Cost of living in Qatar compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 144% | |||
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Food in Qatar is 144% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Qatar | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (E£ 415) | E£ 245 | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (E£ 334) | E£ 166 | + 101% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (E£ 164) | E£ 114 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (E£ 96) | E£ 32 | + 201% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (E£ 162) | E£ 64 | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (E£ 71) | E£ 14 | + 411% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (E£ 257) | E£ 98 | + 163% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (E£ 90) | E£ 37 | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (E£ 49) | E£ 15 | + 220% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (E£ 98) | E£ 51 | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (E£ 1,204) | E£ 234 | + 415% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (E£ 91) | E£ 22 | + 307% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (E£ 69) | E£ 14 | + 390% | |
Housing | + 549% | |||
Housing in Qatar is 549% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Qatar | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (E£ 159,748) | E£ 24,504 | + 552% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (E£ 106,152) | E£ 12,343 | + 760% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (E£ 13,943) | E£ 1,497 | + 831% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (E£ 87,150) | E£ 13,219 | + 559% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (E£ 53,588) | E£ 7,080 | + 657% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (E£ 4,826) | E£ 1,310 | + 268% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (E£ 4,243) | E£ 303 | + 1301% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (E£ 30,188) | E£ 13,094 | + 131% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (E£ 5,519) | E£ 10,228 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ﷼ (E£ 448) | E£ 193 | + 132% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (E£ 604) | E£ 133 | + 355% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Qatar is 12% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Qatar | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (E£ 3,116) | E£ 2,437 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (E£ 2,431) | E£ 1,995 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (E£ 4,391) | E£ 5,429 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (E£ 4,572) | E£ 4,987 | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 69% | |||
Transportation in Qatar is 69% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Qatar | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (E£ 1,122,350) | E£ 1,249,650 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (E£ 28) | E£ 11 | + 143% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (E£ 1,820) | E£ 620 | + 193% | |
Personal Care | + 308% | |||
Personal Care in Qatar is 308% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Qatar | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (E£ 233) | E£ 56 | + 317% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (E£ 855) | E£ 112 | + 665% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 ﷼ (E£ 3,821) | E£ 419 | + 813% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (E£ 262) | E£ 76 | + 247% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (E£ 258) | E£ 125 | + 107% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (E£ 394) | E£ 100 | + 293% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (E£ 262) | E£ 63 | + 318% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.41 ﷼ (E£ 71) | E£ 43 | + 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ﷼ (E£ 852) | E£ 134 | + 536% | |
Entertainment | + 244% | |||
Entertainment in Qatar is 244% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Qatar | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (E£ 3,826) | E£ 576 | + 564% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (E£ 1,156) | E£ 278 | + 316% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 ﷼ (E£ 1,382) | E£ 1,113 | + 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (E£ 2,719) | E£ 931 | + 192% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (E£ 1,443) | E£ 130 | + 1011% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (E£ 267) | E£ 75 | + 256% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (E£ 571) | E£ 218 | + 162% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (E£ 22,294) | E£ 19,450 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (E£ 13) | E£ 3.15 | + 317% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (E£ 5,637) | E£ 1,592 | + 254% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (E£ 273) | E£ 62 | + 342% | |
TOTAL | + 215% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 989 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 215% more expensive than in Egypt
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