Cost of Living

Doha, Qatar

Live cost-of-living data for Doha — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
44/ 10056% cheaper than New York
+28% rent since Jul 2026
$3,850/mo
Median Income
85/100
Safety
0%
Income Tax
subtropical desert
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
72/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,087/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,325/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$3,737/month
Food & Groceries
68/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.04/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2/kg
Transportation
62/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$1.1/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2.2/km
Utilities
58/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$98/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$87/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$36/month
Healthcare
72/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$120/visit
Dentist Visit$150/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$22/course
Education
75/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$800/month
International Primary School (yearly)$18,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$600/course
Entertainment
68/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$16/ticket
Theater Ticket$55/ticket
Museum Entry$20/ticket
Clothing
72/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$85/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$55/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$120/pair
Personal Care
62/100
Haircut (Men)$30/cut
Haircut (Women)$60/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$7.5/bottle
Dining Out
68/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$60/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.5/meal
Childcare
70/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$1,200/month
Babysitter (per hour)$22/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$30/pack
Fitness & Sports
65/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$70/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$35/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$12/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

160 Mbps
Internet Speed
$550
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
52/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: The Pearl, West Bay, Msheireb Downtown

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doha cheap to live in?

Doha has a cost of living index of 44/100, where New York = 100. It is 56% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,560–$2,184 per month.

How much does rent cost in Doha?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Doha costs approximately $2,087/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,325/month.

Is Doha good for digital nomads?

Doha has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 160 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $550/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Doha?

The median net monthly salary in Doha is approximately $3,850 USD. The income tax rate is around 0%.

How does Doha compare to New York for cost of living?

Doha (cost index 44) is 56% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,400/month by moving from New York to Doha.

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