Cost of living in Qatar compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Qatar is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
Qatar | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (₨720) | ₨417 | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (₨579) | ₨340 | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (₨285) | ₨168 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨166) | ₨60 | + 178% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (₨280) | ₨87 | + 222% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (₨123) | ₨47 | + 159% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (₨446) | ₨243 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (₨156) | ₨182 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (₨86) | ₨32 | + 170% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (₨170) | ₨155 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (₨2,089) | ₨912 | + 129% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (₨158) | ₨88 | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (₨120) | ₨39 | + 207% | |
Housing | + 427% | |||
Housing in Qatar is 427% more expensive than in India | ||||
Qatar | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (₨277,153) | ₨46,457 | + 497% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (₨184,166) | ₨26,696 | + 590% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (₨24,190) | ₨4,673 | + 418% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (₨151,200) | ₨26,601 | + 468% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (₨92,971) | ₨14,895 | + 524% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (₨8,373) | ₨4,065 | + 106% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (₨7,362) | ₨595 | + 1138% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (₨52,374) | ₨29,913 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (₨9,575) | ₨10,503 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ﷼ (₨778) | ₨455 | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (₨1,047) | ₨647 | + 62% | |
Clothes | + 72% | |||
Clothes in Qatar is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
Qatar | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (₨5,406) | ₨2,412 | + 124% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (₨4,217) | ₨2,912 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (₨7,619) | ₨4,109 | + 85% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (₨7,932) | ₨2,950 | + 169% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Qatar is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
Qatar | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (₨1,947,206) | ₨1,910,150 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (₨48) | ₨102 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (₨3,157) | ₨1,062 | + 197% | |
Personal Care | + 227% | |||
Personal Care in Qatar is 227% more expensive than in India | ||||
Qatar | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (₨405) | ₨140 | + 190% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (₨1,483) | ₨241 | + 515% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 ﷼ (₨6,629) | ₨953 | + 596% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (₨455) | ₨386 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (₨448) | ₨200 | + 125% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (₨683) | ₨294 | + 132% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (₨455) | ₨155 | + 193% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.41 ﷼ (₨123) | ₨86 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ﷼ (₨1,478) | ₨275 | + 438% | |
Entertainment | + 225% | |||
Entertainment in Qatar is 225% more expensive than in India | ||||
Qatar | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (₨6,639) | ₨1,451 | + 358% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (₨2,006) | ₨688 | + 192% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 ﷼ (₨2,397) | ₨1,587 | + 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (₨4,717) | ₨2,125 | + 122% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (₨2,504) | ₨625 | + 301% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (₨462) | ₨191 | + 142% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (₨991) | ₨188 | + 426% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (₨38,678) | ₨47,373 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (₨23) | ₨1.67 | + 1264% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (₨9,780) | ₨1,611 | + 507% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (₨473) | ₨289 | + 64% | |
TOTAL | + 179% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
22.765
INR
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QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,592 prices entered by 1,097 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 179% more expensive than in India
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