Cost of living in Qatar compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 ﷼ (Taka 882) | Taka 266 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 ﷼ (Taka 498) | Taka 345 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ﷼ (Taka 381) | Taka 165 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Taka 156) | Taka 75 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (Taka 322) | Taka 113 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.77 ﷼ (Taka 111) | Taka 48 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ﷼ (Taka 575) | Taka 567 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.93 ﷼ (Taka 138) | Taka 170 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00 ﷼ (Taka 93) | Taka 26 | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 ﷼ (Taka 382) | Taka 391 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 162 ﷼ (Taka 3,780) | Taka 1,758 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.35 ﷼ (Taka 101) | Taka 105 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.59 ﷼ (Taka 107) | Taka 40 | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 217% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 217% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,069 ﷼ (Taka 234,999) | Taka 63,175 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,220 ﷼ (Taka 121,844) | Taka 37,902 | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 451 ﷼ (Taka 10,534) | Taka 3,909 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,581 ﷼ (Taka 153,593) | Taka 40,867 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,669 ﷼ (Taka 85,640) | Taka 18,408 | + 365% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 ﷼ (Taka 6,931) | Taka 3,440 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 ﷼ (Taka 6,355) | Taka 1,196 | + 431% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,205 ﷼ (Taka 28,118) | Taka 36,941 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270 ﷼ (Taka 6,297) | Taka 15,539 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 ﷼ (Taka 993) | Taka 434 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (Taka 697) | Taka 852 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 245 ﷼ (Taka 5,720) | Taka 1,999 | + 186% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202 ﷼ (Taka 4,715) | Taka 2,365 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 367 ﷼ (Taka 8,577) | Taka 6,217 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 457 ﷼ (Taka 10,675) | Taka 4,173 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,881 ﷼ (Taka 1,654,332) | Taka 2,828,290 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.76 ﷼ (Taka 41) | Taka 96 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ﷼ (Taka 5,365) | Taka 2,639 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 195% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ﷼ (Taka 452) | Taka 205 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 ﷼ (Taka 2,471) | Taka 492 | + 402% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 ﷼ (Taka 4,876) | Taka 1,102 | + 343% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 ﷼ (Taka 590) | Taka 345 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (Taka 426) | Taka 172 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 ﷼ (Taka 536) | Taka 415 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 ﷼ (Taka 322) | Taka 84 | + 283% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (Taka 277) | Taka 137 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 ﷼ (Taka 1,234) | Taka 167 | + 640% | |
| Entertainment | + 206% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 206% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 176 ﷼ (Taka 4,104) | Taka 1,163 | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74 ﷼ (Taka 1,731) | Taka 890 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 ﷼ (Taka 7,000) | Taka 2,107 | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315 ﷼ (Taka 7,346) | Taka 1,945 | + 278% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63 ﷼ (Taka 1,464) | Taka 600 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (Taka 539) | Taka 290 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (Taka 1,143) | Taka 562 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,038 ﷼ (Taka 47,564) | Taka 35,756 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (Taka 23) | Taka 1.67 | + 1301% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 ﷼ (Taka 10,511) | Taka 1,882 | + 459% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 ﷼ (Taka 438) | Taka 271 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,793 prices entered by 275 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
23.340
BDT
/
QAR
Cost of living in Qatar is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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