- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 171% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ﷼ (₨1,416) | ₨417 | + 240% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (₨480) | ₨267 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (₨352) | ₨142 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨140) | ₨52 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ﷼ (₨326) | ₨72 | + 354% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (₨146) | ₨40 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (₨431) | ₨201 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (₨157) | ₨139 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.41 ﷼ (₨88) | ₨25 | + 255% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (₨375) | ₨121 | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 ﷼ (₨2,006) | ₨831 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.64 ﷼ (₨112) | ₨82 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.49 ﷼ (₨89) | ₨33 | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 352% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 352% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,431 ﷼ (₨207,429) | ₨31,043 | + 568% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,754 ﷼ (₨134,310) | ₨21,326 | + 530% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 ﷼ (₨7,804) | ₨4,411 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,672 ﷼ (₨152,561) | ₨25,463 | + 499% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,214 ﷼ (₨83,809) | ₨15,734 | + 433% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 ﷼ (₨5,339) | ₨3,891 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 243 ﷼ (₨4,836) | ₨842 | + 474% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,375 ﷼ (₨27,339) | ₨33,524 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 ﷼ (₨8,427) | ₨10,591 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (₨725) | ₨382 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (₨660) | ₨545 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 224 ﷼ (₨4,457) | ₨2,401 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (₨4,820) | ₨2,707 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (₨8,077) | ₨3,722 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (₨8,118) | ₨2,923 | + 178% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 140% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,286 ﷼ (₨1,536,915) | ₨876,281 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (₨38) | ₨78 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 303 ﷼ (₨6,032) | ₨1,320 | + 357% | |
| 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 ﷼ (₨337) | ₨136 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (₨1,175) | ₨283 | + 315% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 ﷼ (₨5,191) | ₨1,544 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (₨533) | ₨255 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (₨325) | ₨177 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (₨349) | ₨228 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (₨231) | ₨132 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (₨249) | ₨70 | + 255% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (₨894) | ₨278 | + 222% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (₨3,929) | ₨1,197 | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (₨1,703) | ₨471 | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (₨5,250) | ₨1,987 | + 164% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (₨6,779) | ₨1,801 | + 276% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (₨1,210) | ₨643 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (₨405) | ₨195 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ (₨856) | ₨206 | + 316% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (₨53,181) | ₨38,465 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (₨13) | ₨58 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 542 ﷼ (₨10,774) | ₨1,869 | + 476% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (₨201) | ₨248 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 162% more expensive than in India
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