Cost of living in Doha, Qatar vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Doha (Qatar) is 10% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 ﷼ (€15) | €16 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (€5.65) | €9 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (€4.76) | €3.67 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (€1.70) | €0.97 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (€2.76) | €2.28 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.81 ﷼ (€1.10) | €1.87 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ﷼ (€5.38) | €5.47 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (€1.50) | €1.70 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 ﷼ (€1.02) | €1.22 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 ﷼ (€4.00) | €1.71 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (€34) | €7 | + 398% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.71 ﷼ (€1.07) | €2.45 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.29 ﷼ (€0.98) | €1.18 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 63% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,862 ﷼ (€2,246) | €1,020 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,764 ﷼ (€1,540) | €836 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 533 ﷼ (€121) | €155 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,241 ﷼ (€1,421) | €779 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,789 ﷼ (€863) | €531 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 294 ﷼ (€67) | €123 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (€57) | €29 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,308 ﷼ (€298) | €383 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ﷼ (€77) | €117 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 ﷼ (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 11% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 234 ﷼ (€53) | €79 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ﷼ (€44) | €43 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 336 ﷼ (€77) | €93 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443 ﷼ (€101) | €129 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 16% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,475 ﷼ (€18,100) | €23,515 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.35 ﷼ (€0.31) | €1.34 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 262 ﷼ (€60) | €48 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 ﷼ (€7) | €28 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 38% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (€4.53) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82 ﷼ (€19) | €9 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 176 ﷼ (€40) | €26 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (€5.16) | €4.50 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 ﷼ (€5.99) | €3.72 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (€4.47) | €3.39 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (€2.63) | €1.36 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (€2.74) | €2.40 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 ﷼ (€12) | €22 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 67% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 ﷼ (€47) | €35 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (€18) | €21 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 321 ﷼ (€73) | €48 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 367 ﷼ (€84) | €51 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (€17) | €8 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (€5.62) | €3.09 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (€11) | €4.65 | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (€445) | €438 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 ﷼ (€0.17) | €0.23 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 676 ﷼ (€154) | €27 | + 471% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 ﷼ (€3.43) | €6 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 377 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least €3,890 (17,082 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,100 in Ghent.
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