- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 82% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ﷼ ($20) | $4.53 | + 332% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ ($7) | $5.49 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ ($4.89) | $3.88 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ ($1.97) | $1.12 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ﷼ ($4.39) | $2.27 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ ($2.08) | $1.36 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ ($5.96) | $3.79 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ ($2.19) | $2.04 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 ﷼ ($1.25) | $1.66 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ ($5.18) | $1.46 | + 254% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 ﷼ ($28) | $17 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.60 ﷼ ($1.54) | $1.94 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.47 ﷼ ($1.23) | $1.11 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 197% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,522 ﷼ ($2,890) | $695 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,726 ﷼ ($1,847) | $436 | + 323% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 ﷼ ($108) | $75 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,768 ﷼ ($2,134) | $635 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,228 ﷼ ($1,161) | $393 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 ﷼ ($74) | $52 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 237 ﷼ ($65) | $28 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,375 ﷼ ($378) | $626 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 ﷼ ($116) | $200 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ ($10) | $5.45 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ ($9) | $4.65 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 4% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 224 ﷼ ($62) | $70 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ ($67) | $60 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ ($112) | $123 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ ($112) | $112 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 88% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,286 ﷼ ($21,227) | $31,546 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ ($0.52) | $0.58 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 337 ﷼ ($93) | $21 | + 349% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 29% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ ($4.65) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ ($16) | $11 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 ﷼ ($72) | $36 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ ($7) | $6 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ ($4.48) | $4.85 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ ($4.82) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ ($3.20) | $2.25 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ ($3.43) | $1.90 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ ($12) | $8 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 29% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ ($54) | $24 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ ($24) | $11 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ ($73) | $73 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ ($94) | $46 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ ($17) | $11 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ ($5.59) | $2.94 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ ($12) | $3.10 | + 282% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ ($734) | $742 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ ($0.18) | $0.72 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 542 ﷼ ($149) | $50 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ ($2.77) | $5.18 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 86% more expensive than in Ecuador
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