🇶🇦Cost of Living in Doha
Qatar · Population: 1,850,000 · Cost Index: 72/100
Cost of Living in Doha
Qatar · Asia
Doha is the capital of Qatar and one of the wealthiest cities in the Middle East. It features ultra-modern architecture, world-class museums, and a high standard of living fueled by its oil and gas economy.
1,850,000
Population
72
Cost Index
88
Safety Index
75
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $2,800 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,200.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$750.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$2,500.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,600.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$6.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$45.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$6.50Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$2.00Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.20Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.50Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$3.00Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$6.50Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.50Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.20Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$55.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.80Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$1.10Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.55Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.50Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$80.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$28.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$65.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$25.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$40.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$12.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$75.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$11.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$4.80Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$8.00Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$65.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$40.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- QAR
- Language
- Arabic
- Cost Index
- 72/100
- Safety Index
- 88/100
- Quality of Life
- 75/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.