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Cost of Living in Al Khawr

Al Khawr, Al Khawr wa adh Dhakhīrah, Qatar · Population 31,547

▼ -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 Khawr

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 Khawr 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 Khawr

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Nearby Cities

Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

13 km away · Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

Umm Şalāl ‘Alī

26 km away · Umm Şalāl

Laqţah

30 km away · Ash Shīḩānīyah

Al Jumaylīyah

42 km away · Ash Shīḩānīyah

Doha

44 km away · Ad Dawḩah

Ar Rayyān

44 km away · Ar Rayyān

Ash Shīḩānīyah

46 km away · Ash Shīḩānīyah

Nu‘ayjah

48 km away · Ad Dawḩah

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 Khawr

Al Khawr 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 Khawr 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 Khawr expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼3,304 ($908) per month in Al Khawr 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 Khawr?
A net salary of around ﷼4,295 ($1,180) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Khawr with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Khawr is ﷼11,138 ($3,060).
How much is rent in Al Khawr?
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 Khawr cheaper than Qatar on average?
Yes — Al Khawr 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 Khawr?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼646 ($177) in Al Khawr. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼29 ($8) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼9 ($2).
How do transport costs in Al Khawr compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Khawr is estimated at ﷼105 ($29). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Khawr are estimates based on Qatar national averages adjusted for city size (population 31,547). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.