Cost of living in Qatar compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 60% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Qatar | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 92 ﷼ (5,357 G$) | 1,433 G$ | + 274% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 ﷼ (1,496 G$) | 1,657 G$ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ﷼ (1,104 G$) | 632 G$ | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ﷼ (369 G$) | 483 G$ | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ (1,482 G$) | 777 G$ | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ﷼ (308 G$) | 441 G$ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (1,575 G$) | 1,234 G$ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (418 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (285 G$) | 253 G$ | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (1,802 G$) | 360 G$ | + 401% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 ﷼ (6,537 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (516 G$) | 508 G$ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 ﷼ (248 G$) | 278 G$ | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 173% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Qatar | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,226 ﷼ (656,577 G$) | 243,593 G$ | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,751 ﷼ (453,304 G$) | 139,558 G$ | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 596 ﷼ (34,851 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (448,624 G$) | 155,155 G$ | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (258,380 G$) | 113,824 G$ | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (21,511 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 505 ﷼ (29,544 G$) | 8,190 G$ | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,531 ﷼ (89,546 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (24,600 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 ﷼ (3,149 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (1,902 G$) | 593 G$ | + 221% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 11% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Qatar | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (12,915 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ﷼ (8,773 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (20,970 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (21,052 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 5% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Qatar | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (6,108,124 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17 ﷼ (127 G$) | 309 G$ | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 ﷼ (7,282 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 20% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Qatar | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (1,039 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (3,809 G$) | 600 G$ | + 535% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (15,383 G$) | 4,212 G$ | + 265% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (1,170 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (821 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (834 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (739 G$) | 828 G$ | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (538 G$) | 480 G$ | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (3,426 G$) | 2,279 G$ | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 159% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Qatar | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (11,648 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (4,576 G$) | 2,793 G$ | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (22,607 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (18,781 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (4,568 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (1,349 G$) | 709 G$ | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (3,509 G$) | 360 G$ | + 875% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (99,367 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 562% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (42 G$) | 10 G$ | + 321% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 ﷼ (20,453 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 254% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (1,008 G$) | 1,000 G$ | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 228 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 84% more expensive than in Guyana
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