Cost of living in Qatar compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ﷼ (Taka 1,486) | Taka 230 | + 546% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (Taka 581) | Taka 376 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (Taka 462) | Taka 184 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (Taka 195) | Taka 79 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (Taka 261) | Taka 105 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.36 ﷼ (Taka 102) | Taka 54 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (Taka 422) | Taka 526 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Taka 157) | Taka 159 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.12 ﷼ (Taka 96) | Taka 28 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (Taka 709) | Taka 442 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 ﷼ (Taka 2,708) | Taka 1,498 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.24 ﷼ (Taka 122) | Taka 102 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.81 ﷼ (Taka 112) | Taka 45 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 259% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 259% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,081 ﷼ (Taka 234,800) | Taka 64,159 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,466 ﷼ (Taka 173,891) | Taka 34,477 | + 404% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ﷼ (Taka 13,104) | Taka 4,050 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,490 ﷼ (Taka 151,160) | Taka 39,073 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,476 ﷼ (Taka 104,253) | Taka 22,885 | + 356% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 397 ﷼ (Taka 9,237) | Taka 4,140 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262 ﷼ (Taka 6,093) | Taka 1,099 | + 454% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,220 ﷼ (Taka 28,420) | Taka 37,254 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (Taka 9,458) | Taka 15,000 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (Taka 894) | Taka 411 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (Taka 859) | Taka 621 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (Taka 5,524) | Taka 1,987 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ﷼ (Taka 4,957) | Taka 2,314 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459 ﷼ (Taka 10,688) | Taka 4,295 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (Taka 8,936) | Taka 4,454 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (Taka 1,709,958) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.28 ﷼ (Taka 30) | Taka 94 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 378 ﷼ (Taka 8,804) | Taka 1,477 | + 496% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 154% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (Taka 414) | Taka 129 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 ﷼ (Taka 1,412) | Taka 491 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 ﷼ (Taka 4,755) | Taka 1,039 | + 358% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (Taka 466) | Taka 405 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Taka 327) | Taka 230 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 ﷼ (Taka 628) | Taka 411 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 ﷼ (Taka 391) | Taka 82 | + 377% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (Taka 183) | Taka 100 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ﷼ (Taka 1,479) | Taka 240 | + 516% | |
| Entertainment | + 167% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 167% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 ﷼ (Taka 5,340) | Taka 1,281 | + 317% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ﷼ (Taka 1,900) | Taka 958 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (Taka 9,003) | Taka 2,373 | + 279% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366 ﷼ (Taka 8,536) | Taka 2,103 | + 306% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (Taka 1,819) | Taka 1,179 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (Taka 574) | Taka 284 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (Taka 1,140) | Taka 638 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (Taka 39,571) | Taka 35,756 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (Taka 23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (Taka 14,405) | Taka 1,420 | + 915% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 ﷼ (Taka 369) | Taka 257 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
23.291
BDT
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,239 prices entered by 295 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 153% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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