- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 102% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ﷼ (Shilling2,008) | Shilling543 | + 270% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (Shilling681) | Shilling567 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (Shilling499) | Shilling433 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Shilling198) | Shilling97 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ﷼ (Shilling462) | Shilling169 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (Shilling207) | Shilling113 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (Shilling612) | Shilling735 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (Shilling222) | Shilling237 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.41 ﷼ (Shilling124) | Shilling100 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (Shilling532) | Shilling176 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 ﷼ (Shilling2,845) | Shilling1,291 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.64 ﷼ (Shilling159) | Shilling156 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.49 ﷼ (Shilling127) | Shilling56 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 121% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,431 ﷼ (Shilling294,190) | Shilling140,773 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,754 ﷼ (Shilling190,488) | Shilling82,742 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 ﷼ (Shilling11,068) | Shilling7,310 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,672 ﷼ (Shilling216,373) | Shilling74,793 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,214 ﷼ (Shilling118,864) | Shilling44,014 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 ﷼ (Shilling7,572) | Shilling5,729 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 243 ﷼ (Shilling6,858) | Shilling3,279 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,375 ﷼ (Shilling38,775) | Shilling39,988 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 ﷼ (Shilling11,952) | Shilling10,497 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (Shilling1,028) | Shilling620 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (Shilling936) | Shilling598 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 97% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 224 ﷼ (Shilling6,321) | Shilling3,223 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (Shilling6,836) | Shilling3,434 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (Shilling11,456) | Shilling6,713 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (Shilling11,513) | Shilling5,204 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 60% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,286 ﷼ (Shilling2,179,763) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (Shilling54) | Shilling105 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 303 ﷼ (Shilling8,555) | Shilling4,536 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 75% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (Shilling478) | Shilling400 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (Shilling1,666) | Shilling1,632 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 ﷼ (Shilling7,362) | Shilling3,344 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (Shilling756) | Shilling387 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (Shilling460) | Shilling281 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (Shilling495) | Shilling371 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (Shilling328) | Shilling124 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (Shilling353) | Shilling133 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (Shilling1,268) | Shilling837 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 91% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (Shilling5,572) | Shilling2,100 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (Shilling2,415) | Shilling1,292 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (Shilling7,446) | Shilling2,874 | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (Shilling9,614) | Shilling4,741 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (Shilling1,715) | Shilling617 | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (Shilling574) | Shilling328 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ (Shilling1,214) | Shilling224 | + 441% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (Shilling75,425) | Shilling78,248 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (Shilling19) | Shilling8 | + 134% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 542 ﷼ (Shilling15,280) | Shilling8,660 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (Shilling285) | Shilling258 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
28.204
KES
/
QAR
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Cost of living in Qatar is 95% more expensive than in Kenya
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