- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ﷼ (Taka 1,640) | Taka 329 | + 398% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (Taka 557) | Taka 426 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (Taka 408) | Taka 173 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Taka 159) | Taka 73 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ﷼ (Taka 364) | Taka 98 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (Taka 166) | Taka 58 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (Taka 496) | Taka 368 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (Taka 182) | Taka 147 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.07 ﷼ (Taka 94) | Taka 24 | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (Taka 435) | Taka 342 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 ﷼ (Taka 2,324) | Taka 2,486 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.81 ﷼ (Taka 134) | Taka 101 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.16 ﷼ (Taka 96) | Taka 46 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 253% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 253% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,403 ﷼ (Taka 239,692) | Taka 42,612 | + 462% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,754 ﷼ (Taka 155,624) | Taka 34,991 | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 ﷼ (Taka 9,042) | Taka 3,724 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,672 ﷼ (Taka 176,771) | Taka 42,959 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,214 ﷼ (Taka 97,109) | Taka 25,756 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 ﷼ (Taka 6,186) | Taka 3,716 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 243 ﷼ (Taka 5,603) | Taka 2,062 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,375 ﷼ (Taka 31,678) | Taka 43,935 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 ﷼ (Taka 9,764) | Taka 14,666 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (Taka 840) | Taka 291 | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (Taka 764) | Taka 545 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 224 ﷼ (Taka 5,164) | Taka 2,103 | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (Taka 5,584) | Taka 2,596 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (Taka 9,359) | Taka 4,703 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (Taka 9,406) | Taka 4,026 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,286 ﷼ (Taka 1,780,815) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (Taka 44) | Taka 92 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 303 ﷼ (Taka 6,989) | Taka 2,448 | + 186% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (Taka 391) | Taka 297 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (Taka 1,361) | Taka 476 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 ﷼ (Taka 6,015) | Taka 1,238 | + 386% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (Taka 618) | Taka 370 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (Taka 376) | Taka 304 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (Taka 404) | Taka 360 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (Taka 268) | Taka 87 | + 207% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (Taka 288) | Taka 110 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (Taka 1,036) | Taka 320 | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (Taka 4,553) | Taka 1,533 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (Taka 1,973) | Taka 787 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (Taka 6,083) | Taka 3,706 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (Taka 7,855) | Taka 2,759 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (Taka 1,401) | Taka 1,315 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (Taka 469) | Taka 332 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ (Taka 992) | Taka 547 | + 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (Taka 61,620) | Taka 35,756 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (Taka 15) | Taka 14 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 542 ﷼ (Taka 12,484) | Taka 2,557 | + 388% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (Taka 233) | Taka 229 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
23.042
BDT
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,256 prices entered by 462 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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