
Compare Gulf cities
Side-by-side typical costs in USD and quality-of-life scores. The lowest cost and highest score in each row are highlighted.
Compare up to four cities side by side.
| Metric | DohaQatar | LusailQatar |
|---|---|---|
| Typical costs (USD) | ||
| 1-bed apartment (city centre) | $2,000 | $2,160 |
| 3-bed apartment (family area) | $4,200 | $4,536 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $120 | $124 |
| Groceries (single, monthly) | $640 | $659 |
| Dinner for two (mid-range) | $400 | $412 |
| Transport (monthly) | $220 | $227 |
| International school (yearly) | $1,500 | $1,620 |
| Private health insurance (monthly) | $210 | $216 |
| Quality of life (0–100) | ||
| Safety | 91 | — |
| Healthcare | 80 | — |
| Education | 80 | — |
| Infrastructure | 88 | — |
| Lifestyle | 76 | — |
| Climate comfort | 50 | — |
| Housing affordability | 54 | — |
| Purchasing power | 82 | — |
Figures are editorial estimates for planning purposes and vary by neighbourhood, lifestyle and season.