- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 98% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66 ﷼ (R$ 67) | R$ 29 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.27 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.81 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 ﷼ (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.66 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.92 ﷼ (R$ 4.00) | R$ 3.25 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 ﷼ (R$ 21) | R$ 4.59 | + 359% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 ﷼ (R$ 123) | R$ 40 | + 206% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.88 ﷼ (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.05 ﷼ (R$ 4.13) | R$ 3.22 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 165% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,486 ﷼ (R$ 10,702) | R$ 3,131 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,756 ﷼ (R$ 6,895) | R$ 1,944 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 453 ﷼ (R$ 462) | R$ 632 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,042 ﷼ (R$ 7,188) | R$ 2,132 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,075 ﷼ (R$ 4,160) | R$ 1,335 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 285 ﷼ (R$ 291) | R$ 397 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 ﷼ (R$ 241) | R$ 81 | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,386 ﷼ (R$ 1,415) | R$ 1,728 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 451 ﷼ (R$ 461) | R$ 424 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 ﷼ (R$ 41) | R$ 21 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 230 ﷼ (R$ 235) | R$ 204 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 249 ﷼ (R$ 255) | R$ 181 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (R$ 366) | R$ 337 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305 ﷼ (R$ 312) | R$ 254 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,252 ﷼ (R$ 78,847) | R$ 87,068 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.93 ﷼ (R$ 1.97) | R$ 4.35 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 315 ﷼ (R$ 321) | R$ 201 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (R$ 60) | R$ 47 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 246 ﷼ (R$ 251) | R$ 230 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ﷼ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.84 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.03 | + 208% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 ﷼ (R$ 47) | R$ 39 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 192 ﷼ (R$ 196) | R$ 97 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (R$ 79) | R$ 50 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 198 ﷼ (R$ 202) | R$ 175 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348 ﷼ (R$ 355) | R$ 179 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 68 ﷼ (R$ 69) | R$ 24 | + 193% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 160% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 ﷼ (R$ 52) | R$ 11 | + 381% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (R$ 2,730) | R$ 2,696 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (R$ 0.67) | R$ 1.22 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 518 ﷼ (R$ 529) | R$ 117 | + 351% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.021
BRL
/
QAR
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Cost of living in Qatar is 82% more expensive than in Brazil
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