Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 24% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 11% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Doha | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (134 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (108 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (53 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (31 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ﷼ (54 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (23 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (83 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (29 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (16 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (32 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (388 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ﷼ (32 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (22 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 3% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 41% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Doha | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (51,527 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (34,239 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 959 ﷼ (4,059 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (28,111 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (17,285 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 314 ﷼ (1,330 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (1,369 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,698 ﷼ (7,186 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (1,629 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 ﷼ (178 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 ﷼ (189 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 71% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 10% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (1,005 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (784 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (1,416 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (1,475 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (362,016 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (9 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (587 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 ﷼ (248 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 20% | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 73% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (162 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 129% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 ﷼ (332 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 109% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 ﷼ (750 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 117% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (96 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (80 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ﷼ (89 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (57 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (32 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ﷼ (232 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 177% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 65% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Doha | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 221 ﷼ (936 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 211% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (373 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 ﷼ (686 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (877 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 ﷼ (359 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (86 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (184 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (8,262 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 ﷼ (3.70 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 160% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (1,818 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (88 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 1% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 213 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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