- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ﷼ (136元) | 53元 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (46元) | 33元 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (34元) | 15元 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (13元) | 16元 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ﷼ (31元) | 16元 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (14元) | 8元 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (41元) | 63元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (15元) | 13元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.41 ﷼ (8元) | 7元 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (36元) | 5.64元 | + 539% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 ﷼ (193元) | 114元 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.64 ﷼ (11元) | 8元 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.49 ﷼ (9元) | 12元 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 140% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,431 ﷼ (19,907元) | 9,680元 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,754 ﷼ (12,889元) | 4,478元 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 ﷼ (749元) | 425元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,672 ﷼ (14,641元) | 5,603元 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,214 ﷼ (8,043元) | 3,523元 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 ﷼ (512元) | 305元 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 243 ﷼ (464元) | 88元 | + 429% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,375 ﷼ (2,624元) | 2,242元 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 ﷼ (809元) | 678元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (70元) | 40元 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (63元) | 39元 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 224 ﷼ (428元) | 554元 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (463元) | 280元 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (775元) | 614元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (779元) | 672元 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 89% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,286 ﷼ (147,495元) | 145,666元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (3.65元) | 7元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 303 ﷼ (579元) | 154元 | + 276% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (32元) | 26元 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (113元) | 32元 | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 ﷼ (498元) | 425元 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (51元) | 30元 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (31元) | 37元 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (33元) | 38元 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (22元) | 10元 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (24元) | 14元 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (86元) | 59元 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (377元) | 159元 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (163元) | 86元 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (504元) | 723元 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (651元) | 375元 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (116元) | 60元 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (39元) | 34元 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ (82元) | 34元 | + 141% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (5,104元) | 3,310元 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (1.25元) | 0.98元 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 542 ﷼ (1,034元) | 300元 | + 245% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (19元) | 20元 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.908
CNY
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,168 prices entered by 661 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 94% more expensive than in China
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