Cost of living in Qatar compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 7% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 ﷼ (€10) | €15 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (€5.67) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ﷼ (€4.48) | €4.12 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (€1.79) | €1.25 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (€2.80) | €3.89 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ﷼ (€1.23) | €1.54 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ﷼ (€5.66) | €4.96 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ﷼ (€1.43) | €1.52 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.02 ﷼ (€1.17) | €0.95 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 ﷼ (€3.17) | €1.33 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 151 ﷼ (€35) | €9 | + 276% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.77 ﷼ (€1.11) | €1.98 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.41 ﷼ (€1.03) | €0.71 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 146% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,972 ﷼ (€2,323) | €764 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,384 ﷼ (€1,487) | €503 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 483 ﷼ (€112) | €111 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,806 ﷼ (€1,353) | €443 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,011 ﷼ (€935) | €336 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 ﷼ (€69) | €77 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 271 ﷼ (€63) | €20 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,041 ﷼ (€243) | €302 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270 ﷼ (€63) | €109 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (€8) | €7 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 ﷼ (€8) | €5.95 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 13% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 236 ﷼ (€55) | €75 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 194 ﷼ (€45) | €30 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 370 ﷼ (€86) | €86 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394 ﷼ (€92) | €102 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,171 ﷼ (€17,280) | €20,541 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.43 ﷼ (€0.33) | €1.57 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 203 ﷼ (€47) | €30 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 35% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (€4.14) | €4.70 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 69 ﷼ (€16) | €9 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 191 ﷼ (€44) | €37 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 ﷼ (€5.89) | €4.52 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (€4.25) | €3.51 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 ﷼ (€5.35) | €3.96 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 ﷼ (€3.21) | €1.76 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (€2.76) | €2.46 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 ﷼ (€12) | €11 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 43% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190 ﷼ (€44) | €29 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75 ﷼ (€17) | €15 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 ﷼ (€70) | €41 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 375 ﷼ (€87) | €49 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75 ﷼ (€17) | €10 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (€5.24) | €3.89 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (€11) | €4.10 | + 178% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,038 ﷼ (€475) | €455 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (€0.23) | €0.46 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 573 ﷼ (€133) | €37 | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 ﷼ (€4.29) | €4.60 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,482 prices entered by 262 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 45% more expensive than in Greece
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