Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 71% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 45% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
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Doha (Qatar) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
63 ﷼ (€14) | €9 | 54% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
25 ﷼ (€5.73) | €5.45 | 5% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
20 ﷼ (€4.67) | €3.75 | 25% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
8 ﷼ (€1.93) | €1.23 | 57% |
12 eggs, large | ||
12 ﷼ (€2.75) | €3.25 | 15% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
4.72 ﷼ (€1.09) | €1.35 | 20% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
22 ﷼ (€5.02) | €4.12 | 22% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
6 ﷼ (€1.48) | €1.36 | 9% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
4.46 ﷼ (€1.02) | €0.68 | 50% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
19 ﷼ (€4.28) | €1.14 | 277% |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
132 ﷼ (€30) | €8 | 300% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
5.63 ﷼ (€1.29) | €2.02 | 36% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
4.30 ﷼ (€0.99) | €0.90 | 9% |
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 220% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
Doha (Qatar) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
10,081 ﷼ (€2,316) | €426 | 444% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
7,466 ﷼ (€1,715) | €302 | 468% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
533 ﷼ (€123) | €122 | 1% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
6,483 ﷼ (€1,489) | €316 | 372% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
4,005 ﷼ (€920) | €245 | 275% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
337 ﷼ (€78) | €94 | 18% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
276 ﷼ (€63) | €21 | 195% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
1,096 ﷼ (€252) | €351 | 28% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
329 ﷼ (€76) | €71 | 6% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
43 ﷼ (€10) | €10 | 1% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
37 ﷼ (€8) | €5.67 | 48% |
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||
Doha (Qatar) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
234 ﷼ (€54) | €83 | 35% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
195 ﷼ (€45) | €40 | 12% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
336 ﷼ (€77) | €70 | 10% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
443 ﷼ (€102) | €71 | 44% |
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 16% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
Doha (Qatar) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
79,475 ﷼ (€18,255) | €23,202 | 21% |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
1.28 ﷼ (€0.29) | €1.57 | 81% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
326 ﷼ (€75) | €39 | 90% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
33 ﷼ (€8) | - | - |
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 59% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
Doha (Qatar) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
38 ﷼ (€9) | €3.23 | 173% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
81 ﷼ (€19) | €5.59 | 234% |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
176 ﷼ (€41) | €32 | 27% |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
23 ﷼ (€5.21) | €3.88 | 34% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
18 ﷼ (€4.21) | €3.80 | 11% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
20 ﷼ (€4.63) | €3.50 | 32% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
12 ﷼ (€2.85) | €1.53 | 86% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
11 ﷼ (€2.53) | €1.83 | 38% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
54 ﷼ (€12) | €11 | 15% |
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 70% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||
Doha (Qatar) | Patras (Greece) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
207 ﷼ (€48) | €22 | 114% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
77 ﷼ (€18) | €15 | 16% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
321 ﷼ (€74) | €38 | 96% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
367 ﷼ (€84) | €46 | 85% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
74 ﷼ (€17) | €7 | 145% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
25 ﷼ (€5.67) | €3.40 | 67% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
49 ﷼ (€11) | €3.22 | 248% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
1,952 ﷼ (€448) | €792 | 43% |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
0.76 ﷼ (€0.17) | €0.24 | 27% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
676 ﷼ (€155) | €38 | 307% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
16 ﷼ (€3.75) | €4.08 | 8% |
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For example, you would need at least €2,400 (10,450 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.