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Cost of Living in Al Jumaylīyah

Al Jumaylīyah, Ash Shīḩānīyah, Qatar · Population 13,085

▼ -17% vs Qatar average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼3,304 ($908)
Couple, monthly﷼6,066 ($1,666)
Family of four, monthly﷼8,039 ($2,208)

Estimated Prices in Al Jumaylīyah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼28.50 ($7.83)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼114 ($31.32)per meal
Cappuccino﷼8.55 ($2.35)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼646 ($177)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼105 ($28.71)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼276 ($75.69)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼79.80 ($21.92)per month
Fitness club membership﷼79.80 ($21.92)per month
Cinema ticket﷼20.90 ($5.74)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼2,018 ($554)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼1,404 ($386)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼4,212 ($1,157)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Jumaylīyah is ﷼11,138 ($3,060) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼3,304 ($908) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼4,295 ($1,180) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼1,404 ($386)) represents about 42% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al Jumaylīyah

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Nearby Cities

Ash Shīḩānīyah

30 km away · Ash Shīḩānīyah

Umm Şalāl ‘Alī

35 km away · Umm Şalāl

Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

40 km away · Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

Al Khawr

42 km away · Al Khawr wa adh Dhakhīrah

Laqţah

48 km away · Ash Shīḩānīyah

Ar Rayyān

50 km away · Ar Rayyān

Umm Qurūn

50 km away · Ar Rayyān

Madīnat ash Shamāl

57 km away · Ash Shamāl

Other Major Cities in Qatar

Doha

Ad Dawḩah · pop. 1,186,023

﷼4,968 ($1,365) / mo

Ar Rayyān

Ar Rayyān · pop. 605,712

﷼3,960 ($1,088) / mo

Laqţah

Ash Shīḩānīyah · pop. 198,600

﷼3,713 ($1,020) / mo

Ash Shīḩānīyah

Ash Shīḩānīyah · pop. 161,240

﷼3,713 ($1,020) / mo

Al Wakrah

Al Wakrah · pop. 87,970

﷼3,713 ($1,020) / mo

Umm Qurūn

Ar Rayyān · pop. 54,339

﷼3,713 ($1,020) / mo

Living in Al Jumaylīyah

Al Jumaylīyah is one of the key cities in Qatar. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼3,304 ($908), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼1,404 ($386) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼8,039 ($2,208) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼6,066 ($1,666) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Jumaylīyah is ﷼11,138 ($3,060). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼4,295 ($1,180) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Jumaylīyah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼3,304 ($908) per month in Al Jumaylīyah including rent outside the city centre. That is 17% less than the national average for Qatar.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Jumaylīyah?
A net salary of around ﷼4,295 ($1,180) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Jumaylīyah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Jumaylīyah is ﷼11,138 ($3,060).
How much is rent in Al Jumaylīyah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼2,018 ($554) per month in the city centre and ﷼1,404 ($386) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼4,212 ($1,157).
Is Al Jumaylīyah cheaper than Qatar on average?
Yes — Al Jumaylīyah is estimated to be about 17% cheaper than the Qatar average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Jumaylīyah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼646 ($177) in Al Jumaylīyah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼29 ($8) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼9 ($2).
How do transport costs in Al Jumaylīyah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Jumaylīyah is estimated at ﷼105 ($29). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Jumaylīyah are estimates based on Qatar national averages adjusted for city size (population 13,085). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.