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Dubai vs Doha

Doha runs about 19% cheaper than Dubai for this household, a difference of 640 USD a month.

The skyscrapers of Dubai Marina
Dubai
$3,417/month · United Arab Emirates
Norlando Pobre · CC BY 2.0
View from the Multi Purpose Hall (Amphitheatre) of Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar
Doha
$2,777/month · Qatar
Zairon · CC BY 4.0
Dubai monthly
$3,417
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Doha monthly
$2,777
Index 44 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-19%
Doha relative to Dubai
Rent gap
$500
Dubai costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

DubaiDoha
  • Housing
    Housing: Dubai $2,100, Doha $1,600. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Food
    Food: Dubai $620, Doha $568. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Transport
    Transport: Dubai $92, Doha $47. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Dubai $264, Doha $249. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Dubai $44, Doha $39. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Dubai $199, Doha $187. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Other
    Other: Dubai $98, Doha $87. 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

MetricDubaiDoha
Cost
Total monthly cost3,417 USD2,777 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5444✓
Housing2,100 USD1,600 USD✓
Utilities264 USD249 USD✓
Food620 USD568 USD✓
Transport92 USD47 USD✓
Healthcare44 USD39 USD✓
Lifestyle199 USD187 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr8,333 USD8,333 USD
Effective tax + social rate0.0%0.0%
Left over each month4,917 USD5,556 USD✓
Average local net salary3,800 USD✓3,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,100 USD1,600 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre4,200 USD3,200 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre5,200 USD3,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety88/10092/100✓
Healthcare80/100✓78/100
Air quality48/100✓44/100
Public transport72/100✓60/100
Walkability55/100✓40/100
English proficiency88/100✓80/100
Nightlife86/100✓50/100
Family friendliness76/10076/100
Median broadband300 Mbps✓250 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature28°C28°C
Summer high41°C✓42°C
Winter low15°C✓14°C
Sunshine hours per year3,500 h✓3,400 h
Annual rainfall90 mm75 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access15 min✓20 min
CurrencyAEDQAR
Time zoneAsia/DubaiAsia/Qatar

Doha runs about 19% cheaper than Dubai for this household, a difference of 640 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Dubai or Doha cheaper?

Doha runs about 19% cheaper than Dubai for this household, a difference of 640 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Doha compared with Dubai?

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

Which has better quality of life, Dubai or Doha?

Dubai scores 88/100 on safety and 80/100 on healthcare; Doha scores 92 and 78. Dubai averages 28°C against 28°C in Doha.