Cost of living in Qatar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 ﷼ (R$ 52) | R$ 29 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 ﷼ (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ﷼ (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.32 | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.86 ﷼ (R$ 5.85) | R$ 5.61 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ﷼ (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.90 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.96 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00 ﷼ (R$ 4.82) | R$ 4.00 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ﷼ (R$ 13) | R$ 4.53 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (R$ 181) | R$ 39 | + 360% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.47 ﷼ (R$ 5.39) | R$ 7 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.26 ﷼ (R$ 6) | R$ 3.31 | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 173% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,945 ﷼ (R$ 9,576) | R$ 3,256 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,220 ﷼ (R$ 6,292) | R$ 1,910 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 451 ﷼ (R$ 544) | R$ 564 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,188 ﷼ (R$ 7,458) | R$ 2,037 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,662 ﷼ (R$ 4,413) | R$ 1,338 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 242 ﷼ (R$ 292) | R$ 343 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 ﷼ (R$ 328) | R$ 79 | + 316% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,205 ﷼ (R$ 1,452) | R$ 1,537 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 275 ﷼ (R$ 331) | R$ 428 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 ﷼ (R$ 51) | R$ 23 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (R$ 36) | R$ 16 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 245 ﷼ (R$ 295) | R$ 199 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 223 ﷼ (R$ 269) | R$ 171 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 332 ﷼ (R$ 400) | R$ 306 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 453 ﷼ (R$ 545) | R$ 243 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,870 ﷼ (R$ 86,618) | R$ 88,717 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.64 ﷼ (R$ 1.98) | R$ 4.35 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ﷼ (R$ 277) | R$ 211 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 ﷼ (R$ 128) | R$ 43 | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 185 ﷼ (R$ 223) | R$ 241 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 ﷼ (R$ 35) | R$ 16 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 ﷼ (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (R$ 15) | R$ 5.27 | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 ﷼ (R$ 22) | R$ 3.66 | + 497% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 ﷼ (R$ 64) | R$ 37 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 216 ﷼ (R$ 260) | R$ 100 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72 ﷼ (R$ 86) | R$ 51 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 376 ﷼ (R$ 453) | R$ 219 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 387 ﷼ (R$ 467) | R$ 177 | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (R$ 89) | R$ 23 | + 293% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 213% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 47 ﷼ (R$ 57) | R$ 11 | + 399% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,038 ﷼ (R$ 2,456) | R$ 2,764 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.79 ﷼ (R$ 0.96) | R$ 1.17 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 541 ﷼ (R$ 653) | R$ 114 | + 470% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 ﷼ (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.205
BRL
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,830 prices entered by 1,302 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 89% more expensive than in Brazil
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