11 11 schools$3,800/mo avg rentVery Large expat community
Doha's gleaming financial and diplomatic district lined with luxury high-rises along the corniche. Popular with senior corporate expats and embassy staff.
5/5
Safety
3/5
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
$3,800
Avg. rent /mo
$12
Budget meal
$58
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 a managed tower, single professional
$6,000/mo
Rent$3,000
Groceries$400
Lifestyle & leisure$450
Transport$250
Utilities$300
Dining out$450
Healthcare$120
School fees (per child)$900
Established
2BR apartment, family, car, private school
$12,000/mo
Rent$5,800
Groceries$650
Lifestyle & leisure$700
Transport$450
Utilities$400
Dining out$900
Healthcare$250
School fees (per child)$2,800
Domestic help$350
Premium
Penthouse or large apartment, premium school, full lifestyle
$22,000/mo
Rent$10,000
Groceries$1,000
Lifestyle & leisure$2,000
Transport$800
Utilities$550
Dining out$1,800
Healthcare$600
School fees (per child)$4,500
Domestic help$700
West Bay is Doha's financial and diplomatic center — a canyon of glass towers on the Corniche waterfront. Living here places you at the absolute apex of Doha's property market, with commanding views, hotel-standard facilities, and the city's highest rents.
🌬️ 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
94%
Expat Population
high
Income Level
~30,000
Population
Nationalities
Western (UK/US/Aus/EU)40%
Arab (non-Qatari)25%
Indian15%
East Asian10%
Qatari4%
Languages Spoken
English65%
Arabic20%
🏘️ Community & Culture
Qatar's financial and diplomatic centerMost senior expat demographic in DohaFive-star hotels as social venuesWalking distance to MIA and Corniche
Doha's Power District
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Direct Corniche waterfront accessFive-star hotel pool and spa accessMuseum of Islamic Art walkableKatara Cultural Village 15 min away
The Corniche — Doha's Great Public Promenade
🚗 Getting Around
Gold Line Metro: multiple stationsWalkable within district coreHeavy congestion at rush hours20 min to airport in light traffic
Doha's Most Congested District
🛒 Daily Life
City Center Doha mall on doorstepHotel restaurants for all occasionsNo schools in district — commute requiredFull premium concierge services
Five-Star Infrastructure
📝 Living with the Climate
Best Gulf breezes in inner DohaTower glass creates street-level heatCorniche sunset run — Doha's iconic experienceHigh floors escape the ground-level heat
