Cost of living in Qatar compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 99% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ﷼ (Shilling1,872) | Shilling684 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (Shilling731) | Shilling661 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (Shilling582) | Shilling429 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (Shilling246) | Shilling99 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (Shilling329) | Shilling206 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.36 ﷼ (Shilling128) | Shilling102 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (Shilling532) | Shilling684 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Shilling198) | Shilling271 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.12 ﷼ (Shilling121) | Shilling92 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (Shilling893) | Shilling204 | + 339% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 ﷼ (Shilling3,411) | Shilling1,634 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.24 ﷼ (Shilling154) | Shilling162 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.81 ﷼ (Shilling141) | Shilling66 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 129% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,081 ﷼ (Shilling295,720) | Shilling136,267 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,466 ﷼ (Shilling219,007) | Shilling48,942 | + 347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ﷼ (Shilling16,504) | Shilling8,499 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,490 ﷼ (Shilling190,379) | Shilling77,444 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,476 ﷼ (Shilling131,301) | Shilling49,372 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 397 ﷼ (Shilling11,634) | Shilling4,266 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262 ﷼ (Shilling7,674) | Shilling4,262 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,220 ﷼ (Shilling35,794) | Shilling47,797 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (Shilling11,912) | Shilling11,225 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (Shilling1,126) | Shilling819 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (Shilling1,082) | Shilling340 | + 218% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 43% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (Shilling6,957) | Shilling7,051 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ﷼ (Shilling6,243) | Shilling3,776 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459 ﷼ (Shilling13,461) | Shilling10,722 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (Shilling11,254) | Shilling5,990 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 54% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (Shilling2,153,608) | Shilling3,013,030 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.28 ﷼ (Shilling38) | Shilling106 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 378 ﷼ (Shilling11,089) | Shilling4,240 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 110% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (Shilling521) | Shilling226 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 ﷼ (Shilling1,778) | Shilling806 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 ﷼ (Shilling5,989) | Shilling2,033 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (Shilling587) | Shilling388 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Shilling412) | Shilling388 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 ﷼ (Shilling791) | Shilling329 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 ﷼ (Shilling493) | Shilling165 | + 199% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (Shilling230) | Shilling166 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ﷼ (Shilling1,863) | Shilling300 | + 521% | |
| Entertainment | + 220% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 220% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 ﷼ (Shilling6,725) | Shilling1,954 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ﷼ (Shilling2,393) | Shilling1,315 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (Shilling11,338) | Shilling2,000 | + 467% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366 ﷼ (Shilling10,751) | Shilling4,612 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (Shilling2,291) | Shilling573 | + 300% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (Shilling723) | Shilling313 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (Shilling1,436) | Shilling235 | + 511% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (Shilling49,838) | Shilling39,326 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (Shilling29) | Shilling3.20 | + 816% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (Shilling18,142) | Shilling4,303 | + 322% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 ﷼ (Shilling479) | Shilling294 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
29.333
KES
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 575 prices entered by 109 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 106% more expensive than in Kenya
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