Cost of living in Qatar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 ﷼ (R$ 46) | R$ 36 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (R$ 35) | R$ 35 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.45 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ (R$ 35) | R$ 13 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.85 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (R$ 28) | R$ 25 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.96 ﷼ (R$ 5.47) | R$ 5.74 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.78 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (R$ 127) | R$ 44 | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.41 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.96 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 252% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 252% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,038 ﷼ (R$ 16,637) | R$ 3,745 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,065 ﷼ (R$ 11,146) | R$ 2,481 | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (R$ 1,469) | R$ 599 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,834 ﷼ (R$ 9,444) | R$ 2,698 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (R$ 5,644) | R$ 1,667 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (R$ 508) | R$ 597 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (R$ 447) | R$ 90 | + 395% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (R$ 3,179) | R$ 1,960 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (R$ 581) | R$ 648 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 ﷼ (R$ 67) | R$ 30 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (R$ 64) | R$ 21 | + 200% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (R$ 328) | R$ 254 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (R$ 256) | R$ 255 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (R$ 463) | R$ 408 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (R$ 482) | R$ 315 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (R$ 118,208) | R$ 116,731 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.10 ﷼ (R$ 2.90) | R$ 5.50 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152 ﷼ (R$ 211) | R$ 235 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (R$ 25) | R$ 21 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (R$ 90) | R$ 46 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ﷼ (R$ 138) | R$ 259 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (R$ 28) | R$ 23 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ﷼ (R$ 35) | R$ 13 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (R$ 41) | R$ 19 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 273% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.40 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 ﷼ (R$ 60) | R$ 55 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (R$ 403) | R$ 110 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ﷼ (R$ 124) | R$ 64 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 ﷼ (R$ 138) | R$ 238 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (R$ 286) | R$ 206 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (R$ 152) | R$ 29 | + 420% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (R$ 61) | R$ 11 | + 438% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (R$ 2,348) | R$ 4,322 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (R$ 1.38) | R$ 1.26 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 445 ﷼ (R$ 615) | R$ 131 | + 370% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 ﷼ (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 76% more expensive than in Brazil
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