Capital city, Qatar
Cost of living in Doha
How much a month costs in Doha
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,020–4,950 (QR11,000–18,000).
Prices in Doha
Typical 2026 ranges in QAR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | QAR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | QR5,500–10,000 | $1,510–2,750 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | QR3,500–6,500 | $962–1,790 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | QR350–900 | $96–247 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | QR10–25 | $2.7–6.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | QR70–170 | $19–47 |
| Cappuccino | QR18–32 | $4.9–8.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | QR40–65 | $11.0–17.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | QR2–10 | $0.5–2.7 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | QR20–40 | $5.5–11.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | QR80–160 | $22–44 |
| Gym membership (month) | QR250–600 | $69–165 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | QR100–200 | $27–55 |
Value for money: 5/100
A value score of 5/100 means Doha gives more quality of life per dollar than 4% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 65/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Doha
Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Doha?
About $1,510–2,200 on a lean budget, $3,020–4,950 for a comfortable month and $6,870–12,360 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Doha?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs QR5,500–10,000 ($1,510–2,750) a month in the center and QR3,500–6,500 ($962–1,790) outside it.
How much does food cost in Doha?
A local meal is QR10–25 ($2.7–6.9); a mid-range restaurant is QR70–170 ($19–47) per person.
Is Qatar expensive?
Prices in Qatar are about 56% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Visit Qatar
- Doha Metro (Qatar Rail)
- Hamad International Airport
- Hayya portal
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.