Cost of living in Qatar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 162% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 ﷼ (R$ 102) | R$ 28 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (R$ 38) | R$ 27 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 308% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (R$ 12) | R$ 3.88 | + 202% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.61 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.58 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 ﷼ (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.39 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.56 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 ﷼ (R$ 21) | R$ 4.82 | + 328% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 ﷼ (R$ 200) | R$ 38 | + 429% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.03 ﷼ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.07 ﷼ (R$ 6) | R$ 3.34 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 299% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 299% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,862 ﷼ (R$ 14,979) | R$ 3,108 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,764 ﷼ (R$ 10,273) | R$ 1,814 | + 466% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 476 ﷼ (R$ 722) | R$ 493 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,241 ﷼ (R$ 9,479) | R$ 2,067 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,789 ﷼ (R$ 5,754) | R$ 1,276 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 319 ﷼ (R$ 485) | R$ 357 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 259 ﷼ (R$ 393) | R$ 79 | + 395% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,014 ﷼ (R$ 1,540) | R$ 1,672 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 310 ﷼ (R$ 471) | R$ 471 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ﷼ (R$ 59) | R$ 22 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (R$ 56) | R$ 17 | + 227% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (R$ 360) | R$ 209 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ﷼ (R$ 323) | R$ 192 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459 ﷼ (R$ 697) | R$ 324 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (R$ 583) | R$ 247 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (R$ 111,513) | R$ 87,613 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.35 ﷼ (R$ 2.04) | R$ 4.43 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 354 ﷼ (R$ 537) | R$ 223 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 113% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67 ﷼ (R$ 102) | R$ 41 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214 ﷼ (R$ 325) | R$ 217 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 ﷼ (R$ 38) | R$ 15 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 ﷼ (R$ 39) | R$ 16 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (R$ 19) | R$ 5.93 | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (R$ 13) | R$ 4.07 | + 213% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 66 ﷼ (R$ 101) | R$ 43 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 175% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 175% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 ﷼ (R$ 348) | R$ 94 | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ﷼ (R$ 124) | R$ 53 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (R$ 587) | R$ 219 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366 ﷼ (R$ 557) | R$ 183 | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (R$ 119) | R$ 25 | + 371% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24 ﷼ (R$ 36) | R$ 11 | + 220% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (R$ 74) | R$ 10 | + 657% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (R$ 2,581) | R$ 3,532 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (R$ 1.52) | R$ 1.27 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (R$ 939) | R$ 117 | + 701% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 ﷼ (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.519
BRL
/
QAR
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Cost of living in Qatar is 163% more expensive than in Brazil
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