How Much Money Do You Need to Live Comfortably in Qatar? (2026)
The question I get asked most often by people considering a move to Qatar is some version of: “Is the salary enough?” And the honest answer is that it depends entirely on what “enough” means to you, what your family situation is, and crucially, what your package includes versus what comes out of your own pocket.
Qatar has a reputation for being expensive, and parts of that reputation are deserved. International school fees are genuinely eye-watering. A villa in a good area of Doha costs more than many people expect. Dining at a nice restaurant with a family is not cheap. But Qatar also has no income tax, petrol costs almost nothing, and if your employer covers housing and schooling, the same salary that would feel stretched in London or Sydney feels very comfortable here.
I’ve lived in Qatar long enough to have gone through multiple budget realities: single expat, couple without children, and family with school-age kids. Each phase felt like a different financial universe. This guide builds honest monthly budgets for each situation, breaks down every major cost category with real 2026 prices, and gives you a clear answer to the question in the title.
Before reading this, it helps to understand how Qatar salaries are structured, since your package composition matters as much as the number itself. See our Qatar salary guide for context. And if you’re deciding which area of Doha to live in, our best areas to live in Doha guide will affect your housing cost assumptions significantly.
The Most Important Thing to Understand First
In Qatar, “comfortable” has a wide range depending on one variable above all others: whether your employer covers housing and school fees.
A family with QR 18,000 basic salary where the employer provides a villa and free schooling for two children lives extremely well. The same family on QR 18,000 basic with no housing allowance and no school support is under serious financial pressure, potentially spending 80% of their income on rent and school fees alone.
This is why direct salary comparisons between Qatar expats can be misleading. When someone tells you they’re doing well on QR 20,000, find out what their package includes before drawing conclusions about your own situation.
Throughout this guide I’ve built budgets for three scenarios: fully loaded packages where you’re paying most costs yourself, partially supported packages where housing is covered, and all-in packages where housing and schooling are provided. The difference is dramatic.
Housing: The Biggest Variable
Housing is almost always the largest single expense in Qatar, and the range is enormous depending on location, property type, and how recently the lease was signed.
Doha’s rental market has tightened since 2022 and prices in desirable expat areas have increased meaningfully. The areas most popular with expats (The Pearl, West Bay Lagoon, Madinat Khalifa, Al Waab, Al Aziziyah, Lusail) all command premiums. More affordable options exist in areas like Al Mansoura, Al Muntazah, Old Airport, and further out toward Al Wakra or Al Khor, though these involve longer commutes for most office-based workers.
| Property Type | Location | Monthly Rent (QR) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio apartment | Old Airport / Al Mansoura | 2,500-3,500 |
| Studio apartment | Madinat Khalifa / Al Waab | 3,500-5,000 |
| 1-bed apartment | Al Mansoura / Old Airport | 3,500-5,500 |
| 1-bed apartment | The Pearl / West Bay | 5,500-8,500 |
| 2-bed apartment | Al Waab / Al Aziziyah | 6,000-9,000 |
| 2-bed apartment | The Pearl / Lusail | 8,000-14,000 |
| 3-bed apartment | Madinat Khalifa | 8,000-12,000 |
| 3-bed villa | Al Waab / Al Aziziyah | 10,000-15,000 |
| 3-bed villa | Al Gharrafa / Al Rayyan | 8,000-13,000 |
| 4-bed villa | Madinat Khalifa | 12,000-18,000 |
| 4-bed villa | West Bay Lagoon | 18,000-28,000 |
| Compound villa (shared facilities) | Various | 10,000-20,000 |
A few practical notes from experience. The Pearl commands a premium that is partly justified (walkability, sea views, restaurant access) and partly not (traffic can be terrible, parking is a genuine headache, and the novelty of living there fades faster than the rent does). Al Waab and Al Aziziyah offer good value for families: spacious villas with gardens, proximity to schools in the Education City corridor, and reasonable commute times to most business districts.
Lusail has matured significantly since 2022 and is now a genuine option for families, with good schools, newer apartments, and a cleaner urban environment than older Doha neighborhoods. Rents there have risen accordingly.
If your housing allowance is QR 7,000-8,000 per month, you can get a decent 2-bedroom apartment in a good area or a smaller villa in a slightly outer location. You cannot get a large family villa in a premium area. Manage expectations accordingly when you arrive.
Food and Groceries
Qatar’s grocery landscape has improved dramatically over the past decade. Carrefour, LuLu Hypermarket, Monoprix, Marks & Spencer Food, and numerous specialty importers mean most dietary preferences can be satisfied, though some imported products carry significant price premiums.
Realistic monthly grocery budgets:
| Household | Shopping Style | Monthly Cost (QR) |
|---|---|---|
| Single person | Mix of local and imported | 1,200-2,000 |
| Single person | Primarily premium/Western | 2,000-3,000 |
| Couple | Mix of local and imported | 2,000-3,200 |
| Family of four | Mix of local and imported | 3,000-4,500 |
| Family of four | Primarily premium/Western | 4,500-6,500 |
Local produce (vegetables, fruit, eggs, chicken, rice, lentils) is genuinely affordable in Qatar, particularly from the fruit and vegetable market in Wholesale Market Road or the vegetable section of LuLu. Imported cheese, European wine (remember alcohol in Qatar requires a Qatar Distribution Company license and is expensive), breakfast cereals, specialty sauces, and Western snack foods are significantly more expensive than you’d pay in Europe or Australia.
Meal prep at home is where families save the most money in Qatar. A week’s worth of groceries for a family of four from LuLu, buying sensibly, runs around QR 700-900. The same family eating out three times per week will spend an additional QR 1,500-2,500 on top of that.
Dining Out
Qatar has an excellent restaurant scene across all price points. From Indian and Pakistani restaurants in Al Mansoura where a full meal costs QR 15-25 per person, to fine dining at The Pearl or W Hotel where a main course alone is QR 120-200, the range is as wide as any international city.
Realistic dining cost benchmarks:
| Occasion | Cost Per Person (QR) |
|---|---|
| Cheap local restaurant (Indian/Pakistani/Filipino) | 15-35 |
| Mid-range restaurant (casual dining) | 50-100 |
| Decent Western restaurant | 100-180 |
| Fine dining (The Pearl, West Bay hotels) | 200-400+ |
| Coffee and cake (specialty cafe) | 40-70 |
| Fast food (McDonald’s, Burger King) | 25-40 |
| Shwarma or local fast food | 8-20 |
A family of four eating out at a mid-range restaurant once a week spends roughly QR 800-1,200 per month on that single outing. Add a couple of coffees during the week, occasional fast food, and a nicer dinner once a month and QR 2,000-3,500 per month for dining out is a realistic budget for a family with a moderate social life.
Alcohol costs: Qatar allows alcohol consumption by non-Muslims at licensed hotel bars and restaurants, and residents can purchase from the Qatar Distribution Company (QDC) in Salwa Road. Alcohol is significantly more expensive than in Western countries. A bottle of average wine from QDC costs QR 70-120. A beer at a hotel bar is QR 40-65. If you drink regularly, budget QR 1,000-2,500 per month for alcohol depending on consumption level. This is a cost that catches many newly arrived expats off-guard.
Transport
Qatar is a car-dependent country. Public transport exists (the Doha Metro and a bus network) but the layout of the city, the heat for most of the year, and the location of most expat residential areas means a car is practically necessary for families and strongly recommended for individuals.
Car ownership costs:
| Expense | Monthly Cost (QR) |
|---|---|
| Car loan repayment (QR 60,000 car over 4 years) | 1,400-1,600 |
| Car insurance (comprehensive) | 300-500 |
| Petrol (moderate use, ~1,500 km/month) | 200-400 |
| Parking | 0-300 (most residential parking is free) |
| Maintenance and servicing | 200-400 (amortized) |
| Total (one car, moderate use) | 2,100-3,200 |
Petrol in Qatar is among the cheapest in the world. Super 95 petrol was priced at approximately QR 1.95 per liter in early 2026, meaning a full tank for a medium-sized family car costs QR 70-90. If you’re coming from Europe where fuel is QR 7-9 per liter equivalent, this is a genuine and sustained financial relief.
Buying versus leasing: Most expats buy used cars in Qatar rather than leasing. The used car market is good, with a wide range of well-maintained vehicles available. A reliable family SUV (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Nissan Patrol, or equivalent) costs QR 80,000-150,000 used depending on age and condition. Smaller cars (Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra) are available from QR 35,000-55,000 used. For full guidance, see our buying a car in Qatar guide.
Taxis and ride-hailing: Careem and InDrive both operate in Qatar and are affordable by Western standards. A cross-city trip rarely exceeds QR 30-40. For expats who don’t want the hassle of car ownership, using ride-hailing exclusively is feasible but adds up for daily use. Budget QR 1,500-2,500 per month if using ride-hailing as your primary transport.
Utilities
Qatar’s utilities situation is straightforward. Kahramaa (Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation) handles electricity and water. Internet is provided by Ooredoo or Vodafone Qatar.
| Utility | Monthly Cost (QR) |
|---|---|
| Electricity and water (apartment) | 200-500 |
| Electricity and water (villa, summer) | 600-1,200 |
| Electricity and water (villa, winter) | 300-600 |
| Internet (100 Mbps fiber) | 200-300 |
| Mobile phone plan (mid-range) | 100-200 |
| TV streaming services | 50-150 |
The big variable in utilities is air conditioning, which runs near-constantly for 7-8 months of the year in Qatar’s climate. A large villa in summer can have electricity and water bills of QR 1,000-1,500 per month. Some employers include a utilities allowance to help with this; if yours doesn’t, factor it into your budget planning.
Qatar has phased out Kahramaa subsidies for expats over recent years, meaning utility bills are now at unsubsidized rates. Qatari nationals still receive subsidized rates, which is a meaningful cost difference for the same property.
Education: The Cost That Changes Everything
International school fees in Qatar are the single most significant lifestyle cost for families, and the gap between having school fees covered and paying them yourself is enormous.
| School Type | Annual Fee Per Child (QR) |
|---|---|
| Government school (Qatari nationals, free) | Free |
| Low-cost private school (Arabic curriculum) | 8,000-15,000 |
| Mid-range private school (Indian/Pakistani curriculum) | 15,000-30,000 |
| Mid-range international school (British/American) | 30,000-50,000 |
| Premium international school (British/American) | 50,000-80,000 |
| Elite international school (IB, top-tier) | 70,000-95,000 |
For a family with two children at a mid-range international school, annual fees run QR 60,000-100,000, or QR 5,000-8,333 per month amortized across twelve months. At a premium school, two children cost QR 100,000-160,000 per year, or QR 8,333-13,333 per month.
These numbers mean that for a family with school-age children paying fees themselves, education alone can consume 30-50% of a mid-level salary. When employers cover school fees (fully or partially), it is genuinely the most valuable single benefit in a Qatar package.
Well-regarded international schools in Qatar include Doha College, Qatar Academy Sidra, The International School of London Qatar, American School of Doha, Compass International School, and DPS Modern Indian School among others. Waiting lists for the most popular schools can be 1-2 years long for certain year groups, so register early. For a full guide, see our international schools in Qatar guide.
Healthcare Costs
If you have good employer-provided health insurance, your out-of-pocket healthcare costs in Qatar should be modest: co-payments of QR 20-50 per consultation, QR 10-30 per prescription, and pre-authorized specialist appointments largely covered.
Where costs arise unexpectedly:
Dental is typically excluded from or severely limited in standard insurance plans. A filling costs QR 150-300, a root canal QR 800-1,500, and an implant QR 4,000-7,000. Budget QR 500-1,000 per year per person for dental if it’s not covered.
Optical is similarly often excluded. Annual eye exams and glasses or contacts add QR 500-1,500 per year per person.
Mental health coverage is limited in most Qatar insurance plans. Private psychology sessions cost QR 300-600 per session. If you or a family member uses these services, budget accordingly.
For a family of four with reasonable insurance, realistic out-of-pocket healthcare costs run QR 500-1,500 per month when dental, optical, and prescription co-pays are included.
For full details on insurance options, see our Qatar health insurance guide.
Entertainment, Leisure, and Social Life
Qatar’s entertainment options have expanded significantly since 2020. The entertainment scene is genuinely good for families, with Katara Cultural Village, the National Museum of Qatar, Aspire Park, various beach clubs, desert camping, watersports, and frequent events and concerts.
| Activity | Cost (QR) |
|---|---|
| Cinema (per person) | 40-60 |
| Beach club day pass | 150-400 per person |
| Gym membership (mid-range) | 200-400 per month |
| Premium gym / sports club | 500-900 per month |
| Golf (per round) | 200-500 |
| Desert safari / camping | 200-400 per person |
| Weekend hotel stay (5-star) | 600-1,500 per night |
| Museum entry | 0-75 (many are free) |
| Children’s activity center | 50-150 per visit |
A family that goes to the cinema twice a month, visits a beach club occasionally, and does one or two weekend activities spends QR 1,500-3,000 per month on entertainment. A couple with an active social life (regular restaurant visits, gym, occasional beach club, events) spends QR 2,000-4,000 per month on leisure.
Travel and Flights Home
Qatar’s location as a hub makes international travel convenient, and Qatar Airways is one of the world’s best airlines operating from your doorstep. However, annual flights home for a family are a real and significant budget line.
Most employer packages include one return flight per year to home country per employee. Some include flights for the whole family; many don’t.
| Destination | Return Economy Flight (QR, approximate) |
|---|---|
| India / Pakistan / Philippines | 1,200-2,500 per person |
| UK / Europe | 2,500-5,000 per person |
| USA / Canada | 4,000-7,000 per person |
| Australia | 4,500-8,000 per person |
A family of four flying to the UK annually spends QR 10,000-20,000 on flights alone. If the employer covers only the employee’s flight, the remaining three family flights come out of your budget. Over a year this averages QR 2,500-5,000 per month amortized, which is a significant sum many families underestimate when they calculate Qatar affordability.
Domestic Help
One genuine financial advantage of Qatar compared to Western countries is that domestic help (housekeepers, nannies, drivers) is significantly more affordable. This changes quality of life calculations meaningfully for families.
| Domestic Help | Monthly Cost (QR) |
|---|---|
| Part-time cleaner (twice weekly) | 800-1,500 |
| Full-time live-in housekeeper | 1,500-3,000 |
| Full-time nanny (live-in) | 2,000-3,500 |
| Driver (full-time) | 2,500-4,000 |
Many expat families in Qatar employ a live-in housekeeper or nanny at a cost that would be unaffordable in their home countries. If you have young children, this can be genuinely life-changing for working parents. The cost of a live-in helper in Qatar is roughly equivalent to a single day’s childcare in central London or Sydney.
Remittances: Sending Money Home
Many expats in Qatar, particularly from South Asian and Southeast Asian backgrounds, send a significant portion of their salary home monthly. This is a legitimate and important budget consideration that often gets overlooked in generic cost of living guides.
If you’re sending QR 2,000-5,000 home monthly, that is a real cost to your Qatar lifestyle budget even though it doesn’t represent spending in Qatar. Build it into your budget from the start rather than discovering mid-year that savings targets aren’t being met.
Exchange houses (Al Ansari, Al Fardan) offer better rates than banks for common remittance corridors. For more on the mechanics, see our Qatar bank account guide.
Complete Monthly Budget Scenarios
Here’s where everything comes together in realistic budget scenarios for 2026.
Scenario 1: Single Expat, Mid-Level Professional
Package: QR 14,000 total (QR 9,000 basic + QR 4,000 housing + QR 1,000 transport)
| Expense | Monthly Cost (QR) |
|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed apartment, Al Waab) | 5,500 |
| Groceries | 1,500 |
| Dining out and social | 2,000 |
| Car (loan + insurance + fuel) | 1,800 |
| Utilities | 500 |
| Mobile + internet | 300 |
| Healthcare (out of pocket) | 300 |
| Entertainment / gym | 800 |
| Clothing and personal | 500 |
| Remittance home | 1,500 |
| Miscellaneous | 500 |
| Total Expenses | 15,200 |
| Deficit / Surplus | -1,200 |
At QR 14,000 total, a single expat paying their own rent in a decent area is breaking even at best. To save comfortably, a single expat needs QR 16,000-18,000 total or lower accommodation costs (shared apartment or employer-provided housing).
Scenario 2: Couple, No Children, Housing Allowance Provided
Package: QR 22,000 total (QR 13,000 basic + QR 7,000 housing allowance + QR 2,000 other)
| Expense | Monthly Cost (QR) |
|---|---|
| Rent (2-bed apartment, Madinat Khalifa) | 8,000 |
| Groceries | 2,500 |
| Dining out and social | 3,000 |
| Two cars (loans + insurance + fuel) | 3,500 |
| Utilities | 600 |
| Mobile + internet | 400 |
| Healthcare (out of pocket) | 400 |
| Entertainment / travel savings | 1,500 |
| Clothing and personal | 800 |
| Flights home (amortized) | 1,500 |
| Miscellaneous | 500 |
| Total Expenses | 22,700 |
| Deficit / Surplus | -700 |
A couple on QR 22,000 total with no children is essentially breaking even. To save meaningfully, either income needs to be higher (QR 26,000-30,000 total for genuine savings), one partner needs to work, or lifestyle needs to be trimmed. Qatar is not automatically “easy to save” at mid-salary levels for couples paying their own costs.
Scenario 3: Family of Four, School Fees Paid by Employer
Package: QR 35,000 total (QR 18,000 basic + QR 10,000 housing + QR 7,000 other including school fee allowance) School fees: Covered by employer (value: QR 8,000/month)
| Expense | Monthly Cost (QR) |
|---|---|
| Rent (3-bed villa, Al Waab) | 12,000 |
| Groceries | 4,000 |
| Dining out and social | 2,500 |
| Two cars | 3,500 |
| Utilities (villa) | 800 |
| Mobile + internet | 500 |
| Healthcare (family, out of pocket) | 800 |
| Entertainment and children’s activities | 2,000 |
| Domestic help (part-time) | 1,200 |
| Clothing and personal (family) | 1,000 |
| Flights home (family, amortized) | 3,000 |
| Miscellaneous | 700 |
| Total Expenses | 32,000 |
| Surplus | +3,000 |
With school fees covered and a QR 35,000 total package, a family of four can live comfortably and save a modest QR 3,000 per month. This is what “comfortable family life in Qatar” actually looks like at the package level most professional expat families operate at.
Scenario 4: Family of Four, Paying School Fees Themselves
Package: QR 35,000 total (same as above) School fees: Self-funded (two children at mid-range international school: QR 7,000/month)
| Expense | Monthly Cost (QR) |
|---|---|
| School fees (2 children) | 7,000 |
| Rent (3-bed villa) | 12,000 |
| Groceries | 4,000 |
| Dining out | 2,000 |
| Two cars | 3,500 |
| Utilities | 800 |
| Mobile + internet | 500 |
| Healthcare | 800 |
| Entertainment | 1,500 |
| Domestic help | 1,200 |
| Clothing and personal | 1,000 |
| Flights (family) | 3,000 |
| Miscellaneous | 700 |
| Total Expenses | 38,000 |
| Deficit | -3,000 |
The same QR 35,000 package with school fees paid themselves results in a QR 3,000 monthly deficit. This family needs QR 40,000-42,000 total package to break even, and QR 45,000+ to save meaningfully. This is the reality check most families need to run before accepting a Qatar offer.
The Savings Question: Can You Actually Save in Qatar?
The common narrative is that Qatar is a place to save aggressively because of no income tax. The reality is more nuanced.
Yes, you can save well in Qatar. But it requires either a high package (QR 30,000+ for a family, QR 18,000+ for a single person), an employer that covers your major costs (housing and schooling), or a deliberately modest lifestyle.
The expats who save most successfully in Qatar tend to share a few characteristics. They chose housing that was good enough rather than the nicest area available. They drive sensible cars rather than the large SUVs that are culturally prevalent in Qatar. They cook at home more than they eat out. They use QDC sparingly. And they negotiated hard on their packages before arriving.
The expats who struggle to save tend to have fallen into lifestyle inflation: upgrading to a bigger villa because it was available, joining the most expensive gym, sending children to the most prestigious school when a very good but cheaper option existed, and eating out at the level Doha’s restaurant scene encourages.
Qatar genuinely enables financial progress. But it requires intentionality.
Common Problems and Solutions
Problem 1: “My salary seemed good before I arrived but I’m not saving anything.” Run the budget scenarios above against your actual numbers. The two most common culprits are housing (people upgrade once they see what’s available) and not accounting for flights home. Audit your spending against a written budget for one month before making any changes.
Problem 2: “School fees are destroying our budget and employer won’t cover them.” Look at the full range of international schools before assuming you need the most expensive option. Qatar has genuinely good schools at QR 25,000-35,000 per year that offer British or American curricula without the premium of the top-tier schools. The difference in education quality between a QR 30,000 and QR 70,000 per year school in Qatar is not proportional to the price difference.
Problem 3: “We can’t save because we keep spending on entertainment and dining.” Qatar’s social scene is heavily centered around dining out and brunch culture. It’s easy to spend QR 500-800 on a single weekend brunch for two. Setting a monthly entertainment budget and tracking it helps. Qatar also has significant free entertainment options: Corniche walking, Katara events, free museum days, public beaches, and desert driving that cost nothing.
Problem 4: “My housing allowance doesn’t cover a decent place to live.” This is a genuine market issue in Doha as of 2026. If your allowance is QR 5,000-6,000 and you have a family, you’re looking at either a smaller apartment in a good area or a larger place in a less central location. Al Gharrafa, Al Duhail, and Abu Hamour offer reasonable value for families and are worth exploring. Consider commute time and proximity to schools in the decision.
Problem 5: “We’re spending more than planned on flights and home visits.” This happens because Qatar’s location actually makes it easy to travel, and the temptation to visit home more than once a year is real. Budget for actual travel patterns, not aspirational ones.
FAQ
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Qatar as a single person? For genuine comfort with your own apartment, a car, regular social life, and meaningful savings, aim for QR 16,000-20,000 total package. QR 12,000-15,000 is livable with modest lifestyle. Below QR 8,000, saving is difficult.
What salary do you need for a family of four to live comfortably in Qatar? With school fees and housing covered by the employer: QR 25,000-30,000 total package. Paying your own housing but with school fees covered: QR 30,000-35,000. Paying both housing and school fees: QR 42,000-48,000 to live comfortably and save.
Is Qatar more expensive than Dubai? For housing, Qatar is generally 10-20% cheaper than Dubai for comparable properties. School fees are broadly similar. Groceries and dining are comparable. Alcohol is significantly more expensive in Qatar than Dubai. Overall Qatar’s cost of living is slightly lower than Dubai for most family situations.
Can you live in Qatar on QR 5,000 per month? You can survive but not comfortably by most expat standards. QR 5,000 per month means shared accommodation, very limited social spending, and minimal savings. This is a realistic budget for many low-income workers in Qatar who live in shared housing and send most of their salary home.
Is alcohol expensive in Qatar? Yes, significantly more than most Western countries. A bottle of average wine from the QDC is QR 70-120. Beer at a hotel bar is QR 40-65 per bottle. If you drink regularly, alcohol is a material budget line in Qatar.
How much does a family need for groceries in Qatar? A family of four shopping at LuLu or Carrefour with a mix of local and imported products spends QR 3,000-4,500 per month on groceries. Shopping primarily at Monoprix or Marks & Spencer Food pushes this to QR 5,000-6,500.
Are there ways to reduce costs significantly in Qatar? Yes. The biggest savings come from: choosing housing in slightly outer areas, buying a used car rather than a new one, cooking at home more than dining out, sending children to a good mid-range school rather than the most expensive option, and using exchange houses rather than banks for remittances.
How much should I budget for a car in Qatar? Budget QR 2,000-3,200 per month total for one car including loan repayment, insurance, fuel, and maintenance. Petrol is exceptionally cheap so running costs are low; the main cost is the car purchase or loan repayment.
Summary: Minimum Comfortable Salary by Situation
| Situation | Minimum for Comfort (Total Package) | Comfortable with Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Single expat | QR 14,000-16,000 | QR 18,000-22,000 |
| Couple (no children) | QR 22,000-26,000 | QR 28,000-35,000 |
| Family (housing covered, school fees covered) | QR 22,000-28,000 | QR 30,000-38,000 |
| Family (housing covered, school fees self-paid) | QR 32,000-38,000 | QR 42,000-50,000 |
| Family (all costs self-paid) | QR 42,000-48,000 | QR 52,000-65,000 |
Next Steps
- Run your own budget against the scenarios above using your actual package numbers before making any decisions about accepting an offer or your current lifestyle
- Negotiate your package structure with housing and school fees as priority items if you have family moving with you – read our Qatar salary guide for negotiation benchmarks
- Research housing costs in areas you’re considering before finalizing your budget – our best areas to live in Doha guide covers what you get for your money by neighborhood
- Understand school fee options before committing – our international schools in Qatar guide covers the full range from mid-range to elite
- Check your family visa eligibility if bringing dependents – see our family visa guide for the basic salary threshold requirements
Last updated: February 2026.
Costs, rental prices, and school fees change regularly in Qatar’s market. All figures are approximate benchmarks based on early 2026 data. Always verify current prices directly before making financial decisions.
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