Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 57% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 17% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Doha | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (552 MT) | 756 MT | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (443 MT) | 348 MT | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (218 MT) | 435 MT | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (128 MT) | 92 MT | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ﷼ (221 MT) | 117 MT | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (94 MT) | 78 MT | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (342 MT) | 317 MT | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (119 MT) | 136 MT | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (66 MT) | 55 MT | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (131 MT) | 69 MT | + 90% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (1,601 MT) | 585 MT | + 173% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ﷼ (132 MT) | 82 MT | + 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (92 MT) | 24 MT | + 290% | |
Housing | + 72% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 72% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (212,340 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (141,098 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 216% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 959 ﷼ (16,728 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 463% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (115,842 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (71,230 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 314 ﷼ (5,483 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 322% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (5,640 MT) | 3,196 MT | + 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,698 ﷼ (29,611 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (6,712 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 ﷼ (735 MT) | 269 MT | + 173% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 ﷼ (778 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 66% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 24% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (4,142 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (3,231 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (5,837 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (6,077 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 31% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (1,491,844 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 115% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (37 MT) | 79 MT | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (2,419 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 ﷼ (1,023 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 6% | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 82% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (669 MT) | 269 MT | + 148% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 ﷼ (1,370 MT) | 568 MT | + 141% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 ﷼ (3,091 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (395 MT) | 313 MT | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (331 MT) | 173 MT | + 91% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ﷼ (365 MT) | 252 MT | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (235 MT) | 119 MT | + 97% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (132 MT) | 119 MT | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ﷼ (955 MT) | 551 MT | + 73% | |
Entertainment | + 121% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 121% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Doha | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 221 ﷼ (3,857 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 158% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (1,537 MT) | 730 MT | + 111% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 ﷼ (2,828 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 102% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (3,614 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 ﷼ (1,479 MT) | 325 MT | + 355% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (354 MT) | 197 MT | + 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (759 MT) | 75 MT | + 912% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (34,046 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 ﷼ (15 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 263% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (7,493 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 148% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (362 MT) | 127 MT | + 185% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 323 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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