Cost of living in Qatar compared to Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Qatar is 30% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Qatar | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (11,375 Dinar) | 8,494 Dinar | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (9,145 Dinar) | 7,299 Dinar | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (4,497 Dinar) | 5,115 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (2,630 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (4,428 Dinar) | 2,902 Dinar | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (1,939 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 94% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (7,050 Dinar) | 3,689 Dinar | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (2,463 Dinar) | 1,033 Dinar | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (1,357 Dinar) | 928 Dinar | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (2,693 Dinar) | 3,376 Dinar | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58 ﷼ (20,833 Dinar) | 17,812 Dinar | + 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (2,502 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 85% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (1,901 Dinar) | 1,103 Dinar | + 72% | |
Housing | + 209% | |||
Housing in Qatar is 209% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Qatar | Iraq | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (4,379,574 Dinar) | 1,150,780 Dinar | + 281% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (2,910,195 Dinar) | 685,960 Dinar | + 324% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (382,256 Dinar) | 239,233 Dinar | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (2,389,268 Dinar) | 687,702 Dinar | + 247% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (1,469,134 Dinar) | 365,450 Dinar | + 302% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (132,312 Dinar) | 156,166 Dinar | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (116,332 Dinar) | 33,471 Dinar | + 248% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (827,617 Dinar) | 492,291 Dinar | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (151,310 Dinar) | 139,491 Dinar | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ﷼ (12,290 Dinar) | 11,536 Dinar | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (16,548 Dinar) | 6,744 Dinar | + 145% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Qatar is 15% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Qatar | Iraq | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (85,420 Dinar) | 36,636 Dinar | + 133% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (66,638 Dinar) | 72,833 Dinar | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (120,390 Dinar) | 96,719 Dinar | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (125,338 Dinar) | 100,904 Dinar | + 24% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Qatar is 23% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Qatar | Iraq | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (30,769,725 Dinar) | 22,331,000 Dinar | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (763 Dinar) | 612 Dinar | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (49,893 Dinar) | 40,947 Dinar | + 22% | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in Qatar is 99% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Qatar | Iraq | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (6,393 Dinar) | 6,686 Dinar | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (23,428 Dinar) | 14,067 Dinar | + 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 ﷼ (104,747 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 319% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (7,195 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (7,082 Dinar) | 3,996 Dinar | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (10,792 Dinar) | 5,397 Dinar | + 100% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (7,195 Dinar) | 3,252 Dinar | + 121% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.41 ﷼ (1,945 Dinar) | 2,656 Dinar | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ﷼ (23,359 Dinar) | 8,809 Dinar | + 165% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Qatar is 65% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Qatar | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (104,903 Dinar) | 24,416 Dinar | + 330% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (31,694 Dinar) | 24,908 Dinar | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 ﷼ (37,885 Dinar) | 42,697 Dinar | - 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (74,542 Dinar) | 53,886 Dinar | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (39,571 Dinar) | 10,104 Dinar | + 292% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (7,308 Dinar) | 5,911 Dinar | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (15,655 Dinar) | 5,558 Dinar | + 182% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (611,192 Dinar) | 693,561 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (360 Dinar) | 468 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (154,545 Dinar) | 53,963 Dinar | + 186% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (7,476 Dinar) | 2,923 Dinar | + 156% | |
TOTAL | + 86% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 283 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
Exchange rate:
359.736
IQD
/
QAR
Cost of living in Qatar is 86% more expensive than in Iraq
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