Doha travel budget

Doha: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Doha

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 46 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 2.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1019* (3710 QAR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 125 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3528* (12838 QAR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 135 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 64 per person
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 5537* (20146 QAR)

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



Cost of living in Doha compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Doha in 2025 is 14% 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 Doha in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Doha by expense type

Restaurant budget in Doha

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Doha is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.7/person
($ 4.6 to $ 16)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 29/person
($ 16 to $ 55)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.7/person
($ 6.8 to $ 9.3)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 14 for 500ml
($ 8.7 to $ 18)

98% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.6/cup
($ 3.1 to $ 7.7)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Doha

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Doha is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 59/night
($ 44 to $ 80)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 125/night
($ 71 to $ 184)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 125/night
($ 44 to $ 581)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 145/night
($ 50 to $ 535)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 260/night
($ 70 to $ 1851)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 50/month
($ 43 to $ 56)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 320/month
($ 43 to $ 1267)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 191/month
($ 42 to $ 949)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 168/month
($ 168 to $ 1386)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 460/month
($ 57 to $ 1613)

110% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Doha

On average, the price of supermarket food in Doha is 36% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)

109% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 3.8)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.7/kg
($ 4.6 to $ 16)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 2.8)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.1)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

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

Public and private transport budget in Doha

On average, the price of transport in Doha is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.5/km
($ 1.9 to $ 3.9)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.5
($ 2.1 to $ 4.6)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 31/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 100)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Doha

On average, budget for leisure activities in Doha is 35% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 11 to $ 18)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 43/hr
($ 16 to $ 63)

80% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Doha

On average, shopping budget in Doha is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.4/pack
($ 6.8 to $ 7.7)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 72
($ 26 to $ 140)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 65
($ 24 to $ 109)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Doha
London → Doha
London → Doha
$ 811
(fair price: $ 643)
Manchester → Doha
Manchester → Doha
Manchester → Doha
$ 989
(fair price: $ 794)
Edinburgh → Doha
Edinburgh → Doha
Edinburgh → Doha
$ 1000
(fair price: $ 780)
Montreal → Doha
Montreal → Doha
Montreal → Doha
$ 1494
(fair price: $ 1263)
Dublin → Doha
Dublin → Doha
Dublin → Doha
$ 923
(fair price: $ 745)
New York City → Doha
New York City → Doha
New York City → Doha
$ 1410
(fair price: $ 1204)

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About this information on the cost of living in Doha

The information about the cost of living in Doha shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Doha was updated on 28-01-2025.

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