Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 119% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco)
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 70% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Doha | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (87 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | + 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (70 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (34 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (20 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 170% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ﷼ (35 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 192% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (15 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | + 153% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (54 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (19 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (10 Dirham) | 5.82 Dirham | + 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (21 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (253 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 180% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ﷼ (21 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (15 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 108% | |
Housing | + 287% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 287% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Doha | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (33,595 Dirham) | 5,796 Dirham | + 480% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (22,324 Dirham) | 3,667 Dirham | + 509% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 959 ﷼ (2,647 Dirham) | 889 Dirham | + 198% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (18,328 Dirham) | 5,282 Dirham | + 247% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (11,270 Dirham) | 3,510 Dirham | + 221% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 314 ﷼ (867 Dirham) | 511 Dirham | + 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (892 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 290% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,698 ﷼ (4,685 Dirham) | 4,257 Dirham | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (1,062 Dirham) | 1,452 Dirham | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 ﷼ (116 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 171% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 ﷼ (123 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 130% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 41% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (655 Dirham) | 455 Dirham | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (511 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (924 Dirham) | 658 Dirham | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (961 Dirham) | 739 Dirham | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 64% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (236,033 Dirham) | 179,906 Dirham | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (5.85 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (383 Dirham) | 164 Dirham | + 133% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 ﷼ (162 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 390% | |
Personal Care | + 102% | |||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 102% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (106 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 291% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 ﷼ (217 Dirham) | 117 Dirham | + 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 ﷼ (489 Dirham) | 186 Dirham | + 163% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (63 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (52 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ﷼ (58 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 107% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (37 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 263% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (21 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ﷼ (151 Dirham) | 93 Dirham | + 62% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 72% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Doha | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 221 ﷼ (610 Dirham) | 203 Dirham | + 201% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (243 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 ﷼ (447 Dirham) | 723 Dirham | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (572 Dirham) | 472 Dirham | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 ﷼ (234 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | + 119% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (56 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (120 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 210% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (5,387 Dirham) | 7,947 Dirham | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 ﷼ (2.41 Dirham) | 1.79 Dirham | + 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (1,186 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | + 254% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (57 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | + 61% | |
TOTAL | + 119% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 273 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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