Cost of living in Qatar compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Qatar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 ﷼ (Taka 785) | Taka 532 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (Taka 592) | Taka 488 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ﷼ (Taka 351) | Taka 263 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Taka 175) | Taka 98 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (Taka 261) | Taka 134 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.44 ﷼ (Taka 131) | Taka 96 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 ﷼ (Taka 456) | Taka 329 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Taka 166) | Taka 203 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 ﷼ (Taka 94) | Taka 27 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ﷼ (Taka 861) | Taka 530 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 ﷼ (Taka 2,571) | Taka 1,346 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (Taka 212) | Taka 112 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.09 ﷼ (Taka 122) | Taka 58 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 389% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 389% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Qatar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,528 ﷼ (Taka 277,284) | Taka 43,087 | + 544% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,730 ﷼ (Taka 185,919) | Taka 21,416 | + 768% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 653 ﷼ (Taka 15,715) | Taka 4,489 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,700 ﷼ (Taka 161,145) | Taka 37,342 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,989 ﷼ (Taka 95,939) | Taka 20,129 | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 493 ﷼ (Taka 11,853) | Taka 3,105 | + 282% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (Taka 7,768) | Taka 947 | + 720% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,318 ﷼ (Taka 31,690) | Taka 36,542 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 330 ﷼ (Taka 7,931) | Taka 16,205 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 ﷼ (Taka 1,251) | Taka 369 | + 239% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ﷼ (Taka 1,144) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Qatar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 ﷼ (Taka 6,004) | Taka 2,612 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 ﷼ (Taka 5,035) | Taka 3,117 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (Taka 8,624) | Taka 9,947 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (Taka 8,658) | Taka 6,827 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Qatar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,992 ﷼ (Taka 1,827,783) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.04 ﷼ (Taka 49) | Taka 91 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (Taka 3,608) | Taka 1,696 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Qatar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (Taka 427) | Taka 296 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (Taka 1,566) | Taka 1,395 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (Taka 6,326) | Taka 1,191 | + 431% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (Taka 481) | Taka 498 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Taka 338) | Taka 208 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Taka 343) | Taka 690 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (Taka 304) | Taka 173 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (Taka 221) | Taka 229 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ﷼ (Taka 1,521) | Taka 304 | + 401% | |
| Entertainment | + 170% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 170% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Qatar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (Taka 4,790) | Taka 1,410 | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (Taka 1,882) | Taka 885 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (Taka 9,297) | Taka 1,939 | + 379% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 316 ﷼ (Taka 7,608) | Taka 3,617 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (Taka 1,879) | Taka 1,328 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (Taka 555) | Taka 393 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ﷼ (Taka 1,203) | Taka 594 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (Taka 40,865) | Taka 35,756 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (Taka 17) | Taka 2.19 | + 689% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (Taka 10,957) | Taka 1,057 | + 937% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 ﷼ (Taka 437) | Taka 270 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 846 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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