Cost of Living Comparison Between Doha and Dubai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Dubai are 19.1% higher than in Doha (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Dubai are 26.1% higher than in Doha | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 36.4% higher than in Doha | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 28.7% higher than in Doha | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 6.5% higher than in Doha | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dubai is 7.6% lower than in Doha | |
Restaurants | Doha Edit |
Dubai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
30.00 QR (30.10 AED) |
39.87 QR (40.00 AED) |
+32.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
200.00 QR (200.63 AED) |
299.05 QR (300.00 AED) |
+49.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
28.00 QR (28.09 AED) |
34.89 QR (35.00 AED) |
+24.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
45.00 QR (45.14 AED) |
44.86 QR (45.00 AED) |
-0.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
42.50 QR (42.63 AED) |
49.84 QR (50.00 AED) |
+17.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
20.50 QR (20.57 AED) |
21.47 QR (21.54 AED) |
+4.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.44 QR (3.45 AED) |
4.15 QR (4.17 AED) |
+20.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.39 QR (1.39 AED) |
2.78 QR (2.79 AED) |
+100.4 % |
Markets | Doha Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
29.07 QR (29.16 AED) |
28.30 QR (28.39 AED) |
-2.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
5.02 QR (5.04 AED) |
5.39 QR (5.41 AED) |
+7.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.36 QR (3.37 AED) |
3.74 QR (3.76 AED) |
+11.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
9.82 QR (9.85 AED) |
11.55 QR (11.59 AED) |
+17.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
17.47 QR (17.53 AED) |
18.36 QR (18.41 AED) |
+5.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
13.80 QR (13.85 AED) |
13.83 QR (13.87 AED) |
+0.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
18.05 QR (18.10 AED) |
15.86 QR (15.91 AED) |
-12.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.18 QR (3.19 AED) |
3.84 QR (3.86 AED) |
+21.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.53 QR (2.54 AED) |
3.25 QR (3.26 AED) |
+28.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.68 QR (2.69 AED) |
3.10 QR (3.11 AED) |
+15.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.04 QR (2.05 AED) |
2.74 QR (2.75 AED) |
+34.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.65 QR (1.66 AED) |
1.70 QR (1.71 AED) |
+2.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.86 QR (1.86 AED) |
1.86 QR (1.87 AED) |
+0.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.45 QR (4.46 AED) |
6.15 QR (6.17 AED) |
+38.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.62 QR (1.63 AED) |
2.31 QR (2.32 AED) |
+42.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
50.00 QR (50.16 AED) |
57.32 QR (57.50 AED) |
+14.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
6.78 QR (6.80 AED) |
11.63 QR (11.67 AED) |
+71.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
19.38 QR (19.44 AED) |
19.12 QR (19.19 AED) |
-1.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
24.00 QR (24.08 AED) |
22.93 QR (23.00 AED) |
-4.5 % |
Transportation | Doha Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 QR (2.01 AED) |
6.48 QR (6.50 AED) |
+224.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
130.00 QR (130.41 AED) |
299.05 QR (300.00 AED) |
+130.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
8.00 QR (8.03 AED) |
11.96 QR (12.00 AED) |
+49.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
12.87 QR (12.92 AED) |
4.81 QR (4.83 AED) |
-62.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
45.00 QR (45.14 AED) |
29.91 QR (30.00 AED) |
-33.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.87 QR (7.90 AED) |
11.56 QR (11.59 AED) |
+46.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
80,000.00 QR (80,253.43 AED) |
149,526.32 QR (150,000.00 AED) |
+86.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
73,103.85 QR (73,335.43 AED) |
83,500.99 QR (83,765.52 AED) |
+14.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Doha Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
373.07 QR (374.25 AED) |
756.45 QR (758.85 AED) |
+102.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
164.35 QR (164.88 AED) |
220.26 QR (220.96 AED) |
+34.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
323.96 QR (324.99 AED) |
349.73 QR (350.84 AED) |
+8.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Doha Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
441.06 QR (442.46 AED) |
328.42 QR (329.46 AED) |
-25.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
141.90 QR (142.35 AED) |
176.56 QR (177.12 AED) |
+24.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 QR (45.14 AED) |
49.84 QR (50.00 AED) |
+10.8 % |
Childcare | Doha Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,749.94 QR (2,758.65 AED) |
2,721.91 QR (2,730.53 AED) |
-1.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
39,307.69 QR (39,432.22 AED) |
53,619.61 QR (53,789.47 AED) |
+36.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Doha Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
225.46 QR (226.18 AED) |
237.54 QR (238.29 AED) |
+5.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
166.88 QR (167.41 AED) |
220.55 QR (221.25 AED) |
+32.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
319.50 QR (320.51 AED) |
367.43 QR (368.59 AED) |
+15.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
347.56 QR (348.66 AED) |
363.59 QR (364.74 AED) |
+4.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Doha Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
6,085.71 QR (6,104.99 AED) |
7,991.33 QR (8,016.64 AED) |
+31.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,916.67 QR (3,929.07 AED) |
4,830.62 QR (4,845.92 AED) |
+23.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
11,088.24 QR (11,123.36 AED) |
15,318.95 QR (15,367.48 AED) |
+38.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
7,251.61 QR (7,274.59 AED) |
10,504.18 QR (10,537.45 AED) |
+44.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Doha Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,550.31 QR (1,555.22 AED) |
1,801.10 QR (1,806.80 AED) |
+16.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,320.54 QR (1,324.72 AED) |
990.43 QR (993.56 AED) |
-25.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Doha Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
12,822.43 QR (12,863.05 AED) |
14,942.11 QR (14,989.44 AED) |
+16.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.03 | 5.18 | +3.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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