All 18 neighborhoods in Doha ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pearl | $2,160/mo | 1.35x | +35% |
| 2 | West Bay | $2,048/mo | 1.28x | +28% |
| 3 | Katara | $1,952/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 4 | Al Dafna | $1,952/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 5 | Lusail | $1,888/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 6 | Musheireb | $1,792/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 7 | Souq Waqif | $1,760/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 8 | Al Sadd | $1,680/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 9 | Education City | $1,680/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 10 | Ain Khaled | $1,408/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 11 | Al Rayyan | $1,360/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 12 | Duhail | $1,360/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 13 | Al Gharrafa | $1,312/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 14 | Al Thumama | $1,312/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 15 | Al Wakrah | $1,248/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 16 | Al Kheesa | $1,248/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 17 | Umm Salal | $1,200/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 18 | Industrial Area | $1,040/mo | 0.65x | -35% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $1,600/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The Pearl is approximately 35% more expensive than the Doha average. 1-bedroom rent is $2,160/mo vs $1,600/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 18 neighborhoods in Doha, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.