- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 93% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66 ﷼ (Shilling1,833) | Shilling626 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (Shilling673) | Shilling589 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (Shilling493) | Shilling417 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Shilling191) | Shilling97 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (Shilling419) | Shilling173 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (Shilling197) | Shilling116 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 ﷼ (Shilling582) | Shilling712 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (Shilling222) | Shilling237 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.92 ﷼ (Shilling110) | Shilling87 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 ﷼ (Shilling576) | Shilling176 | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 ﷼ (Shilling3,365) | Shilling1,396 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.88 ﷼ (Shilling164) | Shilling156 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.05 ﷼ (Shilling113) | Shilling56 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 84% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,486 ﷼ (Shilling293,159) | Shilling144,500 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,756 ﷼ (Shilling188,870) | Shilling80,427 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 453 ﷼ (Shilling12,668) | Shilling6,563 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,042 ﷼ (Shilling196,885) | Shilling87,058 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,075 ﷼ (Shilling113,941) | Shilling40,792 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 285 ﷼ (Shilling7,979) | Shilling5,595 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 ﷼ (Shilling6,603) | Shilling3,392 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,386 ﷼ (Shilling38,757) | Shilling39,829 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 451 ﷼ (Shilling12,620) | Shilling11,341 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 ﷼ (Shilling1,133) | Shilling620 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (Shilling928) | Shilling2,483 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 79% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 230 ﷼ (Shilling6,434) | Shilling3,318 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 249 ﷼ (Shilling6,974) | Shilling3,892 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (Shilling10,025) | Shilling6,001 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305 ﷼ (Shilling8,536) | Shilling4,965 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 61% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,252 ﷼ (Shilling2,159,804) | Shilling1,277,080 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.93 ﷼ (Shilling54) | Shilling109 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 315 ﷼ (Shilling8,801) | Shilling4,493 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 72% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (Shilling474) | Shilling279 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (Shilling1,652) | Shilling1,153 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 246 ﷼ (Shilling6,884) | Shilling3,465 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (Shilling750) | Shilling388 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (Shilling456) | Shilling298 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (Shilling533) | Shilling462 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ﷼ (Shilling304) | Shilling121 | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (Shilling341) | Shilling148 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 ﷼ (Shilling1,286) | Shilling904 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 99% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 192 ﷼ (Shilling5,368) | Shilling2,402 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (Shilling2,160) | Shilling1,286 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 198 ﷼ (Shilling5,544) | Shilling2,201 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348 ﷼ (Shilling9,731) | Shilling4,341 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 68 ﷼ (Shilling1,899) | Shilling624 | + 205% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (Shilling614) | Shilling312 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 ﷼ (Shilling1,429) | Shilling228 | + 528% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (Shilling74,768) | Shilling78,248 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (Shilling18) | Shilling4.00 | + 359% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 518 ﷼ (Shilling14,489) | Shilling8,373 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (Shilling282) | Shilling242 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2019.
Exchange rate:
27.958
KES
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,140 prices entered by 230 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 82% more expensive than in Kenya
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