Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 16% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 10% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Doha | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (90 kr) | 117 kr | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (72 kr) | 93 kr | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (36 kr) | 55 kr | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (21 kr) | 15 kr | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ﷼ (36 kr) | 38 kr | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (15 kr) | 34 kr | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (56 kr) | 53 kr | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (19 kr) | 33 kr | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (21 kr) | 19 kr | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (261 kr) | 103 kr | + 153% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ﷼ (21 kr) | 23 kr | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (15 kr) | 14 kr | + 11% | |
Housing | + 92% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 92% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Doha | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (34,633 kr) | 15,740 kr | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (23,013 kr) | 11,553 kr | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 959 ﷼ (2,728 kr) | 2,326 kr | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (18,894 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (11,618 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 314 ﷼ (894 kr) | 410 kr | + 118% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (920 kr) | 359 kr | + 156% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,698 ﷼ (4,830 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (1,095 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 ﷼ (120 kr) | 67 kr | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 ﷼ (127 kr) | 166 kr | - 24% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (675 kr) | 992 kr | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (527 kr) | 419 kr | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (952 kr) | 933 kr | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (991 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 37% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (243,320 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (6 kr) | 17 kr | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (395 kr) | 606 kr | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 ﷼ (167 kr) | 319 kr | - 48% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 31% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Doha | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (109 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 ﷼ (223 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 ﷼ (504 kr) | 260 kr | + 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (65 kr) | 41 kr | + 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (54 kr) | 31 kr | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ﷼ (60 kr) | 28 kr | + 110% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (38 kr) | 28 kr | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (22 kr) | 21 kr | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ﷼ (156 kr) | 295 kr | - 47% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 36% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Doha | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 221 ﷼ (629 kr) | 415 kr | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (251 kr) | 274 kr | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 ﷼ (461 kr) | 819 kr | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (589 kr) | 750 kr | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 ﷼ (241 kr) | 140 kr | + 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (58 kr) | 42 kr | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (124 kr) | 72 kr | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (5,553 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 ﷼ (2.49 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (1,222 kr) | 290 kr | + 322% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (59 kr) | 67 kr | - 12% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 314 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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