Cost of living in Qatar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 ﷼ (₨838) | ₨394 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 ﷼ (₨420) | ₨277 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ﷼ (₨303) | ₨144 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨131) | ₨52 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (₨277) | ₨73 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.24 ﷼ (₨102) | ₨37 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31 ﷼ (₨615) | ₨210 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (₨132) | ₨140 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.81 ﷼ (₨74) | ₨28 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 ﷼ (₨267) | ₨127 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (₨2,928) | ₨865 | + 238% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.21 ﷼ (₨102) | ₨83 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ﷼ (₨126) | ₨35 | + 264% | |
| Housing | + 327% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 327% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,309 ﷼ (₨162,308) | ₨31,574 | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,932 ﷼ (₨115,866) | ₨20,124 | + 476% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 555 ﷼ (₨10,845) | ₨4,098 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,933 ﷼ (₨135,428) | ₨24,066 | + 463% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,681 ﷼ (₨71,893) | ₨14,061 | + 411% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 275 ﷼ (₨5,366) | ₨3,193 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 231 ﷼ (₨4,504) | ₨747 | + 503% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,332 ﷼ (₨26,015) | ₨30,759 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 494 ﷼ (₨9,649) | ₨10,743 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 ﷼ (₨846) | ₨378 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 ﷼ (₨621) | ₨289 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 291 ﷼ (₨5,688) | ₨2,388 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249 ﷼ (₨4,860) | ₨2,586 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 353 ﷼ (₨6,889) | ₨3,770 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 614 ﷼ (₨12,000) | ₨2,768 | + 334% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,030 ﷼ (₨1,719,528) | ₨924,452 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.69 ﷼ (₨33) | ₨76 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 245 ﷼ (₨4,777) | ₨1,221 | + 291% | |
| Personal Care | + 263% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 263% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 ﷼ (₨530) | ₨111 | + 379% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 ﷼ (₨3,828) | ₨211 | + 1712% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 156 ﷼ (₨3,045) | ₨1,038 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 ﷼ (₨782) | ₨250 | + 213% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 ﷼ (₨539) | ₨174 | + 210% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 ﷼ (₨428) | ₨231 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 ﷼ (₨278) | ₨148 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 ﷼ (₨354) | ₨67 | + 425% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 ﷼ (₨1,173) | ₨253 | + 364% | |
| Entertainment | + 265% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 265% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293 ﷼ (₨5,716) | ₨1,215 | + 370% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72 ﷼ (₨1,414) | ₨479 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 376 ﷼ (₨7,347) | ₨1,807 | + 307% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 427 ﷼ (₨8,332) | ₨1,940 | + 329% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (₨1,450) | ₨686 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (₨452) | ₨220 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 ﷼ (₨942) | ₨236 | + 300% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,038 ﷼ (₨39,807) | ₨34,455 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.91 ﷼ (₨18) | ₨3.96 | + 347% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 739 ﷼ (₨14,440) | ₨1,995 | + 624% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 ﷼ (₨432) | ₨244 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 195% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 195% more expensive than in India
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