Cost of living in Qatar in 2025

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator22 January 2025 04:08:58

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Hello everyone,

Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Qatar, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Qatar or already living there.

Here are some points to guide you; the idea is to provide average prices for each category:

What is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in Qatar?

What are the typical fares for public transportation such as buses, subways, trains, trams, or taxis?

Could you share the average monthly cost of your grocery shopping?

How much does health insurance cost? What is the price of a medical consultation in Qatar?

What are the tuition fees for children?

What are the average monthly costs for utilities, such as electricity, gas, water, internet, and phone plans?

How much do you spend monthly on leisure activities?

If there are other expenses you find relevant, please feel free to share them!

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
草榴社区 Team

nijju2009 Member

Member since 21 November 2016

nijju2009Member30 January 2025 15:00:28

Hi everyone,

We are a family of four, including two kids in primary school, and have been living here for the past 10 or more years. We stay in the Moglina area in a 1BHK apartment, which is typically suitable for a small family. Our rent is 2,700 QAR per month, excluding water and electricity.

I use Ooredoo Fiber for internet, which costs 360 QAR per month. Initially, when I subscribed, it was 300 QAR. So, the total cost for rent and internet comes to approximately 3,400 QAR per month.

I have a driving license but don鈥檛 drive. I mostly use taxis for commuting to work and the metro for other outings, which costs around 600 QAR monthly.

For a family of four, our monthly grocery expenses, including occasional dining out, are around 1,500 QAR. My kids study in an Indian school, and the annual fees, including transport, are approximately 32,000鈥�34,000 QAR.

I have QLM medical insurance provided by my company, so medical expenses are rare and only arise if something isn鈥檛 covered by insurance. Other expenses, such as entertainment, leisure, and sightseeing, amount to around 500 QAR per month.

I don鈥檛 have any loans or credit cards. This is my typical budget, but costs may vary depending on lifestyle and personal choices.