Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 40% more expensive than in Wad Madani (Sudan)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (5,089 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (4,092 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (2,012 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (1,177 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 13 ﷼ (2,042 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (867 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (3,154 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (1,102 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (607 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (1,205 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (14,770 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ﷼ (1,214 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (850 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 40% more expensive than in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (1,959,385 Pound) | 900,000 Pound | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (1,301,997 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 959 ﷼ (154,359 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (1,068,939 Pound) | 750,000 Pound | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (657,278 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 314 ﷼ (50,592 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (52,046 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,698 ﷼ (273,239 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (61,939 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 ﷼ (6,779 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 ﷼ (7,180 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (38,216 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (29,813 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (53,862 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (56,075 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (13,766,117 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (341 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (22,322 Pound) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 ﷼ (9,437 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (6,171 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 ﷼ (12,641 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 ﷼ (28,519 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (3,649 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (3,056 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ﷼ (3,368 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (2,166 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (1,218 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 ﷼ (8,815 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Wad Madani (Sudan) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 221 ﷼ (35,595 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (14,180 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 ﷼ (26,095 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (33,349 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85 ﷼ (13,646 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (3,269 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (7,004 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (314,161 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 ﷼ (141 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (69,142 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (3,345 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 203 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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