Cost of living in Qatar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 155% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 ﷼ (R$ 141) | R$ 39 | + 264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 ﷼ (R$ 45) | R$ 38 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 ﷼ (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.61 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.83 ﷼ (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 ﷼ (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.16 ﷼ (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ﷼ (R$ 54) | R$ 7 | + 722% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 142 ﷼ (R$ 214) | R$ 49 | + 337% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ﷼ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.57 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 188% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,147 ﷼ (R$ 13,797) | R$ 4,100 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,116 ﷼ (R$ 7,717) | R$ 2,707 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 401 ﷼ (R$ 605) | R$ 694 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,490 ﷼ (R$ 8,281) | R$ 3,014 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,850 ﷼ (R$ 5,808) | R$ 1,960 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 254 ﷼ (R$ 384) | R$ 540 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 326 ﷼ (R$ 492) | R$ 91 | + 440% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 733 ﷼ (R$ 1,106) | R$ 1,840 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355 ﷼ (R$ 536) | R$ 637 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ﷼ (R$ 47) | R$ 31 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 ﷼ (R$ 66) | R$ 22 | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ﷼ (R$ 321) | R$ 294 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 ﷼ (R$ 297) | R$ 277 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (R$ 580) | R$ 414 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330 ﷼ (R$ 497) | R$ 328 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,945 ﷼ (R$ 122,100) | R$ 114,792 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.06 ﷼ (R$ 3.10) | R$ 6 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 220 ﷼ (R$ 331) | R$ 250 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ﷼ (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58 ﷼ (R$ 87) | R$ 53 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 281 ﷼ (R$ 424) | R$ 300 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 ﷼ (R$ 46) | R$ 24 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 ﷼ (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ﷼ (R$ 20) | R$ 22 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ﷼ (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 ﷼ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.87 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 ﷼ (R$ 70) | R$ 59 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Qatar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 233 ﷼ (R$ 351) | R$ 115 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 ﷼ (R$ 166) | R$ 62 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120 ﷼ (R$ 180) | R$ 234 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 325 ﷼ (R$ 491) | R$ 242 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 ﷼ (R$ 151) | R$ 32 | + 372% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 ﷼ (R$ 83) | R$ 12 | + 589% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 ﷼ (R$ 1,358) | R$ 3,761 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.98 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 ﷼ (R$ 577) | R$ 141 | + 308% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 ﷼ (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,231 prices entered by 1,371 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 93% more expensive than in Brazil
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