Cost of living in Qatar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 157% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 ﷼ (₨736) | ₨345 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (₨506) | ₨288 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 ﷼ (₨278) | ₨146 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨151) | ₨54 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (₨291) | ₨81 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.08 ﷼ (₨104) | ₨36 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (₨378) | ₨228 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (₨140) | ₨157 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 ﷼ (₨80) | ₨29 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (₨609) | ₨146 | + 318% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 96 ﷼ (₨1,966) | ₨679 | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ﷼ (₨200) | ₨90 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.23 ﷼ (₨107) | ₨35 | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 455% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 455% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,528 ﷼ (₨236,238) | ₨29,804 | + 693% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,730 ﷼ (₨158,398) | ₨20,397 | + 677% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 653 ﷼ (₨13,389) | ₨4,123 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,059 ﷼ (₨124,159) | ₨20,000 | + 521% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,989 ﷼ (₨81,737) | ₨13,091 | + 524% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 ﷼ (₨7,706) | ₨5,317 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (₨6,704) | ₨666 | + 906% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,318 ﷼ (₨26,999) | ₨28,029 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 330 ﷼ (₨6,757) | ₨11,430 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 ﷼ (₨1,066) | ₨350 | + 204% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ﷼ (₨975) | ₨509 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 ﷼ (₨5,115) | ₨2,321 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 ﷼ (₨4,290) | ₨2,519 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (₨7,347) | ₨3,731 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (₨7,376) | ₨2,851 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,500 ﷼ (₨1,485,660) | ₨1,021,150 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (₨39) | ₨96 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 146 ﷼ (₨2,991) | ₨1,210 | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 157% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (₨364) | ₨107 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (₨1,335) | ₨218 | + 513% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (₨5,390) | ₨605 | + 791% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (₨410) | ₨376 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₨288) | ₨192 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (₨374) | ₨268 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (₨259) | ₨164 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (₨189) | ₨80 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ﷼ (₨1,296) | ₨245 | + 430% | |
| Entertainment | + 200% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 200% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (₨4,081) | ₨1,199 | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ﷼ (₨1,628) | ₨486 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (₨7,921) | ₨1,354 | + 485% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 316 ﷼ (₨6,482) | ₨1,712 | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (₨1,601) | ₨684 | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (₨473) | ₨204 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ﷼ (₨1,025) | ₨173 | + 492% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (₨34,816) | ₨44,632 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70 ﷼ (₨14) | ₨2.32 | + 515% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 415 ﷼ (₨8,508) | ₨1,393 | + 511% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (₨344) | ₨279 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 204% more expensive than in India
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