28 28 schools$1,700/mo avg rentLarge expat community
Central, walkable neighborhood served by two Doha Metro gold-line stations. Compact apartments better suited to small families.
5/5
Safety
3/5
Family Friendly
4/5
Quality of Life
4/5
Expat Friendly
4/5
Healthcare
Large
Expat Community
14-42°C
Temp Range
Very High
English Level
☀️ Climate & Weather
Monthly temperatures, rainfall, and sea conditions
44°C
Hottest (Aug)
13°C
Coolest (Jan)
28
Sunny days/mo avg
59mm
Annual rainfall
Avg highAvg lowSea tempRainfall
22°
🌊 Jan
22°
🌊 Feb
24°
🌊 Mar
27°
🌊 Apr
31°
🌊 May
33°
🌊 Jun
35°
🌊 Jul
35°
🌊 Aug
33°
🌊 Sep
30°
🌊 Oct
26°
🌊 Nov
23°
🌊 Dec
💰 Cost of Living
Monthly family budget estimates (USD)
At a Glance
$1,700
Avg. rent /mo
$9.00
Budget meal
$40
Mid-range dinner (2 ppl)
Dining & Drinks
Cappuccino$5.00
Domestic beer$0.00
Imported beer$0.00
Water (1.5L)$0.60
Groceries
Loaf of bread$1.20
Milk (1L)$2.20
Dozen eggs$2.50
Chicken (1 kg)$5.50
Transport
Taxi flag-drop$1.50
Taxi per km$1.10
Monthly transit pass$27
Gasoline (per liter)$0.38
Monthly Bills
Internet$55 /mo
Utilities (avg.)$180 /mo
Gym membership$80 /mo
Domestic help$350 /mo
Preschool / nursery$1,400 /mo
Comfortable
Studio or 1BR apartment, metro and taxis, local restaurants
$3,600/mo
Rent$1,500
Groceries$320
Lifestyle & leisure$150
Transport$120
Utilities$200
Dining out$250
Healthcare$80
School fees (per child)$700
Established
2BR apartment, car, family lifestyle with occasional dining out
$6,500/mo
Rent$2,600
Groceries$520
Lifestyle & leisure$400
Transport$250
Utilities$240
Dining out$450
Healthcare$160
School fees (per child)$1,500
Domestic help$350
Premium
Large apartment, private school, active social life
$10,500/mo
Rent$4,000
Groceries$750
Lifestyle & leisure$750
Transport$450
Utilities$300
Dining out$800
Healthcare$300
School fees (per child)$2,800
Domestic help$350
Al Sadd is Doha's most central and commercially dense neighborhood. Rents are mid-range for its central location, and the abundance of restaurants and shops makes it easy to manage daily life without a car.
🌬️ Air Quality
Average monthly AQI (US EPA scale)
68Jan
72Feb
85Mar
95Apr
110May
120Jun
115Jul
112Aug
105Sep
90Oct
75Nov
65Dec
Good (0–50)Moderate (51–100)USG (101–150)Unhealthy (151+)
Yearly average AQI is 93. Best air quality Jan–Dec (best: Dec at 65). May–Sep air quality worsens due to heat, humidity, and dust (peak: Jun at 120). Families with children who have asthma or respiratory conditions should plan indoor activities during summer months.
👥 Demographics
82%
Expat Population
middle-high
Income Level
~70,000
Population
Nationalities
Indian28%
Egyptian18%
Lebanese10%
Qatari10%
Filipino9%
Languages Spoken
Arabic42%
English28%
🏘️ Community & Culture
Most walkable area in DohaHome of Al-Sadd Sports ClubCosmopolitan Arab and expat mixLate-night cafe and dining culture
The Heartbeat of Doha
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Al-Sadd SC stadium and poolCity Center Doha mall nearby10 min to Corniche waterfrontDense gym and fitness studio scene
Urban Recreation in a Dense Neighborhood
🚗 Getting Around
Metro Red and Gold lines accessibleMost walkable area in Doha20 min metro to Hamad AirportAbundant taxis on main streets
Doha's Best-Connected Neighborhood
🛒 Daily Life
Supermarkets, clinics, all within walking distanceBest restaurant diversity in DohaMultiple international schools nearbyClose to Hamad Medical City
Maximum Urban Convenience
📝 Living with the Climate
Urban heat island effect in summerStreet cafes thrive Nov–MarShamal dust winds in springIndoor-focused life Jun–Sep
