🇶🇦 Middle East & North Africa
Doha, Qatar
Middle East & North Africa ✓ Live Numbeo data
Qatar's capital; tax-free income; modern and expensive
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Doha climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 92,213 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 380 Mbps | 338 Mbps | 4 ms | 87,849 |
| Mobile | 374 Mbps | 43 Mbps | 27 ms | 4,364 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 3.64 QAR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $932 | QAR 3,391 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $2,934 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $3,401 | QAR 12,379 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $3,118 | QAR 11,350 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $2,002 | QAR 7,288 |
| 1BR outside center | $1,265 | QAR 4,605 |
| 3BR city center | $3,550 | QAR 12,921 |
| 3BR outside center | $2,500 | QAR 9,099 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $388 | QAR 1,413 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $231 | QAR 842 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $12.36 | QAR 45.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $79.12 | QAR 288 |
| Fast food combo | $8.24 | QAR 30.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $4.79 | QAR 17.45 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $3.54 | QAR 12.87 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $96 | QAR 348 |
| Phone plan / mo | $39 | QAR 140 |
| Internet / mo | $90 | QAR 326 |
| Gym membership / mo | $130 | QAR 473 |
| Cinema ticket | $12.36 | QAR 45.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $769 | QAR 2,797 |
| International school / yr | $10,691 | QAR 38,917 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $27,473 | QAR 100,000 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Qatar
Country-level research that applies to living in Doha — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 4/10 · cross-border collection 3/10 — legal detail → |
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo