Cost of living in Qatar compared to Italy
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Qatar is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Qatar | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (€3.17) | €5.52 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (€1.85) | €1.48 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (€3.12) | €3.71 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (€1.36) | €3.03 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (€4.96) | €7 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (€1.73) | €2.27 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (€0.96) | €1.75 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (€1.90) | €1.56 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (€23) | €7 | + 254% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (€1.76) | €2.30 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (€1.34) | €1.74 | - 23% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Qatar is 56% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Qatar | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (€3,083) | €1,937 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (€2,049) | €1,271 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (€269) | €198 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (€1,682) | €1,175 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (€1,034) | €797 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (€93) | €130 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (€82) | €26 | + 210% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (€583) | €335 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (€107) | €132 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ﷼ (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (€12) | €11 | + 8% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Qatar is 5% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Qatar | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (€60) | €77 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (€47) | €34 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (€85) | €90 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (€88) | €117 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Qatar is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Qatar | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (€21,662) | €30,879 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (€0.54) | €1.84 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (€35) | €37 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Qatar is about the same as in Italy | ||||
Qatar | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (€4.50) | €10 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (€16) | €10 | + 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 ﷼ (€74) | €105 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (€5.07) | €6 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (€4.99) | €4.20 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (€8) | €3.51 | + 116% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (€5.07) | €3.36 | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.41 ﷼ (€1.37) | €2.90 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ﷼ (€16) | €20 | - 17% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Qatar is 14% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Qatar | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (€74) | €39 | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (€22) | €19 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 ﷼ (€27) | €78 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (€52) | €75 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (€28) | €10 | + 191% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (€5.14) | €1.81 | + 184% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (€11) | €5.39 | + 104% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (€430) | €830 | - 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (€0.25) | €0.34 | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (€109) | €56 | + 95% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (€5.26) | €6 | - 12% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 7% more expensive than in Italy
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