Cost of living in Qatar compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 20% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Qatar | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 92 ﷼ (94 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 ﷼ (26 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ﷼ (19 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ﷼ (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ (26 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ﷼ (5.40 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (28 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (4.98 ₪) | 4.91 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (32 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 ﷼ (114 ₪) | 49 ₪ | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 ﷼ (4.35 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 42% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Qatar | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,226 ﷼ (11,490 ₪) | 9,439 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,751 ﷼ (7,933 ₪) | 6,963 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 596 ﷼ (610 ₪) | 890 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (7,851 ₪) | 5,615 ₪ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (4,522 ₪) | 4,155 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (376 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 505 ﷼ (517 ₪) | 101 ₪ | + 413% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,531 ﷼ (1,567 ₪) | 1,838 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (431 ₪) | 467 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 ﷼ (55 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (33 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Qatar | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (226 ₪) | 343 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ﷼ (154 ₪) | 208 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (367 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (368 ₪) | 501 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Qatar | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (106,894 ₪) | 140,285 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17 ﷼ (2.22 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 ﷼ (127 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 4% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Qatar | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (18 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (67 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (269 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (20 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (13 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (60 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 28% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Qatar | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (204 ₪) | 167 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (80 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (396 ₪) | 308 ₪ | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (329 ₪) | 291 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (80 ₪) | 54 ₪ | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (24 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (61 ₪) | 31 ₪ | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (1,739 ₪) | 2,949 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (0.74 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 448% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 ﷼ (358 ₪) | 260 ₪ | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (18 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 974 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.024
ILS
/
QAR
Cost of living in Qatar is 8% more expensive than in Israel
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