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Cost of Living in Nu‘ayjah

Nu‘ayjah, Ad Dawḩah, Qatar · Population 29,703

▼ -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 Nu‘ayjah

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 Nu‘ayjah 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.

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Nearby Cities

Doha

5 km away · Ad Dawḩah

Al Wakrah

10 km away · Al Wakrah

Ar Rayyān

14 km away · Ar Rayyān

Umm Qurūn

19 km away · Ar Rayyān

Laqţah

19 km away · Ash Shīḩānīyah

Umm Şalāl ‘Alī

29 km away · Umm Şalāl

Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

36 km away · Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin

Ash Shīḩānīyah

38 km away · Ash Shīḩānīyah

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 Nu‘ayjah

Nu‘ayjah 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 Nu‘ayjah 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 Nu‘ayjah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼3,304 ($908) per month in Nu‘ayjah 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 Nu‘ayjah?
A net salary of around ﷼4,295 ($1,180) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Nu‘ayjah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Nu‘ayjah is ﷼11,138 ($3,060).
How much is rent in Nu‘ayjah?
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 Nu‘ayjah cheaper than Qatar on average?
Yes — Nu‘ayjah 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 Nu‘ayjah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼646 ($177) in Nu‘ayjah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼29 ($8) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼9 ($2).
How do transport costs in Nu‘ayjah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Nu‘ayjah is estimated at ﷼105 ($29). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Nu‘ayjah are estimates based on Qatar national averages adjusted for city size (population 29,703). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.