- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ﷼ (R$ 73) | R$ 29 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.27 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ﷼ (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.69 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.63 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.41 ﷼ (R$ 4.54) | R$ 3.26 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (R$ 19) | R$ 4.57 | + 326% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 ﷼ (R$ 104) | R$ 40 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.64 ﷼ (R$ 5.81) | R$ 6 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.49 ﷼ (R$ 4.63) | R$ 3.24 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 177% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 177% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,431 ﷼ (R$ 10,760) | R$ 3,161 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,754 ﷼ (R$ 6,967) | R$ 1,962 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 ﷼ (R$ 405) | R$ 579 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,672 ﷼ (R$ 7,914) | R$ 2,145 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,214 ﷼ (R$ 4,347) | R$ 1,340 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 ﷼ (R$ 277) | R$ 411 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 243 ﷼ (R$ 251) | R$ 83 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,375 ﷼ (R$ 1,418) | R$ 1,720 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 ﷼ (R$ 437) | R$ 433 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (R$ 38) | R$ 21 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 224 ﷼ (R$ 231) | R$ 206 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (R$ 250) | R$ 183 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (R$ 419) | R$ 330 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (R$ 421) | R$ 259 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,286 ﷼ (R$ 79,723) | R$ 86,222 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (R$ 1.97) | R$ 4.30 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 303 ﷼ (R$ 313) | R$ 202 | + 55% | |
| 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 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (R$ 61) | R$ 46 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 ﷼ (R$ 269) | R$ 238 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (R$ 13) | R$ 4.10 | + 215% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (R$ 46) | R$ 39 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 84% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (R$ 204) | R$ 96 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (R$ 88) | R$ 51 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (R$ 272) | R$ 178 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (R$ 352) | R$ 177 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (R$ 63) | R$ 23 | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ (R$ 44) | R$ 11 | + 308% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (R$ 2,759) | R$ 2,722 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (R$ 0.68) | R$ 1.13 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 542 ﷼ (R$ 559) | R$ 116 | + 382% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.032
BRL
/
QAR
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Cost of living in Qatar is 86% more expensive than in Brazil
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