Cost of living in Qatar compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 94% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ﷼ ($18) | $9 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ ($5.45) | $2.28 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ ($2.30) | $0.96 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ ($3.08) | $2.06 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.36 ﷼ ($1.20) | $1.23 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ ($4.98) | $4.25 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ ($1.86) | $1.77 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.12 ﷼ ($1.13) | $1.12 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ ($8) | $1.47 | + 470% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 ﷼ ($32) | $13 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.24 ﷼ ($1.44) | $2.05 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.81 ﷼ ($1.32) | $0.79 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 238% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 238% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,081 ﷼ ($2,769) | $697 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,466 ﷼ ($2,051) | $374 | + 449% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ﷼ ($155) | $53 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,490 ﷼ ($1,783) | $486 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,476 ﷼ ($1,229) | $272 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 397 ﷼ ($109) | $37 | + 197% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262 ﷼ ($72) | $24 | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,220 ﷼ ($335) | $506 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ ($112) | $147 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ ($11) | $7 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ ($10) | $7 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 20% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ ($65) | $65 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ﷼ ($58) | $46 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459 ﷼ ($126) | $107 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ ($105) | $81 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 111% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ ($20,164) | $22,045 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.28 ﷼ ($0.35) | $0.88 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 378 ﷼ ($104) | $24 | + 333% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 49% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ ($4.88) | $6 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 ﷼ ($17) | $9 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 ﷼ ($56) | $34 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ ($5.49) | $5.92 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ ($3.86) | $3.61 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 ﷼ ($7) | $4.99 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 ﷼ ($4.61) | $1.94 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ ($2.16) | $1.76 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ﷼ ($17) | $10 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 141% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 ﷼ ($63) | $17 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ﷼ ($22) | $11 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ ($106) | $50 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366 ﷼ ($101) | $41 | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ ($21) | $8 | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ ($7) | $3.94 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ ($13) | $2.18 | + 517% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ ($467) | $607 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ ($0.27) | $0.14 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ ($170) | $48 | + 256% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 ﷼ ($4.49) | $5.16 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 133% more expensive than in Ecuador
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