Cost of living in Qatar compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 50% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Qatar | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (CI$9) | CI$24 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (CI$5.81) | CI$12 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (CI$4.73) | CI$6 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (CI$1.68) | CI$3.21 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (CI$3.23) | CI$8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (CI$1.32) | CI$8 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (CI$6) | CI$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (CI$1.63) | CI$7 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (CI$1.11) | CI$5.10 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (CI$7) | CI$4.29 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 ﷼ (CI$29) | CI$30 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (CI$2.01) | CI$5.43 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.62 ﷼ (CI$1.06) | CI$3.34 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 29% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Qatar | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,997 ﷼ (CI$2,516) | CI$4,044 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (CI$1,593) | CI$2,489 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 806 ﷼ (CI$185) | CI$382 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (CI$1,755) | CI$1,958 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (CI$1,011) | CI$1,536 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (CI$84) | CI$162 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (CI$75) | CI$80 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (CI$456) | CI$429 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (CI$95) | CI$358 | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (CI$14) | CI$14 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (CI$7) | CI$16 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 40% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Qatar | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (CI$51) | CI$70 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (CI$38) | CI$70 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (CI$82) | CI$141 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (CI$82) | CI$100 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 13% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Qatar | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (CI$23,896) | CI$8,000 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (CI$0.49) | CI$1.35 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 124 ﷼ (CI$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 41% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Qatar | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (CI$4.07) | CI$9 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (CI$15) | CI$8 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (CI$60) | CI$127 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (CI$4.58) | CI$5.00 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (CI$3.21) | CI$6 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (CI$3.26) | CI$6 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (CI$2.89) | CI$5.00 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (CI$2.10) | CI$4.69 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (CI$13) | CI$40 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 12% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Qatar | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (CI$46) | CI$84 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (CI$18) | CI$24 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (CI$88) | CI$45 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (CI$73) | CI$130 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (CI$18) | CI$15 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (CI$5.28) | CI$7 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (CI$14) | CI$6 | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (CI$389) | CI$600 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (CI$0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (CI$104) | CI$58 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (CI$3.96) | CI$11 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 30% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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