Cost of Living in Qatar
Summary of cost of living in Qatar:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,172.1$ (11,559.3QR), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 871.8$ (3,176.9QR), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Qatar is, on average, 27.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Qatar is, on average, 0.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 QR | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 200.00 QR | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 27.00 QR | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 42.50 QR | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 45.00 QR | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 18.24 QR | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.27 QR | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.13 QR | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.77 QR | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4.89 QR | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.71 QR | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 9.56 QR | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 17.33 QR | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.63 QR | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 17.15 QR | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.44 QR | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2.64 QR | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.77 QR | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.37 QR | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.72 QR | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.81 QR | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 5.28 QR | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.86 QR | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 32.62 QR | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 7.19 QR | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 11.67 QR | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 23.00 QR | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 QR | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 QR | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 8.00 QR | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 12.87 QR | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 50.00 QR | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.07 QR | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 101,950.00 QR | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 75,636.19 QR | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 339.30 QR | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 155.58 QR | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 311.61 QR | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 435.63 QR | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 97.80 QR | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 45.00 QR | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,011.78 QR | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 42,141.85 QR | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 224.54 QR | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 197.00 QR | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 367.70 QR | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 321.11 QR | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 6,096.11 QR | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 4,208.23 QR | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 11,580.65 QR | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 8,661.29 QR | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,832.32 QR | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,397.94 QR | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,286.12 QR | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.81 |
Prices in Qatar
This country had 1822 entries in the past 12 months by 207 different contributors.
Last update: 1 December 2025
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Last update: 1 December 2025
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