Cost of Living in Qatar
Summary of cost of living in Qatar:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,274.1 (﷼11,967.5), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $901.7 (﷼3,295.9), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Qatar is, on average, 26.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Qatar is, on average, 2.0% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $8.21 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $68.40 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $8.21 | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | $13.41 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $13.68 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $5.43 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $0.92 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.37 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $2.15 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.33 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.99 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.96 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $4.29 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $3.80 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $4.41 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.94 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.75 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.71 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.58 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.44 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.42 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.29 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.55 | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | $10.94 | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.22 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.18 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $6.29 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.55 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $27.36 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $2.19 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $3.52 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $11.63 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.56 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $27,358.13 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $20,926.72 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $101.26 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $45.88 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $87.54 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $127.22 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $21.40 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $12.31 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $798.56 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $10,650.78 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $57.25 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $55.51 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $99.54 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $88.53 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,634.65 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,049.49 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $3,071.80 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $2,231.91 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $415.87 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $283.10 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $4,091.55 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.34 | |
Prices in Qatar
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Last update: 14 June 2026
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Last update: 14 June 2026
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