Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 19% more expensive than in Macao
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 9% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Doha | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (70 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (56 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (28 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (16 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ﷼ (28 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (12 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (43 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (15 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (8 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (17 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (203 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | + 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ﷼ (17 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (12 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 13% | |
Housing | + 61% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 61% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Doha | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (26,940 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (17,902 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 959 ﷼ (2,122 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (14,697 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (9,037 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 314 ﷼ (696 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (716 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | + 309% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,698 ﷼ (3,757 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (852 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 ﷼ (93 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 ﷼ (99 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 134% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 5% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (525 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (410 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (741 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (771 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 4% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (189,276 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (4.69 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (307 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | + 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 ﷼ (130 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | + 29% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 17% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (85 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 ﷼ (174 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | + 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 ﷼ (392 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | + 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (50 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (42 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ﷼ (46 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (30 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 126% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (17 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ﷼ (121 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 54% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 8% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Doha | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 221 ﷼ (489 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (195 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 ﷼ (359 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (459 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 ﷼ (188 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | + 93% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (45 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (96 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | + 90% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (4,320 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 ﷼ (1.94 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | + 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (951 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (46 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 1% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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