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London vs Doha

Doha runs about 31% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,273 USD a month.

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
View from the Multi Purpose Hall (Amphitheatre) of Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar
Doha
$2,777/month · Qatar
Zairon · CC BY 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Doha monthly
$2,777
Index 44 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-31%
Doha relative to London
Rent gap
$1,000
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonDoha
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Doha $1,600. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Doha $568. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Doha $47. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Doha $249. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Doha $39. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Doha $187. Cheaper in London.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, 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

MetricLondonDoha
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD2,777 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6344✓
Housing2,600 USD1,600 USD✓
Utilities267 USD249 USD✓
Food617 USD568 USD✓
Transport282 USD47 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓39 USD
Lifestyle169 USD✓187 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD8,333 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%0.0%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD5,556 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD3,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,600 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD3,200 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD3,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10092/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓78/100
Air quality60/100✓44/100
Public transport92/100✓60/100
Walkability90/100✓40/100
English proficiency100/100✓80/100
Nightlife94/100✓50/100
Family friendliness72/10076/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps250 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓28°C
Summer high23°C✓42°C
Winter low3°C14°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h3,400 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm75 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min20 min✓
CurrencyGBPQAR
Time zoneEurope/LondonAsia/Qatar

Doha runs about 31% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,273 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Doha cheaper?

Doha runs about 31% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,273 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Doha compared with London?

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

Which has better quality of life, London or Doha?

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