Cost of Living in Doha, Qatar

Doha has a cost of living index of 65/100 (New York = 100). It is 35% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

65/100
Cost Index
$3,850/mo
Median Income
84/100
Safety Index
hot desert
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 78/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,630/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,165/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,745/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 62/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.15/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.1/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.82/kg
Dining OutScore: 64/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$7.7/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7.7/meal
TransportationScore: 48/100
Monthly Transit Pass$32.97/month
One-Way Ticket$0.55/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2.2/km
UtilitiesScore: 52/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$41.21/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$86.94/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$36.51/month
HealthcareScore: 65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$136.3/visit
Dentist Visit$182.75/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$11.05/course
EntertainmentScore: 58/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$9.1/ticket
Theater Ticket$45/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$60/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$27.47/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10.96/entry
Personal CareScore: 48/100
Haircut (Men)$27/cut
Haircut (Women)$54/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$5.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 60/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$65/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$42/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$92/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$350
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
55/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: West Bay, Pearl Qatar, Lusail

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doha cheap to live in?

Doha has a cost of living index of 65/100, where New York = 100. It is 35% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,300–$1,820 per month.

How much does rent cost in Doha?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Doha costs approximately $1,630/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,165/month.

Is Doha good for digital nomads?

Doha has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $350/month. English proficiency is high.

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 65) is 35% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $875/month by moving from New York to Doha.

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