🇶🇦 Qatar · #286 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Doha

Affordable — cheaper than 46.8% of cities worldwide

Ranked #286 of 538 cities · More expensive than 46.8% of cities worldwide

Affordable
Cost of Living
Affordable
Rent
Affordable
Groceries
Strong
Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Doha

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom QAR 4,750/mo ≈ $1,305 QAR 3,563/mo ≈ $979 25%
3-Bedroom QAR 8,270/mo ≈ $2,272 QAR 6,203/mo ≈ $1,704 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
53.0 Affordable
Rent
43.7 Affordable
Groceries
42.5 Affordable
Restaurants
66.6 Moderate
Purchasing Power
117.8 Strong

Living in Doha: What to Expect

Doha is affordable by global standards (ranked #286 of 538 cities), cheaper than 46.8% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is moderate. Groceries offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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