- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 5% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ﷼ (72 ₪) | 58 ₪ | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (24 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (18 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ﷼ (16 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (8 ₪) | 5.88 ₪ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (22 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (8 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 ﷼ (4.59 ₪) | 4.44 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (19 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 ﷼ (101 ₪) | 51 ₪ | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.60 ﷼ (5.62 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.47 ﷼ (4.49 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 41% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,522 ﷼ (10,569 ₪) | 7,614 ₪ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,726 ﷼ (6,756 ₪) | 5,649 ₪ | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 ﷼ (394 ₪) | 735 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,768 ﷼ (7,803 ₪) | 4,304 ₪ | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,228 ﷼ (4,247 ₪) | 3,156 ₪ | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 ﷼ (270 ₪) | 464 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 237 ﷼ (238 ₪) | 72 ₪ | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,375 ﷼ (1,381 ₪) | 1,873 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 ﷼ (426 ₪) | 397 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (37 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (33 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 9% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 224 ﷼ (225 ₪) | 335 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (243 ₪) | 183 ₪ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (408 ₪) | 431 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (410 ₪) | 455 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 1% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,286 ﷼ (77,633 ₪) | 134,265 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (1.92 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 337 ﷼ (339 ₪) | 231 ₪ | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 13% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (17 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (59 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 ﷼ (262 ₪) | 406 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (27 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (16 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (18 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (45 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 25% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (198 ₪) | 152 ₪ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (86 ₪) | 81 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (265 ₪) | 316 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (342 ₪) | 272 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (61 ₪) | 45 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (20 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ (43 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (2,686 ₪) | 2,340 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (0.66 ₪) | 0.71 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 542 ﷼ (544 ₪) | 324 ₪ | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (10 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.004
ILS
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,331 prices entered by 388 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 16% more expensive than in Israel
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