Wondering how far your salary goes in Doha? Here’s what everyday life costs, in local prices — the numbers that matter when you’re deciding to move or negotiating a package.
What things cost
1-bed apartment (center)QAR 7,000–9,000 / mo
Meal, mid-range restaurantQAR 60–90
CoffeeQAR 18
Monthly transit passQAR 100
Est. single-person monthlyQAR 4,000 (excl. rent)
Good to know
Population
~2.4 million (metro)
Official language
Arabic (English widely used)
Currency
Qatari Riyal (QAR), pegged to USD
Work week
Sunday–Thursday
Power plug
Type G, 240V
Tipping
Optional; 10% appreciated
A note on budgeting
Rent is usually the swing factor — location and whether bills are included move the number most. Build your estimate from the rent band above, add a monthly living figure, and keep a buffer for one-off setup costs (deposits, a residence permit, a local SIM, first-month transport). Globe Quest turns this into a personalized Doha checklist so nothing setup-related catches you off guard.