Cost of living in Qatar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 149% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ﷼ (₨1,173) | ₨350 | + 235% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (₨506) | ₨290 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (₨419) | ₨142 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨145) | ₨52 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (₨246) | ₨72 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.80 ﷼ (₨96) | ₨36 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 ﷼ (₨470) | ₨229 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ﷼ (₨127) | ₨138 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.56 ﷼ (₨91) | ₨31 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 ﷼ (₨272) | ₨132 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 126 ﷼ (₨2,529) | ₨763 | + 231% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.03 ﷼ (₨101) | ₨85 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.07 ﷼ (₨82) | ₨36 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 379% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 379% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,274 ﷼ (₨185,951) | ₨33,514 | + 455% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,126 ﷼ (₨122,837) | ₨20,078 | + 512% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 485 ﷼ (₨9,720) | ₨4,877 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,241 ﷼ (₨125,138) | ₨19,082 | + 556% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,789 ﷼ (₨75,965) | ₨12,146 | + 525% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 319 ﷼ (₨6,404) | ₨3,419 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262 ﷼ (₨5,254) | ₨678 | + 675% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,014 ﷼ (₨20,332) | ₨29,148 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 310 ﷼ (₨6,217) | ₨10,326 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ﷼ (₨773) | ₨399 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 ﷼ (₨686) | ₨250 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (₨4,755) | ₨2,330 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 194 ﷼ (₨3,896) | ₨2,598 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 370 ﷼ (₨7,411) | ₨3,668 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (₨7,693) | ₨2,755 | + 179% | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 162% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (₨1,472,081) | ₨921,658 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.46 ﷼ (₨29) | ₨79 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 354 ﷼ (₨7,093) | ₨1,229 | + 477% | |
| Personal Care | + 186% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (₨356) | ₨105 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67 ﷼ (₨1,341) | ₨209 | + 542% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214 ﷼ (₨4,289) | ₨622 | + 590% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 ﷼ (₨507) | ₨319 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (₨366) | ₨163 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 ﷼ (₨517) | ₨255 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (₨245) | ₨141 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ﷼ (₨217) | ₨67 | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 ﷼ (₨1,136) | ₨240 | + 373% | |
| Entertainment | + 235% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 235% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 177 ﷼ (₨3,546) | ₨1,189 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ﷼ (₨1,577) | ₨473 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (₨7,750) | ₨1,675 | + 363% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 343 ﷼ (₨6,883) | ₨1,633 | + 321% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75 ﷼ (₨1,500) | ₨597 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (₨502) | ₨195 | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (₨982) | ₨190 | + 417% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (₨34,066) | ₨35,885 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (₨20) | ₨5.16 | + 289% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (₨12,401) | ₨1,585 | + 682% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (₨334) | ₨271 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 218% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
20.051
INR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,352 prices entered by 2,277 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 218% more expensive than in India
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