Travel budget and cost of living in Qatar how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Qatar
Qatar: calculate your travel budget
Qatar: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Qatar for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 30 for 2 ppl.
- $ 10 per person
- $ 3.3 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 792* (2870 QAR)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 101 for 2 ppl.
- $ 34 per person
- $ 6.9 per person
- $ 9.8 per person
Total budget:
$ 2824* (10248 QAR)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 131 for 2 ppl.
- $ 64 per person
- $ 13 per person
- $ 20 per person
Total budget:
$ 4494* (16296 QAR)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Qatar in 2021
Cost of living: Qatar VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Qatar in 2021 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Qatar by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Qatar compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Qatar | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Doha | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Doha |
| Al Wakrah | 2% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Al Wakrah |
| Al Rayyan | 12% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Al Rayyan |
| Dukhan | 12% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Dukhan |
Local prices in Qatar by expense type
Qatar: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Qatar is 24% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 8.4/person
($ 3.3 to $ 14)
($ 3.3 to $ 14)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 29/person
($ 17 to $ 57)
($ 17 to $ 57)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32McDonald's meal
$ 7/person
($ 6.2 to $ 8.4)
($ 6.2 to $ 8.4)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8Local beer
$ 13 for 500ml
($ 9.8 to $ 17)
($ 9.8 to $ 17)
151% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Imported beer
$ 9.3 for 330ml
($ 4.4 to $ 16)
($ 4.4 to $ 16)
229% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Cappuccino
$ 4.9/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 8.4)
($ 2.3 to $ 8.4)
13% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5Qatar: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Qatar costs 11% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 32/night
($ 29 to $ 34)
($ 29 to $ 34)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 53/night
($ 48 to $ 57)
($ 48 to $ 57)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 114 to $ 259)
($ 114 to $ 259)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 114/night
($ 91 to $ 165)
($ 91 to $ 165)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 230/night
($ 186 to $ 302)
($ 186 to $ 302)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 41/month
($ 36 to $ 45)
($ 36 to $ 45)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Room with kitchen
$ 175/month
($ 98 to $ 343)
($ 98 to $ 343)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 272/month
($ 225 to $ 347)
($ 225 to $ 347)
65% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Family room
$ 437/month
($ 311 to $ 642)
($ 311 to $ 642)
150% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Qatar: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Qatar costs 23% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)
130% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Eggs
$ 3/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 5.4)
($ 1.3 to $ 5.4)
30% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Chicken
$ 7.4/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 14)
($ 3.3 to $ 14)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Tomatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Qatar: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Qatar costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.7
($ 2.3 to $ 4.2)
($ 2.3 to $ 4.2)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 18/24hrs
($ 4.8 to $ 35)
($ 4.8 to $ 35)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Qatar: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Qatar is 35% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9.8/ticket
($ 9.8 to $ 21)
($ 9.8 to $ 21)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 30/hr
($ 14 to $ 49)
($ 14 to $ 49)
88% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Qatar: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Qatar is 28% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 6.5/pack
($ 5.6 to $ 7.9)
($ 5.6 to $ 7.9)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8Levi's jeans
$ 67
($ 23 to $ 141)
($ 23 to $ 141)
52% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Summer dress
$ 55
($ 23 to $ 113)
($ 23 to $ 113)
52% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Plane ticket budget
London → Doha
$ 587
(fair price: $ 520)
(fair price: $ 520)
Manchester → Doha
$ 696
(fair price: $ 581)
(fair price: $ 581)
Dublin → Doha
$ 759
(fair price: $ 588)
(fair price: $ 588)
Edinburgh → Doha
$ 714
(fair price: $ 605)
(fair price: $ 605)
New York City → Doha
$ 1261
(fair price: $ 1011)
(fair price: $ 1011)
Melbourne → Doha
$ 1278
(fair price: $ 1041)
(fair price: $ 1041)
About the information on the cost of living in Qatar
The information about the cost of living in Qatar shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Qatar updated on 06-04-2021.