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Cost of living in The Pearl-Qatar
Rent, everyday prices and the gross salary you may need to cover living costs in The Pearl-Qatar.
One person, a month
QAR 3,540
Living costs excluding rent
Family of four, a month
QAR 12,755
Living costs excluding rent
One-bedroom rent, centre
QAR 8,333
A month
Gross salary, one person
QAR 132,000
to cover living costs in The Pearl-Qatar
The Pearl-Qatar's cost of living at a glance
The Pearl-Qatar is the most expensive city in Qatar and one of the most expensive cities in Asia. The estimated monthly costs for a single person in The Pearl-Qatar are QAR 3,540, excluding rent. Living costs for a family of four are QAR 12,755 a month, excluding rent.
A single person in The Pearl-Qatar may need a gross salary of at least QAR 132,000 a year to cover estimated living costs, renting a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre and saving nothing.
One person's monthly costs
Numbeo household estimate in QAR, with the rent of a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre
Source: Numbeo, 1 June 2026.
How The Pearl-Qatar compares
One person's monthly costs in The Pearl-Qatar, excluding rent, are about the same as in the typical city in Qatar and 7.7% higher than in the typical city worldwide.
Where The Pearl-Qatar ranks
In Qatar
1st of 3
One person's monthly costs including rent, most expensive first.
In Asia
8th of 407
Cities in Asia with a Numbeo estimate, most expensive first.
Worldwide
92nd percentile
Costs the same as or more than 92% of 1,942 cities: one of the most expensive cities.
One-bedroom rent, centre
1st of 3
Cities in Qatar, most expensive first.
Monthly costs against the typical city
- The Pearl-Qatar
- Typical national city
- Typical city worldwide
Tap a line or a table row to read its three amounts.
| Monthly cost | The Pearl-Qatar | Typical national city | Typical city worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | QAR 8,333 | QAR 7,606 +9.6% | QAR 2,707 +207.9% |
| Groceries | QAR 801 | QAR 801 0.0% | QAR 1,024 −21.8% |
| Eating out | QAR 710 | QAR 710 0.0% | QAR 577 +23.1% |
| Transport | QAR 115 | QAR 110 +4.6% | QAR 146 −21.1% |
| Utilities | QAR 505 | QAR 624 −19.0% | QAR 637 −20.6% |
| Leisure | QAR 772 | QAR 593 +30.3% | QAR 226 +242.0% |
| Total excluding rent | QAR 3,540 | QAR 3,540 0.0% | QAR 3,286 +7.7% |
| Total including rent | QAR 11,872 | QAR 11,207 +5.9% | QAR 6,099 +94.7% |
Typical = the median of 3 cities in Qatar and 1,942 cities worldwide.
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Explore prices in The Pearl-Qatar
The average price for each item, and the range from the lowest to the highest price people have reported.
Renting in The Pearl-Qatar
The Pearl-Qatar is the most expensive city in Qatar for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre. The next most expensive city in Qatar is Doha.
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs QAR 8,333 a month.
Outside the centre, a one-bedroom apartment typically costs QAR 7,499 a month.
A one-bedroom apartment in the centre is around 11% more expensive to rent than one outside the centre.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment in the city centre Monthly rent | QAR 8,333 | QAR 6,999– |
| 1-bed apartment outside the centre Monthly rent | QAR 7,499 | QAR 5,000– |
| 3-bed apartment in the city centre Monthly rent | QAR 17,499 | QAR 14,999– |
| 3-bed apartment outside the centre Monthly rent | QAR 12,499 | QAR 9,999– |
| Price per m² in the city centre | QAR 22,926 | QAR 14,999– |
| Price per m² outside the centre | QAR 16,584 | QAR 9,999– |
Cost of everyday items in The Pearl-Qatar
Groceries in The Pearl-Qatar are around 2% more expensive than the average for Qatar, while eating out is around 9% more expensive than the country average.
A litre of milk typically costs QAR 5.61.
A 500g loaf of fresh white bread typically costs QAR 5.21.
A pack of 20 cigarettes typically costs QAR 23.00.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Milk, 1 litre | QAR 5.61 | QAR 3.97– |
| Fresh white bread, 500g | QAR 5.21 | QAR 2.99– |
| Eggs, 12 large | QAR 10.32 | QAR 6.01– |
| Local cheese, 1kg | QAR 27.52 | QAR 15.42– |
| Chicken fillets, 1kg | QAR 28.76 | QAR 13.01– |
| Beef round, 1kg | QAR 39.55 | QAR 28.00– |
| Apples, 1kg | QAR 7.76 | QAR 4.99– |
| Oranges, 1kg | QAR 6.09 | QAR 4.01– |
| Potatoes, 1kg | QAR 3.97 | QAR 2.00– |
| Lettuce, 1 head | QAR 5.94 | QAR 2.00– |
| White rice, 1kg | QAR 8.64 | QAR 4.48– |
| Tomatoes, 1kg | QAR 5.14 | QAR 2.00– |
| Bananas, 1kg | QAR 6.20 | QAR 4.99– |
| Onions, 1kg | QAR 3.46 | QAR 2.52– |
| Water, 1.5 litre bottle | QAR 1.82 | QAR 0.98– |
| Mid-range bottle of wine | QAR 34.99 | QAR 9.99– |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 litre bottle | QAR 7.51 | QAR 2.99– |
| Imported beer, 0.33 litre bottle | QAR 9.00 | QAR 4.99– |
| Cigarettes, 20 pack | QAR 23.00 | QAR 21.00– |
Eating out in The Pearl-Qatar
A 0.5-litre draught beer typically costs QAR 44.51, making The Pearl-Qatar one of the most expensive places in Qatar to buy a beer.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | QAR 28.43 | QAR 18.01– |
| Three-course meal for two | QAR 294 | QAR 150– |
| Fast food combo meal | QAR 28.00 | QAR 25.01– |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 litre draught | QAR 44.51 | QAR 34.99– |
| Imported beer, 0.33 litre bottle | QAR 48.99 | QAR 30.00– |
| Soft drink, 0.33 litre bottle | QAR 3.65 | QAR 2.52– |
| Water, 0.33 litre bottle | QAR 1.57 | QAR 0.98– |
| Cappuccino | QAR 20.01 | QAR 9.99– |
Transport in The Pearl-Qatar
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| One-way public transport ticket | QAR 2.00 | QAR 2.00–QAR 2.00 |
| Monthly public transport pass | QAR 115 | QAR 79.98– |
| Gasoline, 1 litre | QAR 2.04 | QAR 2.00– |
| Taxi start | QAR 7.98 | QAR 7.00– |
| Taxi, per km | QAR 2.00 | QAR 2.00– |
| Taxi waiting, 1 hour | QAR 34.99 | QAR 30.00– |
| Volkswagen Golf, new | QAR 57,495 | QAR 39,997– |
| Toyota Corolla sedan, new | QAR 53,976 | QAR 34,997– |
Utilities in The Pearl-Qatar
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment Monthly | QAR 356 | QAR 200– |
| Broadband internet Monthly | QAR 225 | QAR 120– |
| Mobile phone plan Monthly | QAR 79.98 | QAR 60.00– |
How is The Pearl-Qatar for families?
A family of four with two adults and two children may need a gross household income of QAR 303,000 a year in The Pearl-Qatar, excluding childcare costs.
Private preschool or kindergarten typically costs QAR 2,779 a month.
A three-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs QAR 17,499 a month.
The Pearl-Qatar scores 63/100 on Numbeo's safety index.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Family of four, excluding rent Monthly, Numbeo household estimate | QAR 12,755 | Not applicable |
| Family of four, including rent Monthly, Numbeo household estimate | QAR 30,254 | Not applicable |
| Private preschool or kindergarten Monthly | QAR 2,779 | QAR 1,300– |
| International primary school Annual | QAR 37,685 | QAR 21,998– |
Leisure and clothing in The Pearl-Qatar
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Gym membership Monthly | QAR 637 | QAR 150– |
| Tennis court rental, 1 hour | QAR 135 | QAR 120– |
| Cinema ticket | QAR 42.50 | QAR 34.99– |
| Jeans | QAR 219 | QAR 150– |
| Summer dress from a chain store | QAR 197 | QAR 99.99– |
| Nike running shoes | QAR 330 | QAR 250– |
| Men's leather business shoes | QAR 327 | QAR 150– |
Source: Numbeo, 1 June 2026.
What salary do I need to live in The Pearl-Qatar?
By combining Numbeo's living-cost estimates with the tax rates in Qatar, we can estimate the gross salary you would need to live in The Pearl-Qatar. Use the calculator below to see how much you would need to live in The Pearl-Qatar, and where your money goes.
Recommended gross salary
QAR 132,469
Needed to support 1 adult and no children in The Pearl-Qatar, living in a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre.
- Take-home pay
- QAR 132,469
- Living costs
- QAR 132,469
- Tax and contributions
- QAR 0
| Operator | Item | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | QAR 132,469 | |
| − | Income tax and contributions | QAR 0 |
| = | Take-home pay | QAR 132,469 |
| − | Rent | QAR 89,992 |
| − | Groceries | QAR 9,614 |
| − | Eating out | QAR 8,516 |
| − | Transport | QAR 1,380 |
| − | Utilities | QAR 6,063 |
| − | Leisure | QAR 9,269 |
| − | Other estimated costs | QAR 7,634 |
| = | Left over: savings target | QAR 0 |
QAR 132,469 gross salary modelled as one employment income gives a 0.0% effective tax rate and QAR 0 estimated deductions a year. Use our salary tax calculator for a more detailed estimate.
What the estimate includes
- Rent for your housing choice and Numbeo's household living costs for your household size
- National income tax for 2026
What it doesn't include
- Employee social contributions
- Regional, state or local income tax
- Joint filing, partner income and household allowances
- Age, pension, expat-regime or special-residency rules
- Bonuses, benefits and other income
- Child care or school unless you choose it
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How each cost is worked out
Rent. The selected one-bedroom apartment outside the centre in The Pearl-Qatar costs an estimated QAR 7,499 per month. QAR 7,499 per month × 12 months = QAR 89,992 a year.
Groceries. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in The Pearl-Qatar spends an estimated QAR 801 on groceries per month. QAR 801 per month × 12 months = QAR 9,614 a year.
Eating out. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in The Pearl-Qatar spends an estimated QAR 710 on eating out per month. QAR 710 per month × 12 months = QAR 8,516 a year.
Transport. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in The Pearl-Qatar spends an estimated QAR 115 on transport per month. QAR 115 per month × 12 months = QAR 1,380 a year.
Utilities. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in The Pearl-Qatar spends an estimated QAR 505 on utilities per month. QAR 505 per month × 12 months = QAR 6,063 a year.
Leisure. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in The Pearl-Qatar spends an estimated QAR 772 on leisure per month. QAR 772 per month × 12 months = QAR 9,269 a year.
Other estimated costs. Numbeo's household estimate for miscellaneous costs: this may include things like clothing, shoes and entertainment costs. QAR 636 per month × 12 months = QAR 7,634 a year.
See the prices behind each category · How living costs and salaries are calculated
Tax estimate assumptions
Tax year 2026. One resident employee and one employment income are assumed. Zero personal income tax on employment income. No employee social security contributions for non-GCC expatriates. Qatari nationals pay 7% SS (employer 14%), GCC nationals pay 5% (employer 10%) — not modeled here. Self-employment income on Qatar-source activities may be subject to corporate tax.
Important
This calculator gives an estimate of the income needed to cover living costs. It is not tax, legal or financial advice. It uses Numbeo prices as of 1 June 2026, Qatar's tax rules for 2026 and Wise exchange rates of 21 October 2026, and models one employment income. Check your figures with the salary tax calculator or the official rules in PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries / GTA.
Figures for 1 adult, outside the centre, no savings target.
Cost of living in The Pearl-Qatar: common questions
Is The Pearl-Qatar expensive to live in?
The Pearl-Qatar is the most expensive city in Qatar and one of the most expensive cities in Asia.
A single person spends about QAR 3,540 a month excluding rent, against QAR 3,540 in the typical city in Qatar (the median of 3 cities, Numbeo, as of 1 June 2026).
Worldwide, The Pearl-Qatar costs the same as or more than 92% of the 1,942 cities with a Numbeo household estimate, which makes it one of the most expensive cities.
What salary do you need to live in The Pearl-Qatar?
A single person may need a gross salary of at least QAR 132,000 a year to cover estimated living costs in The Pearl-Qatar, renting a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre and saving nothing.
This is an estimate from Numbeo prices as of 1 June 2026 and Qatar's tax rules for 2026. Use the salary calculator to add your household, housing and a savings target.
How much is rent in The Pearl-Qatar?
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs QAR 8,333 a month, and QAR 7,499 outside the centre, according to Numbeo averages as of 1 June 2026.
A three-bedroom apartment costs about QAR 17,499 a month in the centre and QAR 12,499 outside it.
The Pearl-Qatar is the most expensive city in Qatar for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre.
How much does a family spend in The Pearl-Qatar?
A family of four spends about QAR 12,755 a month on living costs excluding rent, or QAR 30,254 including rent, according to Numbeo's household estimate as of 1 June 2026.
With two adults earning and a three-bedroom home outside the centre, the household may need a gross income of QAR 303,000 a year, excluding childcare costs.
Private preschool or kindergarten typically costs QAR 2,779 a month per child.
How does The Pearl-Qatar compare with Qatar's other cities?
The Pearl-Qatar ranks 1st of 3 cities in Qatar for one person's monthly costs including rent, where 1st is the most expensive.
Excluding rent, one person's costs are about the same as in the typical city in Qatar.
Where this data comes from
- Living costs and prices
- Numbeo, snapshot of 1 June 2026
- Exchange rates
- Wise mid-market rates, 21 October 2026
- Tax rules
- Expatica salary tax calculator, Qatar 2026
- Locations and population
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 1 October 2026
- Regions for continent ranks
- UN M49 regions
Important
All amounts are indicative estimates, not quotes or financial advice. Numbeo's prices are reported by users, so coverage and recency vary by city: check rents and prices locally before you commit to a move.
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How living costs and salaries are calculated
- Your household size (adults and children, one to six people) picks Numbeo's household estimate for groceries, eating out, transport, utilities, leisure and rent.
- Rent is replaced by the price of a one-bedroom apartment (one or two people) or a three-bedroom apartment (three or more), in or outside the centre. A flatshare, for one adult without children, is a third of a three-bedroom home.
- "Other estimated costs" is Numbeo's household total less the named categories, not a separately reported price. Where a total is below its own categories, we use the categories, and a larger household's costs other than rent are never lower than a smaller household's.
- Child care and school are optional: preschool uses the city's monthly price for each child, international primary school its annual fee spread over 12 months. Children's ages, eligibility and public provision are not modelled.
- The salary is the gross income that leaves these costs, plus your savings target, after tax under Expatica's rules for Qatar (2026). One adult has one employment income; two adults are two earners splitting it evenly, with no joint filing or household allowances. What the tax model covers is listed with the result.
- Numbeo's figures are in US dollars, converted with one set of Wise mid-market rates. Without them, amounts stay in US dollars and no salary is estimated.
How cities are compared and matched
- A typical city is the median of one person's monthly costs across the 3 cities in Qatar in this guide and across the 1,942 cities worldwide with a Numbeo household estimate. Each row is its own median, so the rows do not add up.
- Ranks put the most expensive city first, and equal estimates share a rank. The worldwide percentile is the share of those 1,942 cities whose one-person monthly total, rent included, is the same or lower than The Pearl-Qatar's.
- Nearby cities are places in this guide, possibly across a border, by straight-line distance between GeoNames location points.
- Comparable cities are in the same GeoNames population band (under 100,000, 100,000–499,999, 500,000–999,999, or 1 million and above; a neighbouring band, labelled, when a band has too few countries), one per country, outside Qatar and not already listed as nearby. Population years and boundaries vary, so the bands are rough size guides.
- The match score compares a single person's costs excluding rent and the rent of a central one-bedroom apartment. For each, we divide the lower city's price by the higher; the score is the square root of the two ratios multiplied together, × 100. If both prices are 80% of the other city's, the match is 80%; if both are twice as high, 50%. It measures how close the costs are, not which city is cheaper or how alike they are to live in.