Cost of living in Qatar compared to Estonia
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 8% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Qatar | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 ﷼ (€9) | €14 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (€5.45) | €3.87 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (€1.88) | €1.13 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ (€7) | €2.95 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.85 ﷼ (€1.25) | €3.04 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (€5.12) | €5.35 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (€1.83) | €1.78 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.96 ﷼ (€1.02) | €0.78 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (€1.93) | €1.45 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (€24) | €11 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (€1.79) | €1.99 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.41 ﷼ (€1.39) | €0.95 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 126% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Qatar | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,038 ﷼ (€3,098) | €1,119 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,065 ﷼ (€2,076) | €721 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (€273) | €273 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,834 ﷼ (€1,759) | €746 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (€1,051) | €490 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (€95) | €136 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (€83) | €15 | + 437% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (€592) | €309 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (€108) | €174 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 ﷼ (€13) | €8 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (€12) | €16 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| Qatar | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (€61) | €92 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (€48) | €33 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (€86) | €90 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (€90) | €129 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 6% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Qatar | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (€22,013) | €26,847 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.10 ﷼ (€0.54) | €1.70 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152 ﷼ (€39) | €28 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 20% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Qatar | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (€4.57) | €9 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (€17) | €5.94 | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ﷼ (€26) | €55 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (€5.15) | €7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ﷼ (€6) | €3.85 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (€8) | €4.86 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (€5.15) | €1.99 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 ﷼ (€1.80) | €2.97 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 ﷼ (€11) | €26 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 36% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Qatar | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (€75) | €39 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ﷼ (€23) | €18 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 ﷼ (€26) | €106 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (€53) | €80 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (€28) | €8 | + 261% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (€5.23) | €3.61 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (€11) | €4.28 | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (€437) | €912 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (€0.26) | €0.18 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 445 ﷼ (€114) | €47 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 ﷼ (€5.71) | €5.13 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 617 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 44% more expensive than in Estonia
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