Cost of living in Qatar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 ﷼ (₨843) | ₨390 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 ﷼ (₨421) | ₨281 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ﷼ (₨302) | ₨140 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨133) | ₨52 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (₨290) | ₨72 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.86 ﷼ (₨96) | ₨37 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ﷼ (₨483) | ₨213 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.90 ﷼ (₨116) | ₨141 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00 ﷼ (₨79) | ₨28 | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 ﷼ (₨217) | ₨127 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (₨2,956) | ₨817 | + 262% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.47 ﷼ (₨88) | ₨84 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.26 ﷼ (₨104) | ₨35 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 312% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 312% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,945 ﷼ (₨156,685) | ₨31,113 | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,220 ﷼ (₨102,950) | ₨20,117 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 451 ﷼ (₨8,899) | ₨4,307 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,188 ﷼ (₨122,028) | ₨23,419 | + 421% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,662 ﷼ (₨72,216) | ₨13,598 | + 431% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 242 ﷼ (₨4,776) | ₨3,303 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 ﷼ (₨5,370) | ₨741 | + 625% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,205 ﷼ (₨23,758) | ₨30,160 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 275 ﷼ (₨5,423) | ₨10,528 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 ﷼ (₨827) | ₨379 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (₨583) | ₨306 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 245 ﷼ (₨4,833) | ₨2,349 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 223 ﷼ (₨4,407) | ₨2,531 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 332 ﷼ (₨6,542) | ₨3,763 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 453 ﷼ (₨8,925) | ₨2,826 | + 216% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,870 ﷼ (₨1,417,304) | ₨931,795 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.64 ﷼ (₨32) | ₨76 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ﷼ (₨4,533) | ₨1,223 | + 271% | |
| Personal Care | + 204% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 204% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (₨362) | ₨107 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 ﷼ (₨2,088) | ₨210 | + 895% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 185 ﷼ (₨3,642) | ₨959 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29 ﷼ (₨570) | ₨255 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 ﷼ (₨544) | ₨173 | + 214% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (₨381) | ₨241 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (₨238) | ₨151 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 ﷼ (₨358) | ₨69 | + 418% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 ﷼ (₨1,043) | ₨240 | + 334% | |
| Entertainment | + 220% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 220% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 216 ﷼ (₨4,259) | ₨1,182 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72 ﷼ (₨1,415) | ₨467 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 376 ﷼ (₨7,418) | ₨1,718 | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 387 ﷼ (₨7,635) | ₨1,929 | + 296% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (₨1,464) | ₨692 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (₨461) | ₨217 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 47 ﷼ (₨929) | ₨225 | + 313% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,038 ﷼ (₨40,188) | ₨34,583 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.79 ﷼ (₨16) | ₨3.67 | + 327% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 541 ﷼ (₨10,678) | ₨1,938 | + 451% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 ﷼ (₨437) | ₨241 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 176% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,997 prices entered by 2,357 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 176% more expensive than in India
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