Cost of living in Qatar compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 7% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Qatar | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (€10) | €14 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (€5.23) | €5.72 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (€1.85) | €1.33 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (€3.56) | €5.61 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (€1.45) | €3.14 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (€7) | €5.97 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (€1.80) | €2.23 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (€1.23) | €2.42 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (€8) | €1.07 | + 624% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148 ﷼ (€37) | €7 | + 458% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (€2.25) | €2.31 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 ﷼ (€1.17) | €1.65 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 54% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Qatar | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,893 ﷼ (€2,752) | €1,592 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (€1,759) | €1,017 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439 ﷼ (€111) | €543 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (€1,938) | €832 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (€1,116) | €691 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (€93) | €164 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (€83) | €31 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (€504) | €338 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (€105) | €152 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (€15) | €12 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (€7) | €13 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 19% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Qatar | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (€56) | €99 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (€42) | €46 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (€91) | €92 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (€91) | €126 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 19% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Qatar | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (€26,382) | €24,513 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (€0.54) | €1.87 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (€38) | €44 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 9% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Qatar | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (€4.49) | €5.67 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (€16) | €7 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (€66) | €152 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (€5.05) | €5.00 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (€3.55) | €3.07 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (€3.60) | €3.03 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (€3.19) | €2.12 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (€2.32) | €2.07 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (€15) | €20 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 66% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Qatar | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (€50) | €45 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (€20) | €22 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (€98) | €50 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (€81) | €59 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (€20) | €11 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (€5.83) | €4.14 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (€15) | €4.02 | + 277% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (€429) | €499 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (€0.18) | €0.08 | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (€115) | €31 | + 273% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 ﷼ (€5.15) | €5.84 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 485 prices entered by 102 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 17% more expensive than in Austria
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