Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 12% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Doha | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (163 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (131 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (64 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (38 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ﷼ (65 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (28 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (101 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (35 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (19 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (39 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (473 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ﷼ (39 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 98% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (27 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (62,762 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (41,705 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 959 ﷼ (4,944 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (34,240 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (21,054 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 314 ﷼ (1,621 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (1,667 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,698 ﷼ (8,752 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (1,984 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 ﷼ (217 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 ﷼ (230 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (1,224 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (955 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (1,725 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (1,796 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (440,948 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (11 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (715 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 ﷼ (302 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (198 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 ﷼ (405 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 ﷼ (914 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (117 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (98 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ﷼ (108 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (69 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (39 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ﷼ (282 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 23% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Doha | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 221 ﷼ (1,140 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (454 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 ﷼ (836 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (1,068 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 ﷼ (437 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (105 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (224 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (10,063 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 ﷼ (4.51 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (2,215 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 367% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (107 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 202 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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