Cost of living in Qatar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Qatar | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 ﷼ (60元) | 43元 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (46元) | 37元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ﷼ (27元) | 17元 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (20元) | 16元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.44 ﷼ (10元) | 9元 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 ﷼ (35元) | 48元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (13元) | 13元 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 ﷼ (7元) | 6元 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ﷼ (66元) | 7元 | + 889% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 ﷼ (198元) | 97元 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (16元) | 9元 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.09 ﷼ (9元) | 13元 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 91% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Qatar | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,528 ﷼ (21,365元) | 13,898元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,730 ﷼ (14,325元) | 8,379元 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 653 ﷼ (1,211元) | 462元 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,700 ﷼ (12,416元) | 6,525元 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,989 ﷼ (7,392元) | 4,376元 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 493 ﷼ (913元) | 516元 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (599元) | 140元 | + 327% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,318 ﷼ (2,442元) | 1,829元 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 330 ﷼ (611元) | 546元 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 ﷼ (96元) | 50元 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ﷼ (88元) | 66元 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Qatar | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 ﷼ (463元) | 511元 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 ﷼ (388元) | 288元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (664元) | 654元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (667元) | 844元 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Qatar | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,992 ﷼ (140,834元) | 148,501元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.04 ﷼ (3.78元) | 8元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (278元) | 206元 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Qatar | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (33元) | 28元 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (121元) | 27元 | + 348% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (487元) | 386元 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (37元) | 30元 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (26元) | 19元 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (26元) | 44元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (23元) | 21元 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (17元) | 16元 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ﷼ (117元) | 82元 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Qatar | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (369元) | 260元 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (145元) | 122元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (716元) | 417元 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 316 ﷼ (586元) | 319元 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (145元) | 90元 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (43元) | 31元 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ﷼ (93元) | 19元 | + 401% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (3,149元) | 2,968元 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (1.33元) | 0.24元 | + 446% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (844元) | 410元 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 ﷼ (34元) | 38元 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 58% more expensive than in China
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