- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 81% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ﷼ (Shilling1,887) | Shilling622 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (Shilling680) | Shilling589 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (Shilling550) | Shilling464 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Shilling189) | Shilling103 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (Shilling396) | Shilling174 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (Shilling213) | Shilling107 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32 ﷼ (Shilling898) | Shilling814 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (Shilling230) | Shilling236 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.57 ﷼ (Shilling155) | Shilling101 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 ﷼ (Shilling442) | Shilling186 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 85 ﷼ (Shilling2,352) | Shilling1,133 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.94 ﷼ (Shilling165) | Shilling159 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.58 ﷼ (Shilling127) | Shilling77 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 127% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,073 ﷼ (Shilling307,121) | Shilling143,978 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,302 ﷼ (Shilling202,517) | Shilling82,947 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 379 ﷼ (Shilling10,517) | Shilling6,363 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,560 ﷼ (Shilling237,422) | Shilling84,241 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,578 ﷼ (Shilling126,981) | Shilling40,420 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 223 ﷼ (Shilling6,183) | Shilling5,504 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (Shilling6,971) | Shilling3,630 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,288 ﷼ (Shilling35,725) | Shilling40,217 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 ﷼ (Shilling11,548) | Shilling11,154 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 ﷼ (Shilling1,015) | Shilling755 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 ﷼ (Shilling990) | Shilling386 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 85% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 281 ﷼ (Shilling7,795) | Shilling3,482 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 252 ﷼ (Shilling6,982) | Shilling3,838 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 412 ﷼ (Shilling11,436) | Shilling7,531 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 447 ﷼ (Shilling12,399) | Shilling5,957 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 49% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,816 ﷼ (Shilling2,213,711) | Shilling1,206,640 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.78 ﷼ (Shilling49) | Shilling102 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ﷼ (Shilling6,209) | Shilling3,431 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 68% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (Shilling561) | Shilling426 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 73 ﷼ (Shilling2,019) | Shilling1,299 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 239 ﷼ (Shilling6,640) | Shilling3,460 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 ﷼ (Shilling526) | Shilling368 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (Shilling448) | Shilling291 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (Shilling516) | Shilling419 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ﷼ (Shilling296) | Shilling130 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (Shilling332) | Shilling137 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 ﷼ (Shilling996) | Shilling822 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 87% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 210 ﷼ (Shilling5,831) | Shilling2,426 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 85 ﷼ (Shilling2,364) | Shilling1,323 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 ﷼ (Shilling8,452) | Shilling2,752 | + 207% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 353 ﷼ (Shilling9,794) | Shilling4,790 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62 ﷼ (Shilling1,709) | Shilling630 | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (Shilling596) | Shilling311 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 ﷼ (Shilling1,107) | Shilling231 | + 380% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,828 ﷼ (Shilling78,437) | Shilling84,975 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (Shilling18) | Shilling16 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 626 ﷼ (Shilling17,353) | Shilling8,171 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (Shilling279) | Shilling250 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
27.735
KES
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,539 prices entered by 263 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 90% more expensive than in Kenya
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