Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 54% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 76% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 76% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Doha | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (39,125 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 96% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (31,455 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (15,468 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 93% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (9,045 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ﷼ (15,701 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 216% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (6,668 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (24,246 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (8,471 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (4,667 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (9,263 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 209% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (113,551 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 468% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ﷼ (9,337 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 289% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (6,537 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 118% | |
Housing | + 106% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 106% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Doha | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (15,063,189 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 1406% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (10,009,379 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 1151% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 959 ﷼ (1,186,670 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (8,217,693 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (5,052,968 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 314 ﷼ (388,936 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (400,113 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,698 ﷼ (2,100,586 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (476,172 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 ﷼ (52,117 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 595% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 ﷼ (55,201 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Doha | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (293,794 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (229,197 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (414,072 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (431,091 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 5% cheaper than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (105,829,961 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (2,623 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (171,601 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 ﷼ (72,547 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Doha | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (47,440 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 ﷼ (97,178 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 ﷼ (219,249 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (28,055 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (23,492 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ﷼ (25,896 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (16,654 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (9,362 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ﷼ (67,769 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 45% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Doha | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 221 ﷼ (273,646 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (109,008 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 ﷼ (200,611 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (256,380 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 633% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 ﷼ (104,910 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (25,135 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 528% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (53,843 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1695% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (2,415,178 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 ﷼ (1,082 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (531,546 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (25,715 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 757% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 201 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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