Cost of living in Qatar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 273% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 273% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 ﷼ (₨2,628) | ₨388 | + 578% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 ﷼ (₨738) | ₨353 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 ﷼ (₨397) | ₨171 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨158) | ₨61 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ﷼ (₨311) | ₨97 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.86 ﷼ (₨115) | ₨44 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 ﷼ (₨617) | ₨280 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (₨173) | ₨201 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.88 ﷼ (₨92) | ₨39 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 ﷼ (₨1,053) | ₨170 | + 519% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (₨3,555) | ₨968 | + 267% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (₨174) | ₨94 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.99 ﷼ (₨142) | ₨41 | + 243% | |
| Housing | + 332% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 332% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,206 ﷼ (₨218,157) | ₨45,234 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,841 ﷼ (₨114,716) | ₨28,493 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500 ﷼ (₨11,840) | ₨5,512 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,864 ﷼ (₨138,954) | ₨27,104 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,968 ﷼ (₨94,044) | ₨16,498 | + 470% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 279 ﷼ (₨6,618) | ₨5,022 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 332 ﷼ (₨7,863) | ₨766 | + 926% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,848 ﷼ (₨43,794) | ₨27,423 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 393 ﷼ (₨9,311) | ₨11,276 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (₨715) | ₨457 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78 ﷼ (₨1,851) | ₨852 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 226 ﷼ (₨5,355) | ₨2,535 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 217 ﷼ (₨5,152) | ₨2,669 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 397 ﷼ (₨9,412) | ₨4,180 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330 ﷼ (₨7,815) | ₨2,901 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,945 ﷼ (₨1,918,253) | ₨1,932,470 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.01 ﷼ (₨48) | ₨103 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 ﷼ (₨2,967) | ₨1,460 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ﷼ (₨525) | ₨96 | + 446% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58 ﷼ (₨1,374) | ₨252 | + 445% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 281 ﷼ (₨6,667) | ₨1,154 | + 478% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 ﷼ (₨726) | ₨364 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 ﷼ (₨279) | ₨246 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ﷼ (₨317) | ₨277 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ﷼ (₨202) | ₨175 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 ﷼ (₨172) | ₨86 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 ﷼ (₨1,094) | ₨303 | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 155% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Qatar | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 233 ﷼ (₨5,514) | ₨1,435 | + 284% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 ﷼ (₨2,609) | ₨651 | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120 ﷼ (₨2,834) | ₨1,802 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 325 ﷼ (₨7,709) | ₨2,158 | + 257% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 ﷼ (₨2,377) | ₨578 | + 311% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (₨531) | ₨211 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 ﷼ (₨1,305) | ₨198 | + 560% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 ﷼ (₨21,328) | ₨44,324 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨6 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 ﷼ (₨9,067) | ₨1,850 | + 390% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 ﷼ (₨435) | ₨288 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,504 prices entered by 731 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Qatar is 170% more expensive than in India
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