Cost of living in Qatar compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ﷼ (58 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (22 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (18 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (8 ₪) | 5.98 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.36 ﷼ (3.93 ₪) | 5.96 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (16 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (6 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.12 ﷼ (3.72 ₪) | 3.98 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (27 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 ﷼ (105 ₪) | 57 ₪ | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.24 ﷼ (4.72 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.81 ﷼ (4.33 ₪) | 5.18 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 29% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,081 ﷼ (9,087 ₪) | 6,951 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,466 ﷼ (6,730 ₪) | 5,811 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ﷼ (507 ₪) | 680 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,490 ﷼ (5,850 ₪) | 4,654 ₪ | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,476 ﷼ (4,035 ₪) | 3,640 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 397 ﷼ (357 ₪) | 413 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262 ﷼ (236 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 233% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,220 ﷼ (1,100 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (366 ₪) | 414 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (35 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (33 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 23% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (214 ₪) | 213 ₪ | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ﷼ (192 ₪) | 138 ₪ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459 ﷼ (414 ₪) | 338 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (346 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (66,175 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.28 ﷼ (1.15 ₪) | 5.41 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 378 ﷼ (341 ₪) | 227 ₪ | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (16 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 ﷼ (55 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 ﷼ (184 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (18 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (13 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 ﷼ (24 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 ﷼ (15 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ﷼ (57 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 14% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 ﷼ (207 ₪) | 145 ₪ | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ﷼ (74 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (348 ₪) | 160 ₪ | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366 ﷼ (330 ₪) | 305 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (70 ₪) | 48 ₪ | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (22 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (44 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (1,531 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (0.90 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (557 ₪) | 237 ₪ | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 ﷼ (15 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.901
ILS
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,152 prices entered by 157 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 11% more expensive than in Israel
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