Cost of living in Qatar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 ﷼ (R$ 45) | R$ 30 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (R$ 34) | R$ 31 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ﷼ (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.39 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.44 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 ﷼ (R$ 26) | R$ 20 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 ﷼ (R$ 5.31) | R$ 4.82 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ﷼ (R$ 49) | R$ 5.71 | + 756% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 ﷼ (R$ 146) | R$ 42 | + 244% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.09 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.82 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 307% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 307% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,528 ﷼ (R$ 15,734) | R$ 2,814 | + 459% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,730 ﷼ (R$ 10,550) | R$ 2,001 | + 427% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 653 ﷼ (R$ 892) | R$ 569 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,700 ﷼ (R$ 9,144) | R$ 2,236 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,989 ﷼ (R$ 5,444) | R$ 1,472 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 493 ﷼ (R$ 673) | R$ 404 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (R$ 441) | R$ 84 | + 423% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,318 ﷼ (R$ 1,798) | R$ 2,006 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 330 ﷼ (R$ 450) | R$ 586 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 ﷼ (R$ 71) | R$ 26 | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ﷼ (R$ 65) | R$ 19 | + 244% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 ﷼ (R$ 341) | R$ 245 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 ﷼ (R$ 286) | R$ 219 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (R$ 489) | R$ 347 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (R$ 491) | R$ 266 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,992 ﷼ (R$ 103,716) | R$ 98,696 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.04 ﷼ (R$ 2.78) | R$ 7 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (R$ 205) | R$ 222 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (R$ 89) | R$ 52 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (R$ 359) | R$ 244 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (R$ 13) | R$ 4.62 | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ﷼ (R$ 86) | R$ 47 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 100% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (R$ 272) | R$ 92 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (R$ 107) | R$ 54 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (R$ 528) | R$ 189 | + 180% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 316 ﷼ (R$ 432) | R$ 189 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (R$ 107) | R$ 26 | + 316% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ﷼ (R$ 68) | R$ 10 | + 567% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (R$ 2,319) | R$ 3,925 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (R$ 0.98) | R$ 1.29 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (R$ 622) | R$ 123 | + 406% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 ﷼ (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.365
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QAR
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Cost of living in Qatar is 106% more expensive than in Brazil
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