- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 166% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66 ﷼ (₨1,274) | ₨394 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (₨468) | ₨261 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (₨343) | ₨143 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨133) | ₨51 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (₨292) | ₨71 | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (₨137) | ₨38 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 ﷼ (₨405) | ₨200 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (₨155) | ₨138 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.92 ﷼ (₨76) | ₨25 | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 ﷼ (₨401) | ₨122 | + 228% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 ﷼ (₨2,340) | ₨836 | + 180% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.88 ﷼ (₨114) | ₨82 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.05 ﷼ (₨79) | ₨33 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 333% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 333% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,486 ﷼ (₨203,826) | ₨30,620 | + 566% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,756 ﷼ (₨131,317) | ₨20,629 | + 537% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 453 ﷼ (₨8,807) | ₨4,565 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,042 ﷼ (₨136,889) | ₨24,219 | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,075 ﷼ (₨79,221) | ₨14,731 | + 438% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 285 ﷼ (₨5,548) | ₨3,655 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 ﷼ (₨4,591) | ₨806 | + 469% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,386 ﷼ (₨26,947) | ₨33,843 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 451 ﷼ (₨8,774) | ₨10,526 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 ﷼ (₨788) | ₨394 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (₨645) | ₨582 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 230 ﷼ (₨4,474) | ₨2,434 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 249 ﷼ (₨4,849) | ₨2,723 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (₨6,970) | ₨3,796 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305 ﷼ (₨5,935) | ₨2,944 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,252 ﷼ (₨1,501,661) | ₨878,740 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.93 ﷼ (₨38) | ₨78 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 315 ﷼ (₨6,119) | ₨1,379 | + 344% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 133% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (₨329) | ₨128 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (₨1,149) | ₨275 | + 317% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 246 ﷼ (₨4,787) | ₨1,366 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (₨521) | ₨254 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (₨317) | ₨178 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (₨371) | ₨228 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ﷼ (₨211) | ₨133 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (₨237) | ₨72 | + 231% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 ﷼ (₨894) | ₨275 | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 192 ﷼ (₨3,732) | ₨1,195 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (₨1,502) | ₨473 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 198 ﷼ (₨3,855) | ₨1,921 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348 ﷼ (₨6,766) | ₨1,985 | + 241% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 68 ﷼ (₨1,321) | ₨593 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (₨427) | ₨227 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 ﷼ (₨994) | ₨206 | + 382% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (₨51,984) | ₨38,148 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (₨13) | ₨63 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 518 ﷼ (₨10,074) | ₨1,870 | + 439% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (₨196) | ₨257 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 150% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 150% more expensive than in India
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