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Prices and Cost of Living in Qatar

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The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Qatar. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.

Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.

1 day

Cheapest products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 4.95 USD to 9.49 USD

Mid-range products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 6.91 USD to 13.04 USD

Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 2 November 2024.

How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Qatar?

When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 18.02 QAR (4.95 USD) to 34.55 QAR (9.49 USD) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 25.16 QAR (6.91 USD) to 47.48 QAR (13.04 USD) per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.

Budget and shopping basket update: 2 November 2024

Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.

Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.

BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).

TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).

FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.

Prices in Qatar

Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Qatar, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.

Grocery Store Prices

Apples (1kg)1.97 USD
Banana (1kg)1.75 USD
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)11.18 USD
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)19.23 USD
Chicken Fillets (1kg)6.26 USD
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)6.59 USD
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)2.24 USD
Eggs (regular) (12)2.76 USD
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)6.97 USD
Lettuce (1 head)1.44 USD
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)1.55 USD
Local Cheese (1kg)10.95 USD
Milk (regular), (1 liter)2.01 USD
Onion (1kg)0.97 USD
Oranges (1kg)1.73 USD
Potato (1kg)1.10 USD
Rice (white), (1kg)1.84 USD
Tomato (1kg)1.43 USD
Water (1.5 liter bottle)0.52 USD

Food and beverage prices in Qatar

Popular food products found on store shelves in Qatar include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 3.54 QAR (0.97 USD) for a kilo of onions to 40.7 QAR (11.18 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 6.7 QAR (1.84 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.63 QAR (1.55 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 6.37 QAR (1.75 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 7.16 QAR (1.97 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 1.91 QAR (0.52 USD). Dairy prices in Qatar, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 7.31 QAR (2.01 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 39.88 QAR (10.95 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 22.81 QAR (6.26 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 10.06 QAR (2.76 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 5.22 QAR (1.43 USD) per kilo.

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)5.34 USD
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)1.02 USD
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)13.05 USD
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)13.73 USD
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)6.87 USD
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course54.93 USD
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant8.24 USD
Water (0.33 liter bottle)0.37 USD

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Qatar vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 19.43 QAR (5.34 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 3.73 QAR (1.02 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 25 QAR (6.87 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 200 QAR (54.93 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 30 QAR (8.24 USD).

Public Transportation Prices

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)41.20 USD
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)0.55 USD
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)9.61 USD
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)2.20 USD
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)2.47 USD

How much does transportation cost in Qatar?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 2 QAR (0.55 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 150 QAR (41.2 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 9 QAR (2.47 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 8 QAR (2.2 USD).

Fuel Prices

Diesel 1L0.55 USD
Gasoline 1L0.56 USD

Fuel prices in Qatar

Average fuel prices in Qatar are 2.05 QAR (0.56 USD) per liter of gasoline and 2 QAR (0.55 USD) per liter of diesel.

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat11.67 USD
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult113 USD
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)32.57 USD

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre1 771 USD
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre1 123 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre3 445 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre2 264 USD

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Qatar?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Qatar varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 4088 QAR (1123 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 6449 QAR (1771 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 18715 QAR (5140 USD) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre5 140 USD
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre3 403 USD

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)3 932 USD

Hotel Prices in Qatar

A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.

What is the average cost of a hotel room?

Accommodation prices in Qatar vary depending on the city, neighborhood or tourist season. For example, the average price of accommodation in Doha (November 2024) ranges from 91 QAR (25 USD) per night in a hostel to about 433 QAR (119 USD) in a 3-star hotel. The price of a night in a luxury hotel is an expense from 698 QAR (192 USD) upwards.

Category
Qty
Average price
Cheapest
2
49.05 USD
Home Stay Hostel
20
119 USD
Al Muntazah Plaza Hotel
39
159 USD
Ezdan Hotel Residence
70
224 USD
Zubarah Hotel
Source: Expedia.com • Update: 1 November 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Nov 2024)
Sources and updates

• Prices of products and services in Qatar. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 03/2023, latest data 10/2024.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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