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Doha vs London

Doha runs about 46% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,273 USD a month.

View from the Multi Purpose Hall (Amphitheatre) of Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar
Doha
$2,777/month · Qatar
Zairon · CC BY 4.0
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Doha monthly
$2,777
Index 44 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+46%
London relative to Doha
Rent gap
$1,000
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

DohaLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Doha $1,600, London $2,600. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Food
    Food: Doha $568, London $617. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Transport
    Transport: Doha $47, London $282. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Doha $249, London $267. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Doha $39, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Doha $187, London $169. Cheaper in London.
  • Other
    Other: Doha $87, London $107. Cheaper in Doha.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricDohaLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost2,777 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)44✓63
Housing1,600 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities249 USD✓267 USD
Food568 USD✓617 USD
Transport47 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare39 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle187 USD169 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr8,333 USD✓5,953 USD
Effective tax + social rate0.0%✓28.6%
Left over each month5,556 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary3,600 USD3,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,600 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,200 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,600 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety92/100✓66/100
Healthcare78/10084/100✓
Air quality44/10060/100✓
Public transport60/10092/100✓
Walkability40/10090/100✓
English proficiency80/100100/100✓
Nightlife50/10094/100✓
Family friendliness76/100✓72/100
Median broadband250 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature28°C12°C✓
Summer high42°C23°C✓
Winter low14°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year3,400 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall75 mm✓600 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access20 min✓90 min
CurrencyQARGBP
Time zoneAsia/QatarEurope/London

Doha runs about 46% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,273 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Doha or London cheaper?

Doha runs about 46% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,273 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Doha?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $8,333 a month in Doha and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Doha or London?

Doha scores 92/100 on safety and 78/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Doha averages 28°C against 12°C in London.