Cost of living in Qatar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 ﷼ (119元) | 54元 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (45元) | 36元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (37元) | 16元 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (14元) | 14元 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (22元) | 14元 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.61 ﷼ (8元) | 8元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 ﷼ (42元) | 56元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (12元) | 13元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.39 ﷼ (8元) | 7元 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 ﷼ (24元) | 6元 | + 292% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 ﷼ (234元) | 109元 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.03 ﷼ (9元) | 9元 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.07 ﷼ (7元) | 10元 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 120% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,862 ﷼ (17,495元) | 7,537元 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,764 ﷼ (11,999元) | 4,597元 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 476 ﷼ (844元) | 416元 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,241 ﷼ (11,072元) | 6,994元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,789 ﷼ (6,721元) | 3,863元 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 319 ﷼ (567元) | 264元 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 259 ﷼ (459元) | 87元 | + 428% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,014 ﷼ (1,799元) | 2,180元 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 310 ﷼ (550元) | 614元 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ﷼ (68元) | 46元 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (65元) | 45元 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (421元) | 370元 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ﷼ (378元) | 223元 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459 ﷼ (814元) | 582元 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (681元) | 519元 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (130,246元) | 160,747元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.35 ﷼ (2.39元) | 6元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 354 ﷼ (628元) | 174元 | + 260% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (32元) | 29元 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67 ﷼ (119元) | 35元 | + 239% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214 ﷼ (379元) | 488元 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 ﷼ (45元) | 31元 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (24元) | 38元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 ﷼ (46元) | 33元 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (22元) | 9元 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (15元) | 10元 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 66 ﷼ (118元) | 86元 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 ﷼ (407元) | 195元 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ﷼ (145元) | 95元 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (686元) | 996元 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366 ﷼ (650元) | 413元 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (139元) | 71元 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24 ﷼ (42元) | 34元 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (87元) | 32元 | + 171% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (3,014元) | 3,170元 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (1.77元) | 0.55元 | + 224% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (1,097元) | 370元 | + 196% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 ﷼ (27元) | 22元 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.774
CNY
/
QAR
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Cost of living in Qatar is 84% more expensive than in China
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