Cost of living in Qatar compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 146% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 92 ﷼ (Rp 374,852) | Rp 45,378 | + 726% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 ﷼ (Rp 104,667) | Rp 54,330 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ﷼ (Rp 77,283) | Rp 27,591 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ﷼ (Rp 25,850) | Rp 19,722 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ (Rp 103,690) | Rp 26,707 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ﷼ (Rp 21,585) | Rp 18,501 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (Rp 110,239) | Rp 56,542 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Rp 29,239) | Rp 42,973 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (Rp 19,928) | Rp 22,558 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (Rp 126,136) | Rp 34,959 | + 261% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 ﷼ (Rp 457,435) | Rp 337,317 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (Rp 36,083) | Rp 20,426 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 ﷼ (Rp 17,382) | Rp 17,971 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 244% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 244% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,226 ﷼ (Rp 45,946,543) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,751 ﷼ (Rp 31,721,667) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 596 ﷼ (Rp 2,438,818) | Rp 496,641 | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (Rp 31,394,205) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (Rp 18,081,155) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (Rp 1,505,325) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 505 ﷼ (Rp 2,067,449) | Rp 400,530 | + 416% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,531 ﷼ (Rp 6,266,301) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (Rp 1,721,468) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 ﷼ (Rp 220,385) | Rp 43,866 | + 402% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (Rp 133,123) | Rp 71,573 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (Rp 903,784) | Rp 624,572 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ﷼ (Rp 613,914) | Rp 439,901 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (Rp 1,467,442) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (Rp 1,473,201) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (Rp 427,439,587) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17 ﷼ (Rp 8,890) | Rp 11,904 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 ﷼ (Rp 509,589) | Rp 150,291 | + 239% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 152% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (Rp 72,739) | Rp 36,367 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (Rp 266,538) | Rp 60,467 | + 341% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (Rp 1,076,461) | Rp 313,421 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (Rp 81,855) | Rp 130,123 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Rp 57,470) | Rp 19,595 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Rp 58,333) | Rp 34,558 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (Rp 51,732) | Rp 30,035 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (Rp 37,651) | Rp 15,580 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (Rp 239,731) | Rp 88,350 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 109% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (Rp 815,147) | Rp 216,012 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (Rp 320,241) | Rp 104,481 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (Rp 1,581,991) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (Rp 1,314,291) | Rp 383,761 | + 242% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (Rp 319,694) | Rp 162,937 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (Rp 94,429) | Rp 36,298 | + 160% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (Rp 245,566) | Rp 40,791 | + 502% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (Rp 6,953,598) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (Rp 2,944) | Rp 2,029 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 ﷼ (Rp 1,431,307) | Rp 496,553 | + 188% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (Rp 70,554) | Rp 35,528 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 782 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 130% more expensive than in Indonesia
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