Qatar
Qatar's ultramodern capital, home to futuristic skyscrapers, the Museum of Islamic Art, and a rapidly growing cultural scene fueled by vast wealth.
#174 of 250
55% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 658
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Doha is the 174. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 658 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 96% above the median city and adds $ 125 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 165, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 22.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is transportation, 63% below the median: taxi start $ 3, taxi 1km $ 0.44. You also get off lightly on restaurants, clothing.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
34 prices on this page come from live scrapers (3 sources, observed October 12, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Doha, Qatar. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/doha. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 5.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Beef (1kg) | 16.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 17.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 8.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Cheese (1kg) | 13.74 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Butter (200g) | 2.88 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Eggs (12) | 2.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Bread (500g) | 1.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Oats (500g) | 1.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.96 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 1.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Carrots (1kg) | 0.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Garlic (1kg) | 5.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.49 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.65 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Carrefour |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 68.68 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 67.31 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
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