Cost of living in Qatar compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Qatar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 ﷼ (Taka 1,011) | Taka 354 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (Taka 767) | Taka 372 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (Taka 638) | Taka 192 | + 233% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Taka 220) | Taka 91 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ (Taka 763) | Taka 156 | + 390% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.85 ﷼ (Taka 146) | Taka 83 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (Taka 600) | Taka 697 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Taka 214) | Taka 209 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.96 ﷼ (Taka 119) | Taka 41 | + 192% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (Taka 226) | Taka 488 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (Taka 2,765) | Taka 1,265 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (Taka 210) | Taka 130 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.41 ﷼ (Taka 163) | Taka 57 | + 188% | |
| Housing | + 370% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 370% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Qatar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,038 ﷼ (Taka 362,629) | Taka 48,251 | + 652% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,065 ﷼ (Taka 242,949) | Taka 35,702 | + 580% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (Taka 32,009) | Taka 3,885 | + 724% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,834 ﷼ (Taka 205,854) | Taka 61,660 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (Taka 123,022) | Taka 33,185 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (Taka 11,079) | Taka 3,381 | + 228% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 329 ﷼ (Taka 9,919) | Taka 945 | + 950% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (Taka 69,302) | Taka 42,323 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (Taka 12,670) | Taka 19,150 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 ﷼ (Taka 1,469) | Taka 561 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (Taka 1,386) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Qatar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (Taka 7,153) | Taka 2,028 | + 253% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (Taka 5,580) | Taka 3,683 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (Taka 10,081) | Taka 7,920 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (Taka 10,496) | Taka 4,630 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Qatar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (Taka 2,576,578) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.10 ﷼ (Taka 63) | Taka 128 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152 ﷼ (Taka 4,590) | Taka 3,514 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Qatar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (Taka 535) | Taka 228 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (Taka 1,962) | Taka 647 | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ﷼ (Taka 3,012) | Taka 1,685 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (Taka 602) | Taka 409 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ﷼ (Taka 753) | Taka 325 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (Taka 904) | Taka 468 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (Taka 602) | Taka 94 | + 544% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 ﷼ (Taka 211) | Taka 172 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 ﷼ (Taka 1,298) | Taka 640 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 214% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 214% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Qatar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (Taka 8,784) | Taka 1,598 | + 450% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ﷼ (Taka 2,697) | Taka 896 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 ﷼ (Taka 3,012) | Taka 1,777 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (Taka 6,242) | Taka 3,233 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (Taka 3,314) | Taka 999 | + 232% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (Taka 612) | Taka 266 | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (Taka 1,329) | Taka 520 | + 156% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (Taka 51,180) | Taka 35,756 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (Taka 30) | Taka 10 | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 445 ﷼ (Taka 13,400) | Taka 2,120 | + 532% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 ﷼ (Taka 668) | Taka 287 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 956 prices entered by 338 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
30.123
BDT
/
QAR
Cost of living in Qatar is 132% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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