- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 157% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ﷼ (₨1,288) | ₨388 | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (₨464) | ₨270 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (₨376) | ₨143 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨129) | ₨51 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (₨270) | ₨71 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (₨146) | ₨44 | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32 ﷼ (₨613) | ₨194 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (₨157) | ₨135 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.28 ﷼ (₨100) | ₨24 | + 310% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 ﷼ (₨302) | ₨118 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 85 ﷼ (₨1,605) | ₨808 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.76 ﷼ (₨109) | ₨80 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.58 ﷼ (₨87) | ₨31 | + 178% | |
| Housing | + 374% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 374% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,098 ﷼ (₨210,066) | ₨31,168 | + 574% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,302 ﷼ (₨138,216) | ₨21,079 | + 556% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 379 ﷼ (₨7,178) | ₨4,455 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,560 ﷼ (₨162,038) | ₨24,040 | + 574% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,578 ﷼ (₨86,663) | ₨14,834 | + 484% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 223 ﷼ (₨4,220) | ₨3,763 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (₨4,758) | ₨864 | + 450% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,288 ﷼ (₨24,382) | ₨34,066 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 ﷼ (₨7,882) | ₨10,550 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 ﷼ (₨693) | ₨380 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 ﷼ (₨675) | ₨547 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 268 ﷼ (₨5,080) | ₨2,434 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 252 ﷼ (₨4,765) | ₨2,795 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 412 ﷼ (₨7,805) | ₨3,704 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 447 ﷼ (₨8,462) | ₨2,918 | + 190% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,091 ﷼ (₨1,497,115) | ₨860,557 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.79 ﷼ (₨34) | ₨75 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ﷼ (₨4,238) | ₨1,286 | + 230% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (₨383) | ₨117 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 73 ﷼ (₨1,378) | ₨284 | + 385% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 239 ﷼ (₨4,532) | ₨1,445 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 ﷼ (₨359) | ₨240 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (₨306) | ₨178 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (₨352) | ₨218 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ﷼ (₨202) | ₨139 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (₨226) | ₨69 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 ﷼ (₨680) | ₨272 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 210 ﷼ (₨3,980) | ₨1,206 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87 ﷼ (₨1,656) | ₨468 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 ﷼ (₨5,768) | ₨1,762 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 353 ﷼ (₨6,685) | ₨1,842 | + 263% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62 ﷼ (₨1,166) | ₨676 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 ﷼ (₨398) | ₨188 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 ﷼ (₨756) | ₨206 | + 267% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,828 ﷼ (₨53,533) | ₨38,915 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (₨12) | ₨27 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 626 ﷼ (₨11,843) | ₨1,882 | + 529% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (₨191) | ₨245 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 174% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 174% more expensive than in India
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