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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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