Cost of living in Qatar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 93% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Qatar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 ﷼ (¥4,158) | ¥1,043 | + 299% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 ﷼ (¥1,159) | ¥796 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 ﷼ (¥689) | ¥518 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (¥274) | ¥219 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ﷼ (¥540) | ¥320 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.86 ﷼ (¥200) | ¥564 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 ﷼ (¥1,072) | ¥1,287 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (¥301) | ¥611 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.88 ﷼ (¥160) | ¥399 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 ﷼ (¥1,738) | ¥307 | + 466% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72 ﷼ (¥2,944) | ¥1,249 | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (¥303) | ¥203 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.99 ﷼ (¥247) | ¥177 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Qatar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,166 ﷼ (¥377,315) | ¥358,144 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,836 ﷼ (¥199,074) | ¥172,957 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 440 ﷼ (¥18,102) | ¥20,112 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,772 ﷼ (¥237,598) | ¥167,408 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,615 ﷼ (¥148,816) | ¥104,544 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 207 ﷼ (¥8,525) | ¥13,280 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 341 ﷼ (¥14,029) | ¥4,420 | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,848 ﷼ (¥76,073) | ¥61,842 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 393 ﷼ (¥16,175) | ¥10,283 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (¥1,241) | ¥1,221 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 ﷼ (¥1,831) | ¥2,831 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 49% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Qatar | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 226 ﷼ (¥9,302) | ¥8,396 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 217 ﷼ (¥8,950) | ¥5,233 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 397 ﷼ (¥16,349) | ¥9,285 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330 ﷼ (¥13,574) | ¥12,490 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Qatar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,945 ﷼ (¥3,332,131) | ¥2,997,460 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.79 ﷼ (¥74) | ¥169 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 ﷼ (¥5,153) | ¥9,067 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Qatar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ﷼ (¥912) | ¥2,533 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58 ﷼ (¥2,388) | ¥2,993 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 281 ﷼ (¥11,581) | ¥6,000 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 ﷼ (¥1,262) | ¥1,337 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 ﷼ (¥485) | ¥948 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ﷼ (¥550) | ¥622 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ﷼ (¥351) | ¥224 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 ﷼ (¥299) | ¥204 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 ﷼ (¥1,901) | ¥4,495 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Qatar | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 ﷼ (¥8,538) | ¥5,113 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (¥3,542) | ¥3,833 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120 ﷼ (¥4,923) | ¥12,839 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 ﷼ (¥7,957) | ¥7,916 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 ﷼ (¥4,128) | ¥1,898 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (¥922) | ¥532 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 ﷼ (¥1,856) | ¥696 | + 167% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 ﷼ (¥37,049) | ¥51,659 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (¥41) | ¥52 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 ﷼ (¥15,750) | ¥9,541 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 ﷼ (¥734) | ¥598 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 971 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 19% more expensive than in Japan
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