It really depends on your lifestyle. If you go out for drinks, its about 50-100QR/drink (mostly at hotels). Also look at quality/familiarity of life. I know someone renting a room for 2000/qr month, but is not culturally similar to his roommates and unhappy. By culture, I mean, different languages, foods, habits, thinking, etc. He's now looking for a more Western atmosphere which will be about $5500+ flatshare in City Center Mall/Diplomatic Area. There are no real studios unless you share a villa and there's a maid's quarter in the back yard. Groceries are cheap and subsidized. Alot of young Western expats stay in City Center Mall/Diplomatic Area (closer to hotels/bars). Good luck.