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Cost of Living in Laqţah

Laqţah, Ash Shīḩānīyah, Qatar · Population 198,600

▼ -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 Laqţah

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 Laqţah 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 Laqţah

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Nearby Cities

Umm Şalāl ‘Alī

12 km away · Umm Şalāl

Doha

15 km away · Ad Dawḩah

Ar Rayyān

16 km away · Ar Rayyān

Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

17 km away · Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

Nu‘ayjah

19 km away · Ad Dawḩah

Umm Qurūn

23 km away · Ar Rayyān

Al Wakrah

28 km away · Al Wakrah

Al Khawr

30 km away · Al Khawr wa adh Dhakhīrah

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

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 Laqţah

Laqţah 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 Laqţah 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 Laqţah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼3,713 ($1,020) per month in Laqţah 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 Laqţah?
A net salary of around ﷼4,827 ($1,326) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Laqţah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Laqţah is ﷼12,376 ($3,400).
How much is rent in Laqţah?
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 Laqţah cheaper than Qatar on average?
Yes — Laqţah 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 Laqţah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼718 ($197) in Laqţah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼32 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼10 ($3).
How do transport costs in Laqţah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Laqţah is estimated at ﷼116 ($32). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Laqţah are estimates based on Qatar national averages adjusted for city size (population 198,600). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.