Cost of living in Qatar compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Qatar is 39% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Qatar | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (3,907 KZT) | 3,535 KZT | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (3,141 KZT) | 2,948 KZT | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (1,544 KZT) | 1,231 KZT | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (903 KZT) | 640 KZT | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (1,521 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (666 KZT) | 1,132 KZT | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (2,421 KZT) | 2,279 KZT | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (846 KZT) | 579 KZT | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (466 KZT) | 230 KZT | + 103% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (925 KZT) | 387 KZT | + 139% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (11,338 KZT) | 3,808 KZT | + 198% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (859 KZT) | 746 KZT | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (653 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 133% | |
Housing | + 203% | |||
Housing in Qatar is 203% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Qatar | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (1,504,061 KZT) | 479,512 KZT | + 214% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (999,438 KZT) | 244,828 KZT | + 308% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (131,277 KZT) | 24,924 KZT | + 427% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (820,538 KZT) | 275,524 KZT | + 198% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (504,540 KZT) | 207,812 KZT | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (45,439 KZT) | 15,689 KZT | + 190% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (39,951 KZT) | 4,275 KZT | + 835% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (284,225 KZT) | 150,280 KZT | + 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (51,964 KZT) | 127,397 KZT | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ﷼ (4,221 KZT) | 9,618 KZT | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (5,683 KZT) | 4,151 KZT | + 37% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Qatar is 14% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Qatar | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (29,335 KZT) | 20,615 KZT | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (22,885 KZT) | 17,815 KZT | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (41,345 KZT) | 45,965 KZT | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (43,044 KZT) | 66,270 KZT | - 35% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Qatar is 42% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Qatar | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (10,567,135 KZT) | 14,851,400 KZT | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (262 KZT) | 257 KZT | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (17,134 KZT) | 5,657 KZT | + 203% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Qatar is 51% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Qatar | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (2,196 KZT) | 3,533 KZT | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (8,046 KZT) | 4,577 KZT | + 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 ﷼ (35,973 KZT) | 8,742 KZT | + 311% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (2,471 KZT) | 1,252 KZT | + 97% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (2,432 KZT) | 3,279 KZT | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (3,706 KZT) | 1,854 KZT | + 100% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (2,471 KZT) | 726 KZT | + 240% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.41 ﷼ (668 KZT) | 897 KZT | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ﷼ (8,022 KZT) | 4,652 KZT | + 72% | |
Entertainment | + 108% | |||
Entertainment in Qatar is 108% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Qatar | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (36,026 KZT) | 11,971 KZT | + 201% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (10,884 KZT) | 4,581 KZT | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 ﷼ (13,011 KZT) | 16,414 KZT | - 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (25,600 KZT) | 23,135 KZT | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (13,590 KZT) | 2,785 KZT | + 388% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (2,510 KZT) | 1,650 KZT | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (5,376 KZT) | 1,215 KZT | + 342% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (209,899 KZT) | 382,786 KZT | - 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (124 KZT) | 25 KZT | + 394% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (53,075 KZT) | 18,939 KZT | + 180% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (2,568 KZT) | 849 KZT | + 202% | |
TOTAL | + 96% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 645 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
123.543
KZT
/
QAR
Cost of living in Qatar is 96% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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