- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 105% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 ﷼ (Shilling2,181) | Shilling519 | + 320% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (Shilling676) | Shilling557 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (Shilling511) | Shilling451 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Shilling201) | Shilling99 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (Shilling408) | Shilling172 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (Shilling207) | Shilling116 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (Shilling602) | Shilling769 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (Shilling224) | Shilling240 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.19 ﷼ (Shilling144) | Shilling105 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (Shilling539) | Shilling179 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 ﷼ (Shilling2,709) | Shilling1,236 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.57 ﷼ (Shilling154) | Shilling159 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.24 ﷼ (Shilling117) | Shilling56 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 123% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,422 ﷼ (Shilling288,963) | Shilling141,961 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,718 ﷼ (Shilling186,267) | Shilling79,017 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 372 ﷼ (Shilling10,314) | Shilling7,788 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,396 ﷼ (Shilling232,788) | Shilling73,371 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,228 ﷼ (Shilling117,223) | Shilling38,798 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 222 ﷼ (Shilling6,143) | Shilling5,729 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 244 ﷼ (Shilling6,776) | Shilling3,279 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,391 ﷼ (Shilling38,559) | Shilling39,988 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 438 ﷼ (Shilling12,148) | Shilling10,905 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (Shilling1,053) | Shilling680 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (Shilling920) | Shilling662 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 87% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 256 ﷼ (Shilling7,111) | Shilling3,083 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (Shilling6,720) | Shilling3,648 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (Shilling11,262) | Shilling7,340 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (Shilling11,318) | Shilling5,556 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 71% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,168 ﷼ (Shilling2,167,290) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (Shilling53) | Shilling105 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 344 ﷼ (Shilling9,529) | Shilling4,536 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 58% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (Shilling470) | Shilling400 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (Shilling1,638) | Shilling1,632 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 233 ﷼ (Shilling6,462) | Shilling3,411 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (Shilling743) | Shilling387 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (Shilling453) | Shilling308 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (Shilling486) | Shilling457 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (Shilling323) | Shilling128 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (Shilling347) | Shilling144 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (Shilling1,247) | Shilling810 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 95% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (Shilling5,478) | Shilling2,100 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (Shilling2,374) | Shilling1,292 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (Shilling7,320) | Shilling2,874 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (Shilling9,452) | Shilling4,918 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (Shilling1,686) | Shilling617 | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (Shilling564) | Shilling332 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 ﷼ (Shilling1,160) | Shilling227 | + 412% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (Shilling74,147) | Shilling78,248 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (Shilling18) | Shilling6 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 582 ﷼ (Shilling16,141) | Shilling8,691 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (Shilling275) | Shilling268 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
27.726
KES
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,417 prices entered by 254 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 98% more expensive than in Kenya
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