Doha

Doha, Qatar — cost-of-living and salary purchasing-power profile with a price-level index of 58.0 (New York City = 100).

Key figures

Price level index	58.0
Rent index	54.0
Population	2,382,000

About Doha

Doha has a composite price-level index of 58.0 (New York City = 100) and a rent index of 54.0, making it a moderately priced city. It is home to roughly 2.4 million people and uses the QAR. The calculators below convert any salary to and from Doha so you can judge a move in real purchasing-power terms rather than raw currency.

The comparisons below show how Doha stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.

Frequently asked questions

How expensive is Doha?

Doha has a composite price-level index of 58.0 (NYC = 100) and a rent index of 54.0.

What currency is used in Doha?

Doha uses the QAR.

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Last updated 2026-06-01