Doha, Qatar

In 2022, a single person living in Doha needs approximately QAR 7,943/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around QAR 15,550/month. Doha is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Doha costs approximately QAR 5,544/month in 2022. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around QAR 10,560/month.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Doha are approximately QAR 1,390 in 2022. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Doha costs QAR 185 in 2022, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Doha average QAR 458 in 2022, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Doha is located in Qatar (Middle East). With a 1-bed rent of QAR 5,544/month and total single-person expenses around QAR 7,943/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Doha costs approximately QAR 46 in 2022. Budget around QAR 366/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Doha from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 17.6% over this period (from QAR 5,544 in 2022 to QAR 6,522 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Doha in 2022, a single person needs approximately QAR 7,943/month. This covers rent (QAR 5,544), groceries (QAR 1,390), transport (QAR 185), utilities (QAR 458) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around QAR 15,550/month.