Cost of Living in Qatar - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Qatar
Address: QA

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $781 (excluding rent), and $1,909 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,927 (excluding rent), and $4,154 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$6.68 QAR 24.32

$4.01 QAR 14.59

$13.55 QAR 49.31

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$54.4 QAR 198

$27.19 QAR 99.0

$81.6 QAR 297

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.72 QAR 24.45

$5.38 QAR 19.57

$8.07 QAR 29.36

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$12.42 QAR 45.22

$6.90 QAR 25.12

$16.56 QAR 60.3

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$11.57 QAR 42.11

$8.17 QAR 29.75

$16.33 QAR 59.5

Cappuccino

$4.80 QAR 17.46

$1.60 QAR 5.83

$9.34 QAR 34.00

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

$0.91 QAR 3.30

$0.65 QAR 2.35

$1.43 QAR 5.19

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.36 QAR 1.30

$0.28 QAR 1.03

$0.58 QAR 2.10

Milk (1 liter)

$2.15 QAR 7.83

$1.69 QAR 6.15

$3.38 QAR 12.30

White Bread (500g)

$1.59 QAR 5.77

$1.11 QAR 4.05

$4.16 QAR 15.15

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.26 QAR 8.24

$1.11 QAR 4.05

$4.16 QAR 15.15

Eggs

$2.70 QAR 9.84

$1.53 QAR 5.57

$3.94 QAR 14.32

Local Cheese (1kg)

$10.56 QAR 38.46

$5.45 QAR 19.82

$18.00 QAR 65.5

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.38 QAR 26.86

$4.02 QAR 14.64

$13.41 QAR 48.81

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.36 QAR 37.71

$6.12 QAR 22.28

$16.69 QAR 60.7

Apples (1kg)

$1.99 QAR 7.24

$1.34 QAR 4.88

$2.69 QAR 9.80

Banana (1kg)

$1.55 QAR 5.63

$1.07 QAR 3.89

$2.94 QAR 10.69

Oranges (1kg)

$1.54 QAR 5.61

$1.08 QAR 3.93

$2.70 QAR 9.83

Tomato (1kg)

$1.40 QAR 5.08

$0.56 QAR 2.06

$2.82 QAR 10.28

Potato (1kg)

$0.94 QAR 3.44

$0.54 QAR 1.95

$1.33 QAR 4.86

Onion (1kg)

$1.11 QAR 4.04

$0.71 QAR 2.58

$1.70 QAR 6.18

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.35 QAR 4.90

$0.54 QAR 1.98

$2.72 QAR 9.91

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.50 QAR 1.83

$0.28 QAR 1.01

$0.84 QAR 3.06

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

$10.33 QAR 37.62

$2.76 QAR 10.04

$16.52 QAR 60.2

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.86 QAR 6.77

$0.80 QAR 2.92

$3.85 QAR 14.01

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)

$6.48 QAR 23.59

$5.92 QAR 21.54

$7.05 QAR 25.65

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.53 QAR 1.93

$1.32 QAR 4.80

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$32.53 QAR 118

$21.69 QAR 79.0

$54.2 QAR 197

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.18 QAR 7.93

$1.90 QAR 6.92

$4.08 QAR 14.85

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.17 QAR 7.89

$1.35 QAR 4.92

$2.71 QAR 9.85

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$13.50 QAR 49.16

$8.11 QAR 29.51

$21.61 QAR 78.7

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.55 QAR 2.00

$0.53 QAR 1.93

$0.58 QAR 2.11

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

$23.3K QAR 84.8K

$19.3K QAR 70.3K

$33.1K QAR 120.6K

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

$20.1K QAR 73.3K

$19.0K QAR 69.0K

$21.7K QAR 78.9K

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

$97.4 QAR 354

$55.1 QAR 201

$174 QAR 632

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

$39.95 QAR 145

$19.11 QAR 69.6

$81.9 QAR 298

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$88.3 QAR 321

$83.3 QAR 303

$104 QAR 379

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$112 QAR 406

$40.72 QAR 148

$326 QAR 1,186

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$31.56 QAR 115

$13.93 QAR 50.7

$55.7 QAR 203

Cinema Ticket

$12.16 QAR 44.25

$9.46 QAR 34.42

$16.21 QAR 59.0

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

$790 QAR 2,874

$405 QAR 1,474

$1,215 QAR 4,423

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$11.6K QAR 42.1K

$9,513 QAR 34.6K

$16.3K QAR 59.4K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$61.1 QAR 222

$22.29 QAR 81.2

$125 QAR 456

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$53.1 QAR 193

$21.95 QAR 79.9

$82.3 QAR 300

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$97.4 QAR 355

$54.0 QAR 197

$136 QAR 494

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$85.1 QAR 310

$40.61 QAR 148

$135 QAR 493

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,553 QAR 5,653

$964 QAR 3,509

$2,272 QAR 8,271

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,041 QAR 3,788

$696 QAR 2,533

$1,670 QAR 6,079

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,886 QAR 10.5K

$1,948 QAR 7,089

$4,173 QAR 15.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$2,067 QAR 7,523

$1,354 QAR 4,927

$3,519 QAR 12.8K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$4,690 QAR 17.1K

$4,198 QAR 15.3K

$8,269 QAR 30.1K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$3,062 QAR 11.1K

$1,884 QAR 6,856

$4,715 QAR 17.2K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$3,818 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: March 8, 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	$652	$1,773	$1,484	$3,998	31.03	333.57
2	Al Wakrah	87970	77	$731	$1,527	$1,737	$3,582	98.59	237.55
3	Al-kir'anah	-	37	$560	$755	$1,730	$1,741	-	-
4	Al-wukayr	-		$442	$1,197	$1,149	$2,250	-	-
5	Doha	1312947	99	$793	$2,001	$1,948	$4,234	145.28	324.31
6	Dukhan	12000	84	$626	$1,642	$1,787	$2,853	114.43	218.67
7	Khor	7000	42	$695	$833	$1,611	$1,916	73.56	222.14
8	Lusail	-	106	$645	$2,127	$1,487	$5,035	184.3	322.76
9	The Pearl-Qatar	-	152	$976	$3,039	$1,897	$5,625	213.31	324.31
10	Umm Salal 'ali	-	37	$614	$739	$1,434	$1,735	90.46	358.96
11	Umm Salal Mohammed	-		$242	$229	$482	$541	-	-

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.