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Cost of Living in Ash Shīḩānīyah

Ash Shīḩānīyah, Ash Shīḩānīyah, Qatar · Population 161,240

▼ -6% vs Qatar average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼3,713 ($1,020)
Couple, monthly﷼6,827 ($1,876)
Family of four, monthly﷼9,057 ($2,488)

Estimated Prices in Ash Shīḩānīyah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼31.67 ($8.70)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼127 ($34.80)per meal
Cappuccino﷼9.50 ($2.61)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼718 ($197)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼116 ($31.90)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼306 ($84.10)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼88.67 ($24.36)per month
Fitness club membership﷼88.67 ($24.36)per month
Cinema ticket﷼23.22 ($6.38)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼2,302 ($633)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼1,602 ($440)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼4,805 ($1,320)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ash Shīḩānīyah is ﷼12,376 ($3,400) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼3,713 ($1,020) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼4,827 ($1,326) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼1,602 ($440)) represents about 43% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Ash Shīḩānīyah

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Nearby Cities

Umm Qurūn

22 km away · Ar Rayyān

Umm Şalāl ‘Alī

22 km away · Umm Şalāl

Ar Rayyān

24 km away · Ar Rayyān

Al Jumaylīyah

30 km away · Ash Shīḩānīyah

Laqţah

31 km away · Ash Shīḩānīyah

Doha

34 km away · Ad Dawḩah

Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

35 km away · Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

Nu‘ayjah

38 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

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 Ash Shīḩānīyah

Ash Shīḩānīyah is one of the key cities in Qatar. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼3,713 ($1,020), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼1,602 ($440) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼9,057 ($2,488) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼6,827 ($1,876) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ash Shīḩānīyah is ﷼12,376 ($3,400). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼4,827 ($1,326) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ash Shīḩānīyah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼3,713 ($1,020) per month in Ash Shīḩānīyah including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Qatar.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ash Shīḩānīyah?
A net salary of around ﷼4,827 ($1,326) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ash Shīḩānīyah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ash Shīḩānīyah is ﷼12,376 ($3,400).
How much is rent in Ash Shīḩānīyah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼2,302 ($633) per month in the city centre and ﷼1,602 ($440) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼4,805 ($1,320).
Is Ash Shīḩānīyah cheaper than Qatar on average?
Yes — Ash Shīḩānīyah is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Qatar average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ash Shīḩānīyah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼718 ($197) in Ash Shīḩānīyah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼32 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼10 ($3).
How do transport costs in Ash Shīḩānīyah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ash Shīḩānīyah is estimated at ﷼116 ($32). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ash Shīḩānīyah are estimates based on Qatar national averages adjusted for city size (population 161,240). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.