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Cost of Living in Doha

Doha, Ad Dawḩah, Qatar · Population 1,186,023 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Qatar average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼4,968 ($1,365)
Couple, monthly﷼9,170 ($2,519)
Family of four, monthly﷼12,197 ($3,351)

Estimated Prices in Doha

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼41.17 ($11.31)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼165 ($45.24)per meal
Cappuccino﷼12.35 ($3.39)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼933 ($256)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼151 ($41.47)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼398 ($109)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼115 ($31.67)per month
Fitness club membership﷼115 ($31.67)per month
Cinema ticket﷼30.19 ($8.29)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼3,196 ($878)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼2,223 ($611)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼6,670 ($1,832)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Doha is ﷼16,089 ($4,420) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼4,968 ($1,365) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼6,458 ($1,774) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼2,223 ($611)) represents about 45% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Nu‘ayjah

5 km away · Ad Dawḩah

Ar Rayyān

11 km away · Ar Rayyān

Al Wakrah

14 km away · Al Wakrah

Laqţah

15 km away · Ash Shīḩānīyah

Umm Qurūn

16 km away · Ar Rayyān

Umm Şalāl ‘Alī

24 km away · Umm Şalāl

Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

32 km away · Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

Ash Shīḩānīyah

34 km away · Ash Shīḩānīyah

Other Major Cities in Qatar

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 Doha

Doha is the capital and one of the key cities in Qatar. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼4,968 ($1,365), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼2,223 ($611) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼12,197 ($3,351) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼9,170 ($2,519) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Doha is ﷼16,089 ($4,420). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼6,458 ($1,774) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doha expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼4,968 ($1,365) per month in Doha including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Qatar.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Doha?
A net salary of around ﷼6,458 ($1,774) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Doha with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Doha is ﷼16,089 ($4,420).
How much is rent in Doha?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼3,196 ($878) per month in the city centre and ﷼2,223 ($611) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼6,670 ($1,832).
Is Doha cheaper than Qatar on average?
No — Doha is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Qatar average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Doha?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼933 ($256) in Doha. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼41 ($11) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼12 ($3).
How do transport costs in Doha compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Doha is estimated at ﷼151 ($41). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Doha are estimates based on Qatar national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,186,023) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.