Cost of living in Qatar

If you live in Qatar, and you live single, then how much does it cost, and if you live with family, it depends on which location you are living in. If you live in Doha, then what is the monthly rent? It is not yearly like Dubai. On a monthly basis, private people take it; they take it on a cash basis. I don’t have any left at the moment. Hashmi is correct. Besides that, if there is a car, then there is big parking. You use that. That is almost free. Approximately, there should be about 10,000 or above. So, you have your family, bachelors, our brothers, laborers, etc., how much do you spend? The company provides accommodation, and only your food sometimes, something. Assalam Walaikum, good evening, namaste, sat sri akal. We ask them, that if you live here in Qatar single, then how much does it cost, and if you live with family, then how much? So first of all, let’s talk about family. If there are two people, a couple, then how much does a one-bedroom hall cost? How much does a studio cost? And how much does a two-bedroom hall apartment cost? First of all, Hashmi Sahab, it depends on which location you are living in. Okay? And the main thing about location, approximately, if you live in Doha, then roughly starting from 1,000, the studio price starts from 1,500–2,000, and then one BHK approximately costs between 3,000–4,000, correct? Correct. In good buildings. And what is the monthly rent here? Not yearly like Dubai. It is on a monthly basis, and the tent is not there. Here, you cannot pay on post-dated checks monthly. But there is a one-year contract. But the rent has to be paid monthly. You have to give checks or cash. Does it depend? Some people, if you take from private people, they take one or two security deposits. And otherwise, if you take from real estate or someone else, they will take PDC checks from you. Correct. The same system as in Dubai. 

Today, the sun came out, so we said let’s sit in the shade and talk. Okay, so how much does a two-bedroom cost? Two-bedroom approximately costs between 4,000–4,500; it also depends on your location. Monthly, per month. Okay, in most buildings, electricity and water are included; otherwise, you have to arrange them yourself, and the internet you have to install yourself. Its charges are separate. How much would you spend if you pay yourself? If a family lives, then approximately 500 riyals or 200–300 riyals above for electricity, water, and internet, internet costs 150–300. Correct. It depends on which one you take; it becomes as much as in Dubai. Okay, besides that, if you take a SIM card, then how much is the monthly package? Minimum, it depends on your usage. Okay, the SIM, roughly 10–20 GB of data, with calling minutes, just that package, SIM costs from 100 riyals up to 200 riyals or 60–50 riyals, approximately 100 riyals per month, depending on your usage. And besides that, how much does grocery cost for two people if it’s a family? Grocery for two people costs between 800–1,500 riyals per month. Correct. And do you have any idea about children’s schooling? Yes, I don’t have children yet. Hashmi: May Allah grant you children so you can tell us later. Okay, so schooling discussion will be skipped. Besides that, transportation cost? If you use metro, etc., then it costs about 100 riyals per month. There is no extra cost; it is fully covered. Correct. And empty metro includes buses too. Buses are almost free. They take you to the metro station and drop you; it is included in the full package. Correct. Besides that, if you have a car, then petrol cost per liter? Parking, I think, is free; we did not charge for parking. Yes, absolutely. The parking on all roads you use is almost free throughout Qatar. There are no charges yet. Fueling depends on usage, where you live, your workplace, etc., but overall, if you calculate, it comes to about 500 for fueling per month. Maintenance, etc., is also included, minor costs. If you have an old car, maintenance will be slightly more; if new, maintenance will be less. Okay, your friends or family will be here? Yes, absolutely. Do you think how much their monthly expenses are? What salary do the people have who have families here? According to Qatar rules, if your minimum salary is approximately 10,000 or above, you can sponsor your family, and they can stay with you. Not below 10,000. Below 10,000 is not allowed. There may be other rules; I don’t know. But as per rules, minimum salary should be 10,000. Above 10,000, you can sponsor your family, and they can stay with you. How much do those with 10,000 salaries spend? Have you ever calculated or shared that round figure? Almost, if there are two people, husband and wife, their expenses will be around 5,000. The expense will come as a good standard living. So, 5,000 approximately starts as the couple’s expense, more depending on lifestyle. Okay, and for bachelors, our brothers, laborers, etc., doing small jobs, how much is their expense, room rent, food? It also depends on location. Minimum, in shared accommodation, you get around 500–below. Maximum, for a two-person shared, you get up to 1,000. Correct. Besides that, SIM expense, I mean, how much do you spend per month? My expense, as a single person living alone, without family, is almost 2,000–2,500 per month. With a luxury lifestyle, up to 2,500. A laborer’s expense is almost 1,000–1,300–1,500 because if accommodation is not provided by the company, they take it themselves. Basically, mostly, the company provides accommodation, and your food sometimes. One or two meals are available at the company, which you take. Otherwise, you have to purchase one-time or two-time meals, costing approximately 300–500 extra without accommodation.