6 6 schools$2,950/mo avg rentVery Large expat community
A well-established, leafy residential area consistently the top choice for expat families with school-age children. Strong community feel with parks and sports clubs.
5/5
Safety
5/5
Family Friendly
4/5
Quality of Life
4/5
Expat Friendly
4/5
Healthcare
Very 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
$2,950
Avg. rent /mo
$7.00
Budget meal
$32
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
1–2BR apartment, shared transport, home cooking
$3,800/mo
Rent$1,600
Groceries$380
Lifestyle & leisure$180
Transport$150
Utilities$220
Dining out$220
Healthcare$80
School fees (per child)$800
Established
3BR villa or large apartment, car, family school
$7,500/mo
Rent$3,200
Groceries$600
Lifestyle & leisure$450
Transport$300
Utilities$290
Dining out$450
Healthcare$160
School fees (per child)$1,900
Domestic help$350
Premium
Villa compound, premium school, full lifestyle
$12,500/mo
Rent$5,800
Groceries$850
Lifestyle & leisure$800
Transport$500
Utilities$380
Dining out$800
Healthcare$350
School fees (per child)$3,000
Domestic help$700
Madinat Khalifa is a well-established residential neighborhood near Aspire Zone and Education City. It combines a significant Qatari population with long-term expat families, offering solid value for its location and amenities.
🌬️ 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
76%
Expat Population
middle-high
Income Level
~60,000
Population
Nationalities
Qatari24%
Indian25%
Arab (non-Qatari)18%
Western16%
Filipino10%
Languages Spoken
Arabic40%
English30%
🏘️ Community & Culture
Higher Qatari residential presenceAcademic community near Education CityMore conservative, authentic Qatari characterActive mosque-centered community life
Established and Diverse
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Walking distance to Aspire ParkQF campus green spaces accessibleKhalifa Stadium for international eventsStrong morning jogging culture
Aspire Zone at Your Doorstep
🚗 Getting Around
10 min to Education City (QF)Red Line Metro: Al Waab station25 min to Hamad AirportMultiple int'l schools within 15 min
Well-Connected to Doha's Key Nodes
🛒 Daily Life
Excellent school choice within 15 minTraditional Qatari coffeehouse cultureHypermarkets and specialty shopsBest balance of Qatari and expat life
Quietly Comprehensive
📝 Living with the Climate
Full summer heat without coastal reliefPark proximity makes winter outstandingMature trees improve shoulder season walkabilityUtility bills peak Jun–Sep
