Cost of living in Qatar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 182% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 182% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (₨898) | ₨371 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (₨570) | ₨339 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (₨464) | ₨172 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨165) | ₨55 | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (₨316) | ₨90 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (₨129) | ₨45 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (₨604) | ₨236 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (₨160) | ₨162 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (₨109) | ₨32 | + 246% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (₨691) | ₨158 | + 338% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148 ﷼ (₨3,321) | ₨769 | + 332% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (₨200) | ₨88 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 ﷼ (₨104) | ₨39 | + 164% | |
| Housing | + 409% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 409% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,893 ﷼ (₨244,365) | ₨46,976 | + 420% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (₨156,221) | ₨26,959 | + 479% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439 ﷼ (₨9,847) | ₨5,564 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (₨172,076) | ₨24,930 | + 590% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (₨99,106) | ₨14,320 | + 592% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (₨8,251) | ₨5,294 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (₨7,339) | ₨659 | + 1014% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (₨44,716) | ₨29,641 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (₨9,348) | ₨12,041 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (₨1,324) | ₨548 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (₨664) | ₨442 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (₨4,954) | ₨2,594 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (₨3,752) | ₨2,556 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (₨8,043) | ₨4,248 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (₨8,075) | ₨3,070 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (₨2,342,862) | ₨1,062,730 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (₨48) | ₨108 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (₨3,365) | ₨1,165 | + 189% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (₨399) | ₨126 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (₨1,461) | ₨247 | + 491% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (₨5,900) | ₨1,330 | + 343% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (₨449) | ₨392 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₨315) | ₨206 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₨320) | ₨267 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (₨284) | ₨177 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (₨206) | ₨88 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (₨1,314) | ₨306 | + 329% | |
| Entertainment | + 219% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 219% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (₨4,468) | ₨1,485 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (₨1,755) | ₨647 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (₨8,671) | ₨1,500 | + 478% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (₨7,204) | ₨1,809 | + 298% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (₨1,752) | ₨641 | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (₨518) | ₨204 | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (₨1,346) | ₨179 | + 651% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (₨38,114) | ₨47,498 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (₨16) | ₨1.06 | + 1419% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (₨10,219) | ₨1,773 | + 476% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 ﷼ (₨458) | ₨236 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
22.433
INR
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Cost of living in Qatar is 204% more expensive than in India
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