Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 94% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 198% | |||
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| Food in Doha (Qatar) is 198% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Doha | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78 ﷼ (53,926 Shilling) | 8,938 Shilling | + 503% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 ﷼ (21,135 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (12,229 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (4,830 Shilling) | 2,841 Shilling | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (9,724 Shilling) | 4,362 Shilling | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.47 ﷼ (3,786 Shilling) | 2,077 Shilling | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ﷼ (17,020 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (4,762 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.65 ﷼ (2,527 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ﷼ (25,228 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 713% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124 ﷼ (85,607 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | + 410% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (5,176 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.97 ﷼ (3,437 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 152% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Doha | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,668 ﷼ (7,384,048 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | + 555% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,506 ﷼ (4,503,032 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 625 ﷼ (432,475 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,985 ﷼ (4,142,458 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,596 ﷼ (3,181,612 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 317 ﷼ (219,758 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 322 ﷼ (222,707 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,504 ﷼ (1,041,292 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363 ﷼ (251,155 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 ﷼ (27,822 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63 ﷼ (43,339 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Doha | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 253 ﷼ (174,892 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 ﷼ (127,588 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 367 ﷼ (254,082 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 345 ﷼ (238,841 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 7% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Doha | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,374 ﷼ (58,402,897 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.05 ﷼ (1,417 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 130 ﷼ (89,922 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33 ﷼ (22,724 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 56% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Doha | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ﷼ (13,199 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 74 ﷼ (51,080 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 411% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 ﷼ (122,775 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 ﷼ (17,081 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (10,816 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (12,358 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 ﷼ (7,221 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (5,217 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 ﷼ (29,663 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 474% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 87% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Doha | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 215 ﷼ (148,912 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ﷼ (54,931 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 192 ﷼ (132,751 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 377 ﷼ (261,093 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 285% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 73 ﷼ (50,774 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | + 286% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (15,551 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 ﷼ (35,749 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 697% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,993 ﷼ (1,379,426 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 ﷼ (573 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 419 ﷼ (290,091 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 ﷼ (12,692 Shilling) | 5,735 Shilling | + 121% | |
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TOTAL | + 94% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 243 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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