QAR 1.19

$0.26 QAR 0.95

$0.53 QAR 1.93

Milk (1 liter)

$2.14 QAR 7.79

$1.68 QAR 6.12

$3.36 QAR 12.24

White Bread (500g)

$1.55 QAR 5.64

$1.09 QAR 3.95

$4.07 QAR 14.80

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.22 QAR 8.07

$1.09 QAR 3.96

$4.08 QAR 14.84

Eggs

$2.76 QAR 10.04

$1.56 QAR 5.69

$4.02 QAR 14.62

Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.60 QAR 38.59

$5.46 QAR 19.89

$18.06 QAR 65.8

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.68 QAR 27.94

$4.18 QAR 15.23

$13.95 QAR 50.8

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.39 QAR 37.81

$6.14 QAR 22.34

$16.73 QAR 60.9

Apples (1kg)

$2.06 QAR 7.49

$1.39 QAR 5.06

$2.79 QAR 10.15

Banana (1kg)

$1.57 QAR 5.72

$1.09 QAR 3.95

$2.98 QAR 10.86

Oranges (1kg)

$1.60 QAR 5.81

$1.12 QAR 4.07

$2.79 QAR 10.17

Tomato (1kg)

$1.34 QAR 4.87

$0.54 QAR 1.97

$2.70 QAR 9.84

Potato (1kg)

$1.02 QAR 3.70

$0.58 QAR 2.10

$1.44 QAR 5.23

Onion (1kg)

$1.11 QAR 4.04

$0.71 QAR 2.58

$1.70 QAR 6.17

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.35 QAR 4.91

$0.55 QAR 1.99

$2.73 QAR 9.93

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.50 QAR 1.82

$0.28 QAR 1.00

$0.84 QAR 3.05

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

$8.90 QAR 32.38

$2.73 QAR 9.92

$19.07 QAR 69.4

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.96 QAR 7.12

$0.84 QAR 3.07

$4.05 QAR 14.73

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.67 QAR 13.37

$1.93 QAR 7.01

$5.52 QAR 20.09

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.14 QAR 22.34

$5.60 QAR 20.40

$6.67 QAR 24.29

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.53 QAR 1.91

$1.31 QAR 4.77

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$33.45 QAR 122

$22.31 QAR 81.2

$55.8 QAR 203

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.23 QAR 8.11

$1.95 QAR 7.08

$4.17 QAR 15.19

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.17 QAR 7.89

$1.35 QAR 4.92

$2.71 QAR 9.85

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$13.48 QAR 49.06

$8.09 QAR 29.45

$21.57 QAR 78.5

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.59 QAR 2.13

$0.57 QAR 2.06

$0.62 QAR 2.24

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

$23.0K QAR 83.9K

$19.1K QAR 69.5K

$32.7K QAR 119.2K

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

$20.8K QAR 75.8K

$19.6K QAR 71.4K

$22.4K QAR 81.6K

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

$95.4 QAR 347

$54.0 QAR 197

$170 QAR 619

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

$40.83 QAR 149

$19.53 QAR 71.1

$83.7 QAR 305

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$88.6 QAR 323

$83.6 QAR 304

$104 QAR 380

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$114 QAR 416

$41.66 QAR 152

$333 QAR 1,213

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$30.55 QAR 111

$13.48 QAR 49.08

$54.0 QAR 196

Cinema Ticket

$12.26 QAR 44.62

$9.53 QAR 34.70

$16.34 QAR 59.5

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

$811 QAR 2,951

$416 QAR 1,514

$1,248 QAR 4,542

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$11.7K QAR 42.5K

$9,606 QAR 35.0K

$16.5K QAR 59.9K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$61.3 QAR 223

$22.38 QAR 81.5

$126 QAR 458

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$52.5 QAR 191

$21.73 QAR 79.1

$81.5 QAR 297

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$98.7 QAR 359

$54.7 QAR 199

$137 QAR 500

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$87.7 QAR 319

$41.84 QAR 152

$139 QAR 508

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,526 QAR 5,554

$947 QAR 3,447

$2,232 QAR 8,125

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,016 QAR 3,697

$679 QAR 2,472

$1,630 QAR 5,933

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,851 QAR 10.4K

$1,924 QAR 7,004

$4,123 QAR 15.0K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$2,104 QAR 7,659

$1,378 QAR 5,015

$3,582 QAR 13.0K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$5,079 QAR 18.5K

$4,239 QAR 15.4K

$8,351 QAR 30.4K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$3,290 QAR 12.0K

$1,909 QAR 6,950

$6,871 QAR 25.0K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$3,809 QAR 13.9K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.51

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

Last update: January 18, 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	$647	$1,759	$1,453	$3,981	31.03	333.57
2	Al Wakrah	87970	77	$624	$1,510	$1,540	$3,606	98.59	237.55
3	Al-kir'anah	-	37	$685	$736	$1,772	$1,680	-	-
4	Al-wukayr	-		$395	$1,212	$1,004	$2,295	-	-
5	Doha	1312947	99	$798	$2,018	$1,934	$4,198	145.28	324.31
6	Dukhan	12000	84	$612	$1,697	$1,468	$2,843	114.43	218.67
7	Khor	7000	42	$692	$852	$1,993	$1,895	73.56	222.14
8	Lusail	-	106	$563	$2,075	$1,561	$4,929	184.3	322.76
9	The Pearl-Qatar	-	152	$945	$3,078	$2,400	$5,669	213.31	324.31
10	Umm Salal 'ali	-	37	$571	$751	$1,496	$1,700	90.46	358.96
11	Umm Salal Mohammed	-		$211	$227	$474	$549	-	-

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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.