Travel budget and cost of living in Al Rayyan (Qatar) how much does a trip cost?

Al Rayyan travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Al Rayyan

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Al Rayyan for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Al Rayyan compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Al Rayyan in 2025 is 27% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Al Rayyan in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Al Rayyan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Al Rayyan

Lunch

$ 6.2/person
($ 4.5 to $ 16)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 16 to $ 54)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 4.5/person
($ 4.5 to $ 9.2)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 12 for 500ml
($ 8.6 to $ 18)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Cappuccino

$ 1.5/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 7.7)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Al Rayyan

1-star hotel

$ 118/night
($ 42 to $ 617)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

2-star hotel

$ 148/night
($ 55 to $ 617)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 129/night
($ 45 to $ 558)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246

4-star hotel

$ 144/night
($ 48 to $ 641)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346

5-star hotel

$ 258/night
($ 70 to $ 1546)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 565

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 63/month
($ 42 to $ 187)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 324/month
($ 46 to $ 1319)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 193/month
($ 44 to $ 1018)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 168/month
($ 168 to $ 1335)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 463/month
($ 56 to $ 1616)

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113% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Al Rayyan

Milk

$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 4.5)

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109% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.6/500g
($ 1 to $ 3)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.2)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 6.6)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 7.9/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 16)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.8)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 1.5)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Al Rayyan

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.1/km
($ 1.9 to $ 3.8)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.4
($ 2.1 to $ 4.5)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Al Rayyan

Cinema

$ 14/ticket
($ 11 to $ 17)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 28/hr
($ 26 to $ 32)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Al Rayyan

Cigarettes

$ 7.3/pack
($ 6.8 to $ 7.7)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 27
($ 16 to $ 139)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 46
($ 24 to $ 108)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Doha

$ 804
(fair price: $ 637)

Manchester → Doha

$ 981
(fair price: $ 787)

Edinburgh → Doha

$ 991
(fair price: $ 773)

Montreal → Doha

$ 1481
(fair price: $ 1252)

Dublin → Doha

$ 915
(fair price: $ 739)

New York City → Doha

$ 1397
(fair price: $ 1194)