🇶🇦Cost of Living in Al Wakrah

Qatar · Population: 300,000 · Cost Index: 62/100

Cost of Living in Al Wakrah

Qatar · Asia

Al Wakrah is Qatar's second-largest city, a historic fishing town south of Doha that has been rapidly modernized with the Al Janoub Stadium and new residential developments. It offers a more affordable and family-friendly alternative to Doha with excellent beach access.

300,000

Population

Cost Index

Safety Index

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $2,300 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $1,100.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$850.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$550.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$1,800.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$1,200.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $6.89

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$5.50

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$38.00

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$6.00

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$1.90

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$1.10

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.30

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$2.80

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$6.00

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$3.30

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.00

Transportation

Avg: $10.59

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$50.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$0.80

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$1.10

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$0.55

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$0.50

Utilities

Avg: $53.33

Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)

$75.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$25.00

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$60.00

Healthcare

Avg: $22.33

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$22.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$35.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$10.00

Entertainment

Avg: $21.75

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$65.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$10.00

Cappuccino(per cup)

$4.50

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$7.50

Clothing

Avg: $62.67

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$60.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$38.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$90.00

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Quick Facts

Currency: QAR
Language: Arabic
Cost Index: 62/100
Safety Index: 86/100
Quality of Life: 70/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.