General Information

Doha is the capital city and main financial hub of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf coast in the east of the country, north of Al Wakrah and south of Al Khor and Lusail, it is home to most of the country's population. It is also Qatar's fastest growing city, with over 80% of the nation's population living in Doha or its surrounding suburbs, known collectively as the Doha Metropolitan Area.

• Population: 2.4 million (metro area)
• Area: 132 km²
• Coordinates: Latitude: 25.286666870117, Longitude: 51.533332824707

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): QAR 3,000 - 5,000
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): QAR 2,000 - 3,500
• Rent 3 Bedroom (City Center): QAR 7,000 - 12,000
• Rent 3 Bedroom (Outside Center): QAR 4,500 - 8,000
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: QAR 500 - 900
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): QAR 20 - 35
• Dining Out (3-course Meal): QAR 100 - 250
• Utilities: QAR 250 - 500
• Internet: QAR 200 - 300
• Fitness Club / Gym: QAR 150 - 400
• Childcare / Preschool: QAR 2,500 - 5,000
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: QAR 100 - 200
• Taxi Start Price: QAR 10 - 20

Transportation

• Metro Monthly Pass: QAR 150
• Bus Single Ticket: QAR 5 - 10
• Taxi Start Price: QAR 10 - 20
• Bike Friendly: Limited

Salaries

• Average Net Salary: QAR 8,000 - 15,000
• IT Junior: QAR 6,000 - 10,000
• IT Senior: QAR 12,000 - 20,000
• Engineer: QAR 10,000 - 18,000
• Nurse: QAR 6,000 - 12,000
• Doctor: QAR 15,000 - 30,000
• Teacher: QAR 8,000 - 15,000
• Finance Analyst: QAR 10,000 - 18,000
• Retail / Sales: QAR 4,000 - 8,000

Family Costs (Family of 4)

• Rent 3 Bedroom: QAR 7,000 - 12,000
• Groceries (Family of 4): QAR 2,000 - 3,500
• Utilities: QAR 500 - 900
• Internet: QAR 200 - 300
• Transportation (Family of 4): QAR 400 - 800
• Childcare: QAR 2,500 - 5,000
• Dining Out: QAR 800 - 1,500
• Entertainment: QAR 300 - 800

Top Attractions

• Museum of Islamic Art
• Souq Waqif
• The Pearl-Qatar
• Katara Cultural Village
• Doha Corniche
• Villaggio Mall

Events

• Qatar National Day (Dec 18)
• Doha Cultural Festival
• Doha International Film Festival
• Qatar MotoGP