4 4 schools$4,200/mo avg rentVery Large expat community
Qatar's premier artificial island development with waterfront apartments and Mediterranean-style promenades. One of the few areas where expats can legally own property.
5/5
Safety
4/5
Family Friendly
5/5
Quality of Life
5/5
Expat Friendly
5/5
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
$4,200
Avg. rent /mo
$14
Budget meal
$65
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
1BR apartment in the Porto Arabia marina, single professional
$5,800/mo
Rent$2,800
Groceries$420
Lifestyle & leisure$400
Transport$220
Utilities$280
Dining out$400
Healthcare$120
School fees (per child)$900
Established
2–3BR apartment, family car, private school, domestic help
$11,500/mo
Rent$5,500
Groceries$700
Lifestyle & leisure$700
Transport$400
Utilities$380
Dining out$800
Healthcare$250
School fees (per child)$2,700
Domestic help$350
Premium
Penthouse or townhouse, premium school, full Pearl lifestyle
$20,000/mo
Rent$9,000
Groceries$1,000
Lifestyle & leisure$1,600
Transport$700
Utilities$500
Dining out$1,500
Healthcare$500
School fees (per child)$4,000
Domestic help$700
The Pearl-Qatar is Doha's most exclusive residential address — a man-made island development comparable to Dubai's Palm Jumeirah. Rents are the highest in Qatar, and the lifestyle caters to the upper end of the expat spectrum. Freehold ownership is available to foreigners.
🌬️ 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
92%
Expat Population
high
Income Level
~35,000
Population
Nationalities
Western (UK/US/Aus/EU)38%
Arab (non-Qatari)22%
Indian16%
East Asian10%
Qatari5%
Languages Spoken
English60%
Arabic22%
🏘️ Community & Culture
Doha's most prestigious residential addressPorto Arabia marina with luxury yachts92% expat, most international in QatarAlcohol available at licensed hotel restaurants
Doha's Most Glamorous Address
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Several km of waterfront promenadeYacht rentals and water sportsPremium gyms and boutique fitness studiosRooftop pools in most towers
Waterfront as Recreation
🚗 Getting Around
Single causeway access — congests at peakKarwa and Uber reliably available10 min to West Bay CBD20 min to Hamad Airport
Island Connectivity by Design
🛒 Daily Life
Waitrose, Monoprix, and specialty delisForeigner freehold ownership availableWidest dining variety in DohaNo international schools on island — commute required
Luxury Living, Fully Serviced
📝 Living with the Climate
Sea breezes 2–3°C cooler than inlandBest waterfront sunsets in DohaOutdoor season slightly longer than inlandAlfresco dining Nov–Mar on the marina
