Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$600.00
$1,800.00
$90.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in 3-star hotels or serviced apartments |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$80.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and limited data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$450.00
$15.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Taxi and occasional car rental |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$80.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$40.00
$200.00
$20.00
|
Entry fees, tours, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$250.00
$15.00
|
Travel insurance daily equivalent |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly prorated fees for expats |
| Total |
$1,200.00
$3,770.00
$195.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$850.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. Messaieed is more industrial, so prices are generally lower than Doha.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.00
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper, around $1.50-$2.00.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$7.00
Alcohol is expensive due to import taxes and limited availability.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$8.00
Local eateries offer meals at lower prices; international cuisine tends to be pricier.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$6.50
Prices similar to international fast food chains.
per meal