- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Doha
- Johannesburg
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Doha (Qatar) and Johannesburg (South Africa)
| Food | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Doha (Qatar) is 78% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 72 ﷼ (R 185) | R 74 | 150% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22 ﷼ (R 56) | R 41 | 36% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 17.83 ﷼ (R 46) | R 33 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8.56 ﷼ (R 22) | R 12.11 | 81% |
| 12 eggs, large | 13.43 ﷼ (R 34) | R 18.56 | 85% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.33 ﷼ (R 16.21) | R 14.25 | 14% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17.13 ﷼ (R 44) | R 36 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8.17 ﷼ (R 21) | R 16.25 | 29% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 7.71 ﷼ (R 19.75) | R 17.85 | 11% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 12.21 ﷼ (R 31) | R 12.54 | 149% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89 ﷼ (R 228) | R 65 | 250% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.86 ﷼ (R 12.44) | R 15.68 | 21% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.67 ﷼ (R 11.95) | R 9.62 | 24% |
| Housing | 161% | ||
| Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 161% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 10,500 ﷼ (R 26,882) | R 8,664 | 210% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 271 ﷼ (R 695) | R 985 | 29% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 411 ﷼ (R 1,053) | R 563 | 87% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,633 ﷼ (R 6,741) | R 6,342 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 463 ﷼ (R 1,186) | R 1,094 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ﷼ (R 82) | R 57 | 44% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 ﷼ (R 82) | R 21 | 289% |
| Clothes | 16% | ||
| Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 16% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 360 ﷼ (R 922) | R 643 | 43% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 197 ﷼ (R 505) | R 494 | 2% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 359 ﷼ (R 918) | R 795 | 15% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 324 ﷼ (R 830) | R 563 | 48% |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 50% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 94,571 ﷼ (R 242,124) | R 245,000 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1 ﷼ (R 2.56) | R 11.95 | 79% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 95 ﷼ (R 243) | R 704 | 65% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 22 ﷼ (R 58) | R 131 | 56% |
| Personal Care | 23% | ||
| Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 23% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 31 ﷼ (R 78) | R 96 | 19% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 ﷼ (R 86) | R 36 | 136% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 ﷼ (R 38) | R 17.00 | 126% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16.29 ﷼ (R 42) | R 33 | 28% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12.86 ﷼ (R 33) | R 20 | 61% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9.14 ﷼ (R 23) | R 10.76 | 117% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 ﷼ (R 86) | R 114 | 25% |
| Entertainment | 127% | ||
| Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 127% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 189 ﷼ (R 485) | R 214 | 127% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70 ﷼ (R 179) | R 87 | 107% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 177 ﷼ (R 452) | R 561 | 19% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 439 ﷼ (R 1,123) | R 454 | 147% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67 ﷼ (R 172) | R 40 | 333% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 17.83 ﷼ (R 46) | R 18.57 | 146% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 39 ﷼ (R 100) | R 18.22 | 450% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 815 ﷼ (R 2,087) | R 1,844 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.64 ﷼ (R 1.65) | R 1.24 | 33% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 590 ﷼ (R 1,511) | R 421 | 259% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 9 ﷼ (R 23) | R 34 | 33% |
| TOTAL | 59% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,645 prices entered by 272 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 59% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 29,732
(11,613 ﷼)
in Doha
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
R 18,750
in Johannesburg.