Cost of living in Qatar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 152% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 ﷼ (₨1,344) | ₨370 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (₨506) | ₨294 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (₨419) | ₨143 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨149) | ₨52 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 ﷼ (₨204) | ₨73 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.61 ﷼ (₨92) | ₨36 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 ﷼ (₨470) | ₨227 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (₨138) | ₨140 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.39 ﷼ (₨88) | ₨31 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 ﷼ (₨272) | ₨132 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 ﷼ (₨2,642) | ₨774 | + 241% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.03 ﷼ (₨101) | ₨85 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.07 ﷼ (₨82) | ₨36 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 406% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 406% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,862 ﷼ (₨197,660) | ₨33,366 | + 492% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,764 ﷼ (₨135,563) | ₨19,918 | + 581% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 476 ﷼ (₨9,531) | ₨4,363 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,241 ﷼ (₨125,088) | ₨19,036 | + 557% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,789 ﷼ (₨75,935) | ₨12,499 | + 508% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 319 ﷼ (₨6,401) | ₨3,334 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 259 ﷼ (₨5,189) | ₨676 | + 667% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,014 ﷼ (₨20,324) | ₨29,555 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 310 ﷼ (₨6,215) | ₨10,444 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ﷼ (₨773) | ₨411 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (₨739) | ₨211 | + 250% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (₨4,754) | ₨2,314 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ﷼ (₨4,266) | ₨2,579 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459 ﷼ (₨9,197) | ₨3,601 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (₨7,690) | ₨2,719 | + 183% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 164% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (₨1,471,494) | ₨918,724 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.35 ﷼ (₨27) | ₨80 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 354 ﷼ (₨7,090) | ₨1,164 | + 509% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (₨356) | ₨100 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67 ﷼ (₨1,340) | ₨212 | + 531% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214 ﷼ (₨4,287) | ₨624 | + 587% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 ﷼ (₨506) | ₨316 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₨273) | ₨161 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 ﷼ (₨517) | ₨254 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (₨245) | ₨140 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (₨168) | ₨68 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 66 ﷼ (₨1,331) | ₨239 | + 456% | |
| Entertainment | + 253% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 253% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 ﷼ (₨4,595) | ₨1,175 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ﷼ (₨1,635) | ₨473 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (₨7,747) | ₨1,631 | + 375% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366 ﷼ (₨7,345) | ₨1,624 | + 352% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (₨1,566) | ₨568 | + 176% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (₨494) | ₨193 | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (₨981) | ₨190 | + 416% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (₨34,052) | ₨36,202 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (₨20) | ₨5.27 | + 280% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (₨12,396) | ₨1,577 | + 686% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 ﷼ (₨302) | ₨271 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 229% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
20.043
INR
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QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,294 prices entered by 2,122 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 229% more expensive than in India
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