Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Doha (Qatar) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doha (Qatar) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 63 ﷼ (C$22) | C$20 | 7% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 25 ﷼ (C$9) | C$10 | 14% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 20 ﷼ (C$7) | C$5.78 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 8 ﷼ (C$2.90) | C$1.98 | 46% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 12 ﷼ (C$4.15) | C$4.18 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 4.72 ﷼ (C$1.64) | C$3.04 | 46% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 22 ﷼ (C$8) | C$10 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 6 ﷼ (C$2.23) | C$4.24 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 4.46 ﷼ (C$1.54) | C$3.76 | 59% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 19 ﷼ (C$6) | C$3.41 | 89% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 132 ﷼ (C$46) | C$19 | 139% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.63 ﷼ (C$1.95) | C$2.48 | 21% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 4.30 ﷼ (C$1.49) | C$1.93 | 23% |
| Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 10,081 ﷼ (C$3,491) | C$2,136 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 7,466 ﷼ (C$2,585) | C$1,241 | 108% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 533 ﷼ (C$185) | C$133 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 6,483 ﷼ (C$2,245) | C$1,120 | 100% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 4,005 ﷼ (C$1,387) | C$806 | 72% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 337 ﷼ (C$117) | C$66 | 76% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 276 ﷼ (C$95) | C$54 | 77% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,096 ﷼ (C$379) | C$311 | 22% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 329 ﷼ (C$114) | C$97 | 18% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 43 ﷼ (C$15) | C$10 | 48% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 37 ﷼ (C$13) | C$25 | 50% |
| Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 234 ﷼ (C$81) | C$60 | 34% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 195 ﷼ (C$68) | C$39 | 73% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 336 ﷼ (C$116) | C$98 | 19% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 443 ﷼ (C$153) | C$117 | 31% |
| Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 79,475 ﷼ (C$27,520) | C$22,942 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 1.28 ﷼ (C$0.44) | C$1.39 | 68% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 326 ﷼ (C$113) | C$67 | 69% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 33 ﷼ (C$12) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 38 ﷼ (C$13) | C$8 | 61% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 81 ﷼ (C$28) | C$22 | 29% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 176 ﷼ (C$61) | C$77 | 21% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 23 ﷼ (C$8) | C$6 | 22% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 18 ﷼ (C$6) | C$3.85 | 65% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 20 ﷼ (C$7) | C$4.28 | 63% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 12 ﷼ (C$4.29) | C$3.11 | 38% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 11 ﷼ (C$3.82) | C$2.46 | 55% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 54 ﷼ (C$19) | C$20 | 5% |
| Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 207 ﷼ (C$72) | C$52 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 77 ﷼ (C$27) | C$26 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 321 ﷼ (C$111) | C$117 | 5% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 367 ﷼ (C$127) | C$96 | 33% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 74 ﷼ (C$25) | C$9 | 173% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 25 ﷼ (C$9) | C$5.42 | 58% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 49 ﷼ (C$17) | C$7 | 155% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,952 ﷼ (C$676) | C$647 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.76 ﷼ (C$0.26) | C$0.83 | 68% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 676 ﷼ (C$234) | C$35 | 562% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 16 ﷼ (C$5.66) | C$11 | 48% |
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For example, you would need at least C$8,935 (25,803 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,500 in Abbotsford.