How Qatar compares across key indices
Cost of Living
76 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
55/100
Healthcare
75/100
Quality of Life
120/200
How far your money goes in Qatar
Cost of Living
76
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
57
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
76
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
79
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Qatar - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
55/100
Crime Index
55/100
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Qatar has 26 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,499 in MadÄ«nat KhalÄ«fah to $1,852 in Doha. Ar RayyÄn leads on safety, scoring 55/100. Ar RayyÄn ranks highest for quality of life at 120/200.
Madīnat Khalīfah
$1,499/mo
Ar RayyÄn
55/100
Ar RayyÄn
120/200
Doha
82/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
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| Doha | $1,852 | 53/100 | 120/200 | 82/100 | 95 |
| Ar RayyÄn | $1,634 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 77/100 | 95 |
| Lusail | $1,609 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 76/100 | 95 |
| Al MaÅ£Är al āAtÄ«q | $1,532 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 72/100 | 94 |
| Al ManÅÅ«rah | $1,521 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 72/100 | 93 |
| AzĢ§ ZĢ§aāÄyin | $1,506 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Madīnat Khalīfah | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| An Najmah | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Al āUnayzah | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Umm Ghuwaylīnah | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| As Sadd | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Farīj al Amīr | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Farīj Kulayb | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Umm ÅalÄl Muįø©ammad | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Muāaydhir Rawįøat RÄshid | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| As Sulţah al Jadīdah | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Al Wakrah | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Ath ThumÄmah KhamsÅ«n | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Ath ThumÄmah Sabāah wa ArbaāÅ«n | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Ath ThumÄmah Sittah wa ArbaāÅ«n | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Nuāayjah | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Al GhÄnim | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Al Khawr | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Umm LakhbÄ | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Al HilÄl al GharbÄ«yah | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
| Al HilÄl ash SharqÄ«yah | $1,499 | 55/100 | 120/200 | 71/100 | 92 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Qatar
Pollution Index
100/100
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75.7ug/m3
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Common questions about living in Qatar, answered with data
Qatar has a cost of living index of 76 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,609 in Lusail and reach $1,852 in Doha.
Lusail is the most affordable city in Qatar in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,609 for a single person including rent. Ar RayyÄn is the next most affordable at $1,634/mo.
Qatar has a safety index of 55/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Ar RayyÄn scores highest on safety at 55/100.
Ar RayyÄn ranks highest for quality of life in Qatar, scoring 120/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,634/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Lusail offers the lowest monthly costs at $1,609/mo.
Qatar scores 75/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it excellent by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Qatar's cost of living is roughly 24% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 43% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
Qatar has a pollution index of 100/100 (lower = cleaner). Pollution can be a concern in urban areas. Research specific cities before committing, as rural and coastal areas typically fare better.
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