Cost of living in Qatar compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 28% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Qatar | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (€10) | €14 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (€5.23) | €4.64 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (€1.85) | €1.53 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (€3.56) | €4.61 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (€1.45) | €1.79 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (€7) | €5.24 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (€1.81) | €1.74 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (€1.23) | €0.96 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (€8) | €1.47 | + 428% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148 ﷼ (€37) | €9 | + 337% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (€2.26) | €2.42 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 ﷼ (€1.17) | €1.05 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 155% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Qatar | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,893 ﷼ (€2,752) | €855 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (€1,760) | €674 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439 ﷼ (€111) | €210 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (€1,938) | €523 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (€1,116) | €416 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (€93) | €134 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (€83) | €26 | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (€504) | €333 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (€105) | €102 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (€15) | €10 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (€7) | €7 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 6% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Qatar | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (€56) | €77 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (€42) | €34 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (€91) | €84 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (€91) | €92 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 4% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Qatar | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (€26,388) | €22,349 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (€0.54) | €2.09 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (€38) | €30 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 28% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Qatar | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (€4.49) | €5.36 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (€16) | €8 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (€66) | €39 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (€5.05) | €3.87 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (€3.55) | €3.36 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (€3.60) | €4.60 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (€3.19) | €2.48 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (€2.32) | €2.82 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (€15) | €13 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 38% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Qatar | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (€50) | €33 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (€20) | €16 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (€98) | €35 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (€81) | €48 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (€20) | €10 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (€5.83) | €3.55 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (€15) | €4.19 | + 262% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (€429) | €367 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (€0.18) | €0.46 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (€115) | €39 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 ﷼ (€5.16) | €4.38 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 49% more expensive than in Greece
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