Cost of living in Qatar compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 168% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 ﷼ (Rp 420,361) | Rp 67,167 | + 526% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 ﷼ (Rp 135,885) | Rp 60,225 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 ﷼ (Rp 76,176) | Rp 32,593 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Rp 31,334) | Rp 24,570 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (Rp 64,149) | Rp 31,337 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.83 ﷼ (Rp 26,289) | Rp 12,592 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 ﷼ (Rp 94,985) | Rp 72,901 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (Rp 34,044) | Rp 45,403 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.16 ﷼ (Rp 23,302) | Rp 22,376 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ﷼ (Rp 162,851) | Rp 32,966 | + 394% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 142 ﷼ (Rp 639,872) | Rp 344,694 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (Rp 30,221) | Rp 18,943 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ﷼ (Rp 28,119) | Rp 15,178 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,147 ﷼ (Rp 41,270,081) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,116 ﷼ (Rp 23,084,554) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 401 ﷼ (Rp 1,808,378) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,490 ﷼ (Rp 24,769,827) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,850 ﷼ (Rp 17,372,917) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 254 ﷼ (Rp 1,147,169) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 326 ﷼ (Rp 1,472,975) | Rp 378,883 | + 289% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 733 ﷼ (Rp 3,308,050) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355 ﷼ (Rp 1,603,132) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ﷼ (Rp 141,954) | Rp 91,402 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 ﷼ (Rp 196,506) | Rp 83,441 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ﷼ (Rp 960,972) | Rp 651,126 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 ﷼ (Rp 889,737) | Rp 458,661 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (Rp 1,736,096) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330 ﷼ (Rp 1,487,842) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,945 ﷼ (Rp 365,224,757) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.06 ﷼ (Rp 9,277) | Rp 12,092 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 220 ﷼ (Rp 990,458) | Rp 590,226 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 157% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ﷼ (Rp 99,964) | Rp 22,456 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58 ﷼ (Rp 261,695) | Rp 96,147 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 281 ﷼ (Rp 1,269,304) | Rp 264,826 | + 379% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 ﷼ (Rp 138,312) | Rp 66,604 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 ﷼ (Rp 53,156) | Rp 26,592 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ﷼ (Rp 60,330) | Rp 33,023 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ﷼ (Rp 38,491) | Rp 27,953 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 ﷼ (Rp 32,737) | Rp 21,349 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 ﷼ (Rp 208,337) | Rp 84,361 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 155% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 233 ﷼ (Rp 1,049,845) | Rp 261,890 | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 ﷼ (Rp 496,784) | Rp 96,262 | + 416% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120 ﷼ (Rp 539,616) | Rp 496,791 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 325 ﷼ (Rp 1,467,845) | Rp 397,663 | + 269% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 ﷼ (Rp 452,498) | Rp 149,637 | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (Rp 101,077) | Rp 38,785 | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 ﷼ (Rp 248,391) | Rp 50,891 | + 388% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 ﷼ (Rp 4,060,790) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 ﷼ (Rp 1,726,310) | Rp 433,566 | + 298% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 ﷼ (Rp 82,631) | Rp 43,715 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 564 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
4511.989
IDR
/
QAR
Cost of living in Qatar is 108% more expensive than in Indonesia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Argentina is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 108% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 196% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 128% more expensive than in Indonesia