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Doha travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Doha

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

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

Cost of living in Doha compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Doha in 2024 is 12% 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Doha by expense type

Restaurant budget in Doha

Lunch

$ 8.1/person
($ 4.1 to $ 20)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 19 to $ 54)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 7.6/person
($ 6.7 to $ 9.5)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 12 for 500ml
($ 7.9 to $ 16)

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97% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Cappuccino

$ 5.5/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 8.1)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Doha

1-star hotel

$ 158/night
($ 98 to $ 541)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 149/night
($ 44 to $ 699)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 131/night
($ 43 to $ 515)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 131/night
($ 44 to $ 673)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291

5-star hotel

$ 240/night
($ 73 to $ 1146)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 501

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 82/month
($ 37 to $ 388)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 308/month
($ 43 to $ 1297)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 184/month
($ 43 to $ 1009)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 153/month
($ 153 to $ 1259)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 426/month
($ 51 to $ 1383)

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123% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Doha

Milk

$ 2/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.7)

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96% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 2.7)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.1)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4.9)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 8.2/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 14)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.9)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Doha

Bus ticket

$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.1/km
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.1
($ 1.9 to $ 3)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 29/24hrs
($ 11 to $ 99)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Leisure activity budget in Doha

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 9.5 to $ 20)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 39/hr
($ 14 to $ 69)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Doha

Cigarettes

$ 6.5/pack
($ 5.7 to $ 8.1)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 62
($ 23 to $ 122)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 46
($ 23 to $ 71)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Doha

$ 635
(fair price: $ 523)

Edinburgh → Doha

$ 864
(fair price: $ 669)

Dublin → Doha

$ 830
(fair price: $ 670)

New York City → Doha

$ 1241
(fair price: $ 1031)

Manchester → Doha

$ 765
(fair price: $ 609)

Sydney → Doha

$ 1777
(fair price: $ 1418)

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