Travel budget and cost of living in Qatar how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Qatar

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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
$ 2.9 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 778* (2786 QAR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 101 for 2 ppl.
$ 36 per person
$ 6.5 per person
$ 9.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2848* (10192 QAR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 131 for 2 ppl.
$ 66 per person
$ 12 per person
$ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 4564* (16324 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 2020

Cost of living: Qatar VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Qatar in 2020 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:

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Restaurant Hotel

Food Transport

Housing Leisure activities

Shopping Plane ticket

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	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Al Rayyan
Dukhan	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Dukhan

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Local prices in Qatar by expense type

Qatar: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Qatar is 25% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 8.2/person
($ 5.5 to $ 16)

45% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 29/person
($ 17 to $ 60)

3% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 6.9/person
($ 6.3 to $ 8.2)

15% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2

Local beer

$ 14 for 500ml
($ 9.7 to $ 17)

171% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 9.6 for 330ml
($ 4.4 to $ 16)

220% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 4.8/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 8.2)

11% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

76% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Qatar: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Qatar costs 7% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 32/night
($ 29 to $ 34)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 53/night
($ 48 to $ 57)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 149/night
($ 114 to $ 259)

17% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 114/night
($ 91 to $ 165)

56% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 230/night
($ 186 to $ 302)

54% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 41/month
($ 36 to $ 45)

69% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 175/month
($ 98 to $ 343)

4% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 272/month
($ 225 to $ 347)

65% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Family room

$ 518/month
($ 396 to $ 707)

197% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Qatar: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Qatar costs 22% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)

123% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

49% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 4.7)

13% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 10.5/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 42)

6% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 7.8/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 15)

14% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Oranges

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.7)

64% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Potatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 1.8/salad
($ 0.6 to $ 4.2)

11% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

67% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 12/kg
($ 8.2 to $ 17)

10% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Qatar: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Qatar costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 40/month
($ 17 to $ 70)

47% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 75

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

67% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

27% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.7
($ 2.3 to $ 3)

16% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 18/24hrs
($ 4.8 to $ 35)

54% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Qatar: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Qatar is 18% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 90/month
($ 48 to $ 167)

45% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Mobile phone

$ 0.2/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

42% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 90/month
($ 70 to $ 125)

33% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 1495/month
($ 1106 to $ 2486)

8% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1391

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 989/month
($ 746 to $ 1382)

11% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1112

Flat (centre)

$ 2857/month
($ 1934 to $ 4971)

29% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2230

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1939/month
($ 1519 to $ 3038)

10% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1762

Gym

$ 112/month
($ 57 to $ 222)

188% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 686/month
($ 415 to $ 1382)

28% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 964

Private primary school

$ 9615/yr
($ 4971 to $ 13807)

42% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16769

Qatar: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Qatar is 31% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 9.9/ticket
($ 9.7 to $ 17)

18% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 30/hr
($ 14 to $ 49)

81% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Qatar: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Qatar is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 6.1/pack
($ 5.5 to $ 6.9)

25% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2

Levi's jeans

$ 69
($ 29 to $ 112)

49% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 53
($ 29 to $ 84)

41% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 94
($ 45 to $ 139)

19% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 94
($ 57 to $ 139)

6% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 100

Plane ticket budget

London → Doha

$ 594
(fair price: $ 520)

Manchester → Doha

$ 658
(fair price: $ 568)

Edinburgh → Doha

$ 703
(fair price: $ 600)

Dublin → Doha

$ 743
(fair price: $ 603)

Melbourne → Doha

$ 1255
(fair price: $ 1039)

New York City → Doha

$ 1271
(fair price: $ 1033)

Los Angeles → Doha

$ 1761
(fair price: $ 1181)

Sydney → Doha

$ 1597
(fair price: $ 1322)

Toronto (Ontario) → Doha

$ 1361
(fair price: $ 962)

Montreal → Doha

$ 1219
(fair price: $ 978)

Perth → Doha

$ 1523
(fair price: $ 1314)

Auckland → Doha

$ 1914
(fair price: $ 1501)

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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 25-09-2020.

Travel budget and cost of living in Qatar how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in Qatar

Qatar: calculate your travel budget

Qatar: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in Qatar in 2020

Cost of living: Qatar VS United States

Explore each type of expense in detail:

Cost of living in Qatar by city

Local prices in Qatar by expense type

Qatar: Restaurant budget

Qatar: Hotel and accommodation budget

Qatar: Supermarket food budget

Qatar: Public and private transport budget

Qatar: Budget for living and housing

Qatar: Leisure activity budget

Qatar: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Plane ticket budget

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About the information on the cost of living in Qatar

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High budget
(tourist)