Which place is cheaper, New York City or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Doha or New York City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and New York City can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or New York City?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
New York City
The most populated city in the United States, New York City, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River and encompasses both the island of Manhattan as well as the surrounding land on Long Island, most of which is known as Brooklyn. It's a cultural, culinary, theatrical, and art center that has much to offer domestic and international travelers alike. The city covers an area of 305 square miles and has a population of about 8.2 million people in the city proper with 18.7 million in the metropolitan area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Anchorage.
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Doha Prices
Qatar PricesNew York City Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $245New York City $363
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $245, while the average daily cost in New York City is $363. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Doha and New York City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119New York City $175
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238New York City $350
Compare Hotels in Doha and New York City
Looking for a hotel in Doha or New York City? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Doha Hotel Prices and New York City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23New York City $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Transfer from Hamad Airport to Doha City - Stress-Free Tranafer: $40
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - West Bay: $20
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $84
- Private transfer from Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha city: $42
- Private Transfer: Doha to Hamad Airport DOH by Business Car: $89
- Private Transfer from Doha hotels to Doha Cruise Port: $97
- Private Transfer from Doha Port to Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): $53
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha Hamad Airport(DOH): $97
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha City Hotels : $61
- Private Transfer from Doha City to Doha (DOH) Airport: $210
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New York City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New York City are as follows:
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Subway$4.50
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Taxi Ride$8.00
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Subway$2.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New York City
Also for New York City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Limousine Transfer one-way - LaGuardia Airport - Lincoln MKT: $275
- Airport Transfer: New York to Newark Airport EWR by Business Car: $167
- All Inclusive Airport Departure Transfer NYC/ Brooklyn/Queens: $157
- Arrival Transfer: Newark Airport EWR to New York by Luxury Car: $239
- Cape Cruise Port to J.F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)-Departure Transfer: $44
- Cape Cruise Port to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - Departure Transfer: $44
- Central Park Private Walking Tour with Transfers : $171
- Departure Transfer: New York to J.F. Kennedy Airport JFK in Sedan: $167
- EWR, LGA, JFK Private Airport Transfer in NYC with SUV or Sedan: $252
- Empire State Building NYC Tour, Pre-booked Tickets, Transfer: $300
- First Class Transfer from Manhattan to NYC Airports (JFK/EWR/LGA): $75
- J.F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Cape Cruise Port - Arrival Transfer: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or New York City?
Prices for flights to both New York City and Doha change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayDoha $106New York City $87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- Qatar Island District Sightseeing, Boat & Food Tour – 7 Tastings: $144
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch or Dinner: $160
- Overnight Desert Safari Adventure:BBQ Dinner & Breakfast Included: $220
- Doha Overnight Camp Desert Safari Tour with Dinner and Breakfast : $230
- Desert Safari 7 Hours Tour with Dinner and Camp: $270
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $299
Typical Food Prices in New York City
For New York City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Gelato$7.50
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Snacks for Two at Yankees Game$34
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Coffee$6.53
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Smoothie$6.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New York City
For New York City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- East Village Noho Food Tour: $32
- The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food Tour: $35
- Sweets and Slices Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour: $49
- New York City's Best Pizza tour: $59
- Made in Brooklyn Food Tour: $65
- East Village Pizza Walk: $75
- East Village Donut and Pastry Adventure and Walking Food Tour : $75
- Chinatown Food Tour with a Chef in Manhattan: $75
- Brooklyn Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour (Small Group): $75
- Union Square Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $75
- Greenwich Village Pizza Walk: $75
- Brooklyn Pizza Walk: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18New York City $180
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha Night City Tour,Souq waqif, Katara, Pearl Qatar,Lusail City: $62
- Desert Safari, Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & Inland Sea Tour: $49
- Full-Day Tour Qatar North And West: $154
- Night Inland Desert Safari Qatar 4WD Tour Private: $70
- North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves: $50
- North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony : $55
- Private Express Doha City Tour: $165
- Quad bike/Buggy, Desert Tour, Camel Ride, SandBoarding From Doha: $75
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $20
- 4 Hours Private Doha City Tour: $75
- 4 Hours Private Guided City Tour in Doha : $60
- 4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour from AirPort/ Hotel : $57
Typical Entertainment Prices in New York City
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New York City's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Comedy Show Tickets$56
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City Map$8.00
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Broadway Musical$111
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Broadway Show Program$10
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Magazine$6.99
Tours and Activities in New York City
For New York City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Self Guided Central Park Bike or Walking Tour Application: $5.00
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in New York: $6.00
- New York City Audio Tour: $6.44
- Brooklyn, NY Street Art Puzzle Quest: Self-Guided Tour: $6.59
- Private Haunted and Historic Audio Tour in Greenwich Village: $6.95
- Luxury Horse and Carriage Tours in Central Park: $6.99
- Movie Magic in Central Park: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure: $7.09
- Alexander Hamilton Outdoor Quest Experience in New York: $7.20
- Self Guided Audio Tour of Central Park New York: $7.99
- Lower Manhattan, New York Walking Tour with Audioguide : $8.40
- NYC Superhero Academy: Self-Guided Comic Adventure: $9.61
- Manhattan Secret Societies Quest Experience in New York: $9.61
For more ideas for your next trip, check out The Best Things to do in New York City with Kids, Things to Do in Central Park in NYC, and The Best Museums in New York City.
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15New York City $29
Sample the Local Flavors in New York City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New York City:
- Brooklyn Distillery Tour : $22
- NYC Pub Crawl Experience: $24
- Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- NYC Pub Crawl with Rooftop Clubbing Experience: $33
- Top Shelf Distillery Tour: $33
- New York Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $36
- Cheers to Chinatown Tour and Bar Crawl: $40
- Brooklyn Literary Pub Crawl: $49
- Broadway Prohibition Pub Crawl: $64
- Underground Brooklyn Walking Brewery Tour: $99
- New York Beer and Brewery tour: $150
- Full day Long Island Brewery Tour : $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and New York City, we can see that New York City is more expensive. And not only is Doha much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and New York City is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Doha would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Doha and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in New York City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New York City than you might in Doha.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is New York City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or New York City?
New York City has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha and New York City, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.