Cost of living
The standard of living is reportedly high in Qatar. Doha is considered to be one of the richest and most modernised cities in the world with a somewhat modest cost of living (depending on your lifestyle) when compared with that in the world’s other richest cities. Accommodation costs can be significantly higher in Doha compared to that in other cities in Qatar. However the general lack of taxation and government subsidisation of utilities contributes to a higher disposable income.
(Following costs listed in GBP)
Median Monthly Disposable Salary £2,568.29
Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in city centre £472.80
Renting a 1 bedroom apartment outside of centre £386.91
Price per Square metre to buy an apartment in city centre £2,163.88
Price per Square metre to buy an apartment outside of centre £1,764.86
Basic utilities (electricity, gas, water, waste) £51.53
Meal at a fast food restaurant £4.01
Loaf of bread £0.74
Litre of milk £0.70
Small bottle of water £0.17
Can of coke/soft drink £0.25
Taxi (5km within centre) £3.32
Cinema ticket £6.89
