General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Doha |
| Country | Qatar |
| Currency | Qatari riyal |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 25.2% |
| Gdp | $220.1 billion |
| Size | 11,586 km² |
| Population | 2.9 million |
| Population density | 250/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.99 |
| City population | 99.2% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 15∘C |
| Summer | 35∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Arabic |
| Population able to read | 99.2% |
| Population with a college degree | 25.2% |
| Population able to speak english | 14.9% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 81 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 2.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Qatar Airways |
| Main airport | Hamad International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.25 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $4 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $600/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $60/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $0.25/l |
| Rental car | $25/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 0% |
| Vat | 5% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $25000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 189.39/MBits |
| Tld | .qa |
| Free wifi | 9/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 99.9% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Friday |
| Closing times | 10 pm |
| Opening times | 9 am |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Souq.com |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Al Meera Pharmacy |
| Drugstore | Bin Sina Pharmacy |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 1:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 6/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Machboos | A traditional Qatari dish made with rice, meat, and vegetables | $10-$15 |
| Saloona | A stew made with meat, vegetables, and spices | $8-$12 |
| Thareed | A bread-based dish made with meat, vegetables, and sauce | $12-$18 |
| Harees | A porridge made with wheat, meat, and spices | $10-$15 |
| Ghuzi | A whole roasted lamb or goat | $150-$200 |
| Balaleet | A sweet vermicelli dish made with saffron, cardamom, and sugar | $8-$12 |
| Luqaimat | A fried dough ball filled with date paste | $5-$8 |
| Chebab | A pancake made with flour, water, and yeast | $4-$6 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Karak | A sweet, milky tea flavored with cardamom and saffron | 1-2 |
| Qahwa | A strong, bitter coffee flavored with cardamom and saffron | 2-3 |
| Laban | A fermented yogurt drink | 1-2 |
| Rooh Afza | A sweet, rose-flavored syrup | 2-3 |
| Vimto | A carbonated blackcurrant-flavored drink | 1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Jewelry | Qatar is famous for its pearls, and pearl jewelry is a popular souvenir. | $50-$500 |
| Arabic Coffee Pot | A traditional Arabic coffee pot is a beautiful and functional souvenir. | $20-$50 |
| Dates | Qatar is a major producer of dates, and they are a delicious and healthy souvenir. | $5-$10 per pound |
| Spices | Qatar is home to a variety of spices, which can be used to flavor food or make tea. | $5-$10 per ounce |
| Incense | Incense is a popular way to add fragrance to a home or office. | $5-$10 per box |
| Prayer Beads | Prayer beads are used by Muslims to count prayers. | $10-$20 |
| Islamic Art | Islamic art is a beautiful and unique way to decorate a home or office. | $50-$500 |
| Souvenirs from the Souq Waqif | The Souq Waqif is a traditional market where you can find a variety of souvenirs, including clothing, jewelry, and handicrafts. | $5-$50 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Qatar National Day | December 18 | Commemorates the foundation of the State of Qatar |
| Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan | Celebrates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan |
| Eid al-Adha | 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah | Celebrates the sacrifice of Ibrahim |
| Islamic New Year | First day of Muharram | Celebrates the start of the Islamic calendar |
| Prophet’s Birthday | 12th day of Rabi al-Awwal | Celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Al Sharq |
| Online news | Al Jazeera |
| Tv | Al Jazeera |
| Radio | Radio Qatar |