Cost of Living in Doha
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Doha, Qatar.
Overall, the cost of living in Doha is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 45 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)56
Groceries index48
Dining out index45
Transport index34
Utilities index40
Median annual salary$40,000
Minimum wageNo statutory minimum
Est. monthly childcare$700
Est. monthly healthcare premium$130
YoY inflation2.0%
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