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Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 75% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 ﷼ (Shilling1,301) | Shilling708 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22 ﷼ (Shilling602) | Shilling589 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ﷼ (Shilling436) | Shilling419 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Shilling191) | Shilling107 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (Shilling411) | Shilling195 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (Shilling183) | Shilling112 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 ﷼ (Shilling848) | Shilling723 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Shilling206) | Shilling266 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16 ﷼ (Shilling116) | Shilling113 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 ﷼ (Shilling466) | Shilling176 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (Shilling4,186) | Shilling1,350 | + 210% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.54 ﷼ (Shilling127) | Shilling173 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 ﷼ (Shilling189) | Shilling55 | + 242% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 116% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,825 ﷼ (Shilling218,575) | Shilling124,559 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,041 ﷼ (Shilling168,728) | Shilling56,478 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 499 ﷼ (Shilling13,929) | Shilling5,841 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,196 ﷼ (Shilling200,986) | Shilling78,179 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,685 ﷼ (Shilling102,940) | Shilling32,160 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 240 ﷼ (Shilling6,697) | Shilling3,285 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 248 ﷼ (Shilling6,914) | Shilling3,779 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,005 ﷼ (Shilling56,014) | Shilling36,756 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 579 ﷼ (Shilling16,169) | Shilling10,098 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 ﷼ (Shilling1,264) | Shilling395 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (Shilling842) | Shilling481 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 108% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 220 ﷼ (Shilling6,136) | Shilling3,185 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 271 ﷼ (Shilling7,562) | Shilling3,585 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 454 ﷼ (Shilling12,688) | Shilling4,908 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 369 ﷼ (Shilling10,302) | Shilling6,313 | + 63% | |
| 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 | 79,803 ﷼ (Shilling2,229,057) | Shilling1,664,660 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.93 ﷼ (Shilling54) | Shilling115 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 294 ﷼ (Shilling8,202) | Shilling3,588 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 149% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 ﷼ (Shilling758) | Shilling226 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 ﷼ (Shilling5,474) | Shilling806 | + 579% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 156 ﷼ (Shilling4,355) | Shilling3,051 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 ﷼ (Shilling1,119) | Shilling277 | + 304% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ﷼ (Shilling590) | Shilling355 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 ﷼ (Shilling686) | Shilling329 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ﷼ (Shilling316) | Shilling132 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ﷼ (Shilling391) | Shilling155 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 ﷼ (Shilling1,677) | Shilling1,027 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 185% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 185% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 266 ﷼ (Shilling7,424) | Shilling2,642 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73 ﷼ (Shilling2,033) | Shilling1,268 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 330 ﷼ (Shilling9,214) | Shilling2,000 | + 361% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 408 ﷼ (Shilling11,405) | Shilling3,296 | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 73 ﷼ (Shilling2,040) | Shilling492 | + 315% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (Shilling634) | Shilling291 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ﷼ (Shilling1,399) | Shilling234 | + 499% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,038 ﷼ (Shilling56,922) | Shilling46,243 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.91 ﷼ (Shilling25) | Shilling3.78 | + 571% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 576 ﷼ (Shilling16,078) | Shilling5,763 | + 179% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 22 ﷼ (Shilling614) | Shilling273 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
27.932
KES
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,259 prices entered by 149 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 102% more expensive than in Kenya
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