Living in Doha

Doha

Skyscrapers & shopping. An Arabian metropolis
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Sparkling under the desert sun, this city is a blend of modern skyscrapers and traditional Souq streets. A place known for its shiny skyline, a mix of towering office blocks and elegant hotel towers.

Take a stroll along the Corniche, a walkway by the bay, where the glittering waters ebb and flow. Venture into the traditional Souq Waqif, a marketplace where you can sample delightful dishes and buy local souvenirs.

Enjoy the playgrounds of the affluent at The Pearl. Not forgetting, you can experience the rush of a dune bashing adventure just outside the city.

With its warm sands and even warmer locals, Doha invites you to taste the Arab culture in a slick, polished package.

The Good

  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Decent nightlife
  • ๐Ÿ˜‹ Decent food options
  • โ˜• Coffee
  • ๐Ÿ‘ด Strong ex-pat community
  • โ˜€๏ธ Fantastic weather
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safe
  • ๐ŸšŒ Good public transport
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Architecture
  • ๐Ÿคฟ Scuba diving
  • ๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ Surfing
  • โ›ฑ๏ธ Decent beach
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Shopping

The Bad

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Relatively expensive
  • ๐Ÿš˜ Traffic
  • ๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ Pollution
  • โ˜€๏ธ Uncomfortably hot
  • ๐Ÿคผ Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Doha
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Qatar
0%
cheaper than Qatar median
244th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • The average salary in Doha is
  • It's about 96% cheaper to live in Doha than it is New York
  • You can expect to spend around $2,811.45 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026

Safety

Very Safe

Doha is known for its low crime rates and strict laws, making it a very safe city for residents and visitors.

Internet speed

Good

Download
140.3Mbps
Upload
27.2Mbps
Latency
30ms
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