Qatar Cost of Living Calculator

This calculator helps you estimate your monthly expenses in Qatar based on your lifestyle preferences. Here’s how to use it:

Step 1: Enter Your Housing & Utilities Information

• Select your accommodation type (studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3+ bedroom, or villa)
• Choose your preferred location (Downtown/West Bay, The Pearl, Lusail, Al Waab, Al Wakra, or other areas)
• Enter your monthly accommodation cost in QAR
• Input your expected utilities budget
• Add your internet and TV package cost

Step 2: Fill in Food & Transportation Details

• Enter your monthly grocery budget
• Specify how much you plan to spend on dining out
• Select your transportation method (public transport, own car, car rental, or taxis/ride-sharing)
• Input your transportation budget

Step 3: Add Lifestyle & Personal Information

• Enter the number of adults in your household
• Specify the number of children (if any)
• Input your entertainment budget
• Add your health insurance costs
• If you have children, enter the education cost per child

Step 4: Include Any Additional Expenses

• The calculator allows you to add up to three custom expenses
• For each additional expense, enter:
  
  • The expense name (e.g., Gym Membership, Home Services, Savings)
  • The monthly amount in QAR

Step 5: Calculate Your Results

• Click the “Calculate Cost of Living” button
• Review your estimated monthly expenses in the results section, which will show:
  
  • Individual category breakdowns
  • Total monthly cost in QAR
  • Note that the calculator automatically adjusts certain costs based on household size