- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 181% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 ﷼ (₨1,560) | ₨418 | + 273% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (₨484) | ₨265 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (₨366) | ₨142 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨144) | ₨51 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (₨292) | ₨72 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (₨148) | ₨41 | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (₨431) | ₨199 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (₨161) | ₨137 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.19 ﷼ (₨103) | ₨24 | + 321% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (₨385) | ₨119 | + 223% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 ﷼ (₨1,938) | ₨819 | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.57 ﷼ (₨111) | ₨81 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.24 ﷼ (₨84) | ₨32 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 372% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 372% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,422 ﷼ (₨206,708) | ₨31,431 | + 558% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,718 ﷼ (₨133,245) | ₨21,497 | + 520% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 372 ﷼ (₨7,378) | ₨4,243 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,396 ﷼ (₨166,524) | ₨25,452 | + 554% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,228 ﷼ (₨83,855) | ₨15,583 | + 438% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 222 ﷼ (₨4,395) | ₨3,616 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 244 ﷼ (₨4,847) | ₨851 | + 469% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,391 ﷼ (₨27,583) | ₨33,661 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 438 ﷼ (₨8,690) | ₨10,307 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (₨753) | ₨374 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (₨658) | ₨523 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 256 ﷼ (₨5,087) | ₨2,399 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (₨4,807) | ₨2,719 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (₨8,056) | ₨3,707 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (₨8,096) | ₨2,916 | + 178% | |
| Transportation | + 163% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 163% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,168 ﷼ (₨1,550,358) | ₨871,156 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (₨38) | ₨77 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 344 ﷼ (₨6,817) | ₨1,309 | + 421% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (₨336) | ₨131 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (₨1,172) | ₨284 | + 313% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 233 ﷼ (₨4,623) | ₨1,278 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (₨532) | ₨244 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (₨324) | ₨179 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (₨348) | ₨223 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (₨231) | ₨135 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (₨248) | ₨69 | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (₨892) | ₨283 | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (₨3,919) | ₨1,223 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (₨1,699) | ₨473 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (₨5,236) | ₨1,803 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (₨6,761) | ₨1,830 | + 269% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (₨1,206) | ₨627 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (₨404) | ₨190 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 ﷼ (₨830) | ₨204 | + 307% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (₨53,041) | ₨38,971 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (₨13) | ₨53 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 582 ﷼ (₨11,546) | ₨1,893 | + 510% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (₨197) | ₨249 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 179% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 179% more expensive than in India
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