Cost of living in Qatar compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 25% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Qatar | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 ﷼ (€9) | €14 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (€5.98) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 ﷼ (€3.29) | €3.61 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (€1.79) | €1.27 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (€3.44) | €4.06 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.08 ﷼ (€1.23) | €1.31 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (€4.48) | €4.51 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (€1.66) | €1.44 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 ﷼ (€0.94) | €0.78 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (€7) | €1.18 | + 509% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 96 ﷼ (€23) | €10 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ﷼ (€2.36) | €2.02 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.23 ﷼ (€1.27) | €0.70 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 199% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Qatar | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,528 ﷼ (€2,794) | €711 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,730 ﷼ (€1,873) | €506 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 653 ﷼ (€158) | €108 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,059 ﷼ (€1,468) | €503 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,989 ﷼ (€967) | €331 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 ﷼ (€91) | €87 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (€79) | €19 | + 309% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,318 ﷼ (€319) | €272 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 330 ﷼ (€80) | €95 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 ﷼ (€13) | €9 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ﷼ (€12) | €6 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 37% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Qatar | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 ﷼ (€60) | €73 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 ﷼ (€51) | €26 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (€87) | €81 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (€87) | €78 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 16% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Qatar | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,500 ﷼ (€17,570) | €19,607 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (€0.46) | €1.62 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 146 ﷼ (€35) | €32 | + 12% | |
| 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 ﷼ (€4.31) | €7 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (€16) | €8 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (€64) | €32 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (€4.85) | €6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (€3.40) | €3.93 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (€4.42) | €4.01 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (€3.06) | €1.95 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (€2.23) | €2.26 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ﷼ (€15) | €11 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 59% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Qatar | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (€48) | €31 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ﷼ (€19) | €15 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (€94) | €40 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 316 ﷼ (€77) | €49 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (€19) | €10 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (€5.59) | €3.67 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ﷼ (€12) | €4.26 | + 185% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (€412) | €508 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70 ﷼ (€0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 415 ﷼ (€101) | €38 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (€4.07) | €4.55 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 65% more expensive than in Greece
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