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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 | 67 ﷼ (Taka 1,562) | Taka 303 | + 416% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22 ﷼ (Taka 521) | Taka 420 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ﷼ (Taka 350) | Taka 237 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Taka 157) | Taka 76 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (Taka 326) | Taka 106 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (Taka 153) | Taka 59 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (Taka 618) | Taka 355 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (Taka 181) | Taka 154 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.63 ﷼ (Taka 84) | Taka 25 | + 232% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 ﷼ (Taka 516) | Taka 393 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 138 ﷼ (Taka 3,207) | Taka 1,924 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.94 ﷼ (Taka 138) | Taka 102 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.13 ﷼ (Taka 96) | Taka 50 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 267% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 267% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,152 ﷼ (Taka 212,207) | Taka 39,704 | + 434% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,626 ﷼ (Taka 153,643) | Taka 34,418 | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 442 ﷼ (Taka 10,239) | Taka 3,564 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,185 ﷼ (Taka 166,609) | Taka 40,144 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,767 ﷼ (Taka 87,338) | Taka 22,336 | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 321 ﷼ (Taka 7,451) | Taka 3,597 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 231 ﷼ (Taka 5,351) | Taka 1,468 | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,309 ﷼ (Taka 30,344) | Taka 40,792 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 ﷼ (Taka 12,325) | Taka 12,653 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 ﷼ (Taka 863) | Taka 317 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 ﷼ (Taka 753) | Taka 563 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 194% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 262 ﷼ (Taka 6,079) | Taka 2,187 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 304 ﷼ (Taka 7,053) | Taka 2,145 | + 229% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 402 ﷼ (Taka 9,332) | Taka 4,980 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 413 ﷼ (Taka 9,574) | Taka 3,868 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,358 ﷼ (Taka 1,816,894) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.94 ﷼ (Taka 45) | Taka 87 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 295 ﷼ (Taka 6,849) | Taka 3,138 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 160% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ﷼ (Taka 381) | Taka 272 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 141 ﷼ (Taka 3,280) | Taka 579 | + 467% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 235 ﷼ (Taka 5,447) | Taka 1,088 | + 400% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 44 ﷼ (Taka 1,018) | Taka 319 | + 219% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (Taka 450) | Taka 319 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (Taka 439) | Taka 385 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (Taka 269) | Taka 92 | + 193% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (Taka 275) | Taka 117 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72 ﷼ (Taka 1,663) | Taka 270 | + 515% | |
| Entertainment | + 204% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 204% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 260 ﷼ (Taka 6,025) | Taka 1,216 | + 395% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (Taka 1,793) | Taka 736 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 237 ﷼ (Taka 5,485) | Taka 2,511 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 330 ﷼ (Taka 7,645) | Taka 2,227 | + 243% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75 ﷼ (Taka 1,739) | Taka 1,143 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24 ﷼ (Taka 556) | Taka 322 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 54 ﷼ (Taka 1,252) | Taka 420 | + 198% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,606 ﷼ (Taka 60,428) | Taka 35,756 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.91 ﷼ (Taka 21) | Taka 13 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 642 ﷼ (Taka 14,878) | Taka 1,592 | + 835% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 ﷼ (Taka 354) | Taka 224 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
23.187
BDT
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,574 prices entered by 408 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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