Qatar

QATAR COST OF LIVING (2024–2025) ACCOMMODATION (Many employers provide housing allowance) Doha City: • Shared room/bed space: QAR 500–800/month • Studio: QAR 3,000–5,000/month • 1BR: QAR 4,500–8,000/month • Affordable areas: Al Wakra, Al Khor, Industrial Area, Abu Hamour FOOD • Cooking at home: QAR 700–1,200/month • Restaurant meal: QAR 20–50 • Sri Lankan food at restaurants: Widely available (Al Sadd, Industrial Area) • LuLu Hypermarket, Carrefour, Spar — all available TRANSPORTATION • Metro: QAR 2–4 per trip (very modern, AC) • Uber/Karwa taxi: QAR 10–30 for city rides • Car rental: QAR 800–2,000/month • Petrol: Very cheap — QAR 1.85/litre UTILITIES • KAHRAMAA (electricity + water): QAR 200–400/month • Internet: QAR 200–350/month (Ooredoo/Vodafone) • Mobile SIM: QAR 50–100 SALARY BENCHMARKS (Tax-free, typically includes allowances) • Nurse: QAR 4,000–8,000 • Teacher (international school): QAR 6,000–12,000 • Engineer: QAR 7,000–16,000 • IT Professional: QAR 6,000–15,000 • Security/Guard: QAR 1,500–2,500 • Construction Worker: QAR 1,200–2,200 • Driver: QAR 2,000–3,500 • Chef: QAR 3,000–6,000 SENDING MONEY HOME • Commercial Bank of Qatar, QNB, Western Union, Al Ansari • Rate: ~LKR 75–82 per QAR