Composite profile
Overall score
80/100
Doha is most useful for users comparing services, connectivity, and modern infrastructure in the Gulf against heat-adaptation needs.
Overall80/100
Affordability64/100
Air quality70/100
Energy78/100
Qatar / Western Asia
Doha, Qatar City Intelligence
Doha is Qatar's capital and a fast-growing Gulf city with deep services, modern infrastructure, and ambitious clean-energy and adaptation programs in hot, arid conditions. Doha is a western asia city of about 2.4M metro in Qatar. On the composite city-intelligence score, Doha sits comfortably above the indexed median (80/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- 2.4M metro
Image credit: Image: Francisco Anzola / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Overall city intelligence
Strong80/100
Strong services and infrastructure profile balanced against heat exposure.
Service depth
Strong
Health, transit, and digital services reach broad coverage.
Solar resource
Exceptional
Among the strongest solar irradiance levels globally.
Doha data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 80/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 64/100 | Doha is moderately expensive on housing and central services, with food, transit, and household services balanced for residents. |
| Air Quality | 70/100 | Doha's air quality is shaped by arid context with seasonal dust, traffic, and industrial sources contributing to particulate exposure. |
| Energy | 78/100 | Doha benefits from exceptional solar resource and ambitious clean-energy targets supporting renewable build-out and efficiency programs. |
| Safety | 90/100 | Doha is among the safer global cities, with very low violent-crime context and consistent neighborhood experience. |
| Internet Speed | 90/100 | Doha delivers very fast fiber broadband and dense 5G mobile coverage, supporting a rapidly expanding digital economy. |
| Climate Risk | 64/100 | Doha carries meaningful climate exposure centered on extreme heat and water stress, balanced by ambitious adaptation programs. |
| Resilience | 76/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety82/100
Low crime85/100
Personal safety84/100
Night safety76/100
Road safety80/100
Doha ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (82/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life75/100
Healthcare82/100
Education82/100
Green space45/100
Cleanliness84/100
Infrastructure99/100
Mobility69/100
Doha has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness75/100
Education82/100
Green space45/100
Overall safety82/100
Doha scores high for family living (75/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability77/100
Walkability66/100
Cycling47/100
Infrastructure99/100
Doha is high for remote workers (77/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability72/100
Healthcare82/100
Cleanliness84/100
Outdoor lifestyle19/100
Doha is high for retirement (72/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Doha
Local public safety guidance for Doha, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Doha, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Qatar emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Doha
Healthcare context for Doha, with national-level information from Qatar where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Doha, see the Qatar healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Doha
Local mobility context for Doha, with national-level context from Qatar where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Doha, see the Qatar transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Doha. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Doha
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Doha will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Doha air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Doha drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Doha
Is Doha worth visiting?
Yes — strong quality of life (75/100) and a government center economy.
Is Doha good for families?
Strong (75/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Doha affordable?
More affordable than average; about 6,410 QAR/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Doha?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Doha's main industries?
Mainly government, technology, energy.
What is the climate in Doha?
A desert climate, averaging about 25.7°C.
Does Doha have universities?
Higher education is strong (74/100).
What is healthcare like in Doha?
Healthcare access is strong (74/100).
Is Doha good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is good (64/100).
What nature is near Doha?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
Related comparisons
Pairs that share a city, comparison intent, or region — useful for users planning a wider relocation, remote-work, or business decision.
Explore Doha modules
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Cost of Living in Doha
Doha is moderately expensive on housing and central services, with food, transit, and household services balanced for residents.
Air Quality in Doha
Doha's air quality is shaped by arid context with seasonal dust, traffic, and industrial sources contributing to particulate exposure.
Energy in Doha
Doha benefits from exceptional solar resource and ambitious clean-energy targets supporting renewable build-out and efficiency programs.
Safety in Doha
Doha is among the safer global cities, with very low violent-crime context and consistent neighborhood experience.
Internet Speed in Doha
Doha delivers very fast fiber broadband and dense 5G mobile coverage, supporting a rapidly expanding digital economy.
Climate Risk in Doha
Doha carries meaningful climate exposure centered on extreme heat and water stress, balanced by ambitious adaptation programs.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Doha
Cost of living estimates for Doha — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Doha
Climate profile for Doha — Desert climate, annual average 25.7°C, comfort score 51/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Doha
Economy and jobs profile for Doha — government center, economy score 83/100, key industries including government, technology, energy. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Doha
Education profile for Doha — regional education center, education score 72/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Doha
Healthcare and retirement profile for Doha — major healthcare center, healthcare score 74/100, retirement score 64/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Doha
Estimate a monthly budget for Doha using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Doha
Plan a trip budget for Doha using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Doha
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Doha. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Manama, Bahrain
Cross-border · about 140 km from Doha. Explore Manama's city intelligence profile.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Cross-border · about 304 km from Doha. Explore Abu Dhabi's city intelligence profile.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Cross-border · about 377 km from Doha. Explore Dubai's city intelligence profile.
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Cross-border · about 390 km from Doha. Explore Sharjah's city intelligence profile.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Cross-border · about 491 km from Doha. Explore Riyadh's city intelligence profile.
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Cross-border · about 574 km from Doha. Explore Kuwait City's city intelligence profile.
Doha FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Doha, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Doha
Is Doha worth visiting?
Doha has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Doha?
Doha has a high quality-of-life estimate (75/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 75/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Doha?
A single resident of Doha spends roughly 6,410 QAR per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 3,410 QAR. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Qatar. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Doha?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Doha is high for remote workers (77/100), based on connectivity, affordability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Doha?
Doha's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, finance and professional services and education and research. Doha has a government- and services-oriented economy with strengths in government, technology and energy.
Is Doha good for digital nomads and remote work?
Doha offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 82/100.
What are the education options in Doha?
Doha is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science.
Is Doha a good place to study?
Doha offers a strong student environment, supported by relatively affordable living, strong quality of life and good connectivity.
What is healthcare like in Doha?
Doha has a major healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 74/100. Residents have very strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Doha a good place to retire?
Doha offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 64/100. Residents benefit from broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Doha?
Doha has a desert climate, averaging about 25.7°C annually with roughly 80 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jul.
Is Doha a safe place to live?
Doha ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (82/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Doha?
Doha indexes a walkability score of 66 and a cycling score of 47 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Doha?
Doha has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Doha good for families?
Doha scores high for family living (75/100), helped by education access, safety and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Doha?
Doha rates 19/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 45/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Doha is most useful for users comparing services, connectivity, and modern infrastructure in the Gulf against heat-adaptation needs. Its standout dimensions are safety (90/100) and internet speed (90/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (64/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 5 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Qatar country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Doha appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
5 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.
- International Energy Agency: Empowering Urban Energy Transitions
Used to ground energy-readiness scoring in international transition guidance.
- International Telecommunication Union: Measuring Digital Development
Used as the connectivity reference for national and city-level digital-readiness signals.