MigrantoCost of living in Qatar
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Qatar
Spending runs from QAR 1,350 a month in the poorest fifth to QAR 8,660 in the richest
Per person, whole country
QAR 3,360
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
QAR 1,350richest 20%
QAR 8,660
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Key facts
The cost of living in Qatar in numbers
Typical spending takes 33% of the average wage
A typical person spends QAR 3,360 a month while the average take-home wage is QAR 10,100, so 67% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
The most expensive of its neighbours
Every neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs QAR 5,110 here against QAR 4,760 in the UAE, the closest on price.
How living costs in Qatar compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Qatar against other countries
More expensive than 74% of countries
Where Qatar sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs QAR 3,640 at world-middle prices costs QAR 5,110 here.
Data source: household consumption 2022 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Qatar
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Qatar?
A typical person in Qatar spends about QAR 3,360 a month — around QAR 40,300 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Qatar?
By spending, Qatar ranks #54 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about QAR 3,360 a month, the poorest 20% about QAR 1,350 and the richest 20% about QAR 8,660. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Qatar in US dollars?
The cost of living in Qatar is about $923 a month, or roughly $11,076 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Qatar?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about QAR 1,350 a month per person, a typical one around QAR 3,360, and a comfortable life around QAR 4,820. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Qatar enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about QAR 3,360 a month, while the average take-home pay in Qatar is about QAR 10,100. For more on incomes, see salaries in Qatar.
Is Qatar an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Qatar is more expensive than 71% of countries worldwide and ranks 5th of 17 in the Middle East by cost of living.
What currency is used in Qatar?
Qatar uses the Qatari Riyal (QAR). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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