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Cost of Living in Doha
Monthly Total
$2,887
$50,523
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,486
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$47
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,486
$26,005
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$171
$2,993
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$117
$2,048
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$168
$2,940
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$390
$6,825
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$272
$4,760
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$237
$4,148
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$47
$823
Monthly Total
$2,887
$50,523
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