Cost of living in Qatar compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 60% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| Qatar | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 92 ﷼ (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.839 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 ﷼ (Dinar 2.158) | Dinar 2.251 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ﷼ (Dinar 1.593) | Dinar 0.816 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ﷼ (Dinar 0.533) | Dinar 0.504 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ (Dinar 2.138) | Dinar 1.065 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ﷼ (Dinar 0.445) | Dinar 0.475 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (Dinar 2.273) | Dinar 1.080 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Dinar 0.603) | Dinar 0.726 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (Dinar 0.411) | Dinar 0.508 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (Dinar 2.601) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 ﷼ (Dinar 9) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (Dinar 0.744) | Dinar 0.629 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 ﷼ (Dinar 0.358) | Dinar 0.232 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 77% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| Qatar | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,226 ﷼ (Dinar 947) | Dinar 623 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,751 ﷼ (Dinar 654) | Dinar 416 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 596 ﷼ (Dinar 50) | Dinar 33 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (Dinar 647) | Dinar 341 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (Dinar 373) | Dinar 312 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (Dinar 31) | Dinar 69 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 505 ﷼ (Dinar 43) | Dinar 9 | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,531 ﷼ (Dinar 129) | Dinar 100 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (Dinar 35) | Dinar 33 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 ﷼ (Dinar 4.544) | Dinar 3.265 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (Dinar 2.745) | Dinar 2.000 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 15% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Qatar | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (Dinar 19) | Dinar 17 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ﷼ (Dinar 13) | Dinar 17 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (Dinar 30) | Dinar 32 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (Dinar 30) | Dinar 36 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is about the same as in Kuwait | ||||
| Qatar | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (Dinar 8,813) | Dinar 5,958 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17 ﷼ (Dinar 0.183) | Dinar 0.108 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 ﷼ (Dinar 11) | Dinar 14 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 9% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Qatar | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (Dinar 1.500) | Dinar 1.370 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (Dinar 5.496) | Dinar 8 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (Dinar 22) | Dinar 21 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (Dinar 1.688) | Dinar 3.500 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Dinar 1.185) | Dinar 1.287 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Dinar 1.203) | Dinar 1.000 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (Dinar 1.067) | Dinar 0.495 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (Dinar 0.776) | Dinar 2.500 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (Dinar 4.943) | Dinar 4.049 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 20% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| Qatar | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (Dinar 17) | Dinar 16 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (Dinar 33) | Dinar 23 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (Dinar 27) | Dinar 22 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (Dinar 1.947) | Dinar 1.711 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (Dinar 5.063) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (Dinar 143) | Dinar 124 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (Dinar 0.061) | Dinar 0.041 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 ﷼ (Dinar 30) | Dinar 21 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (Dinar 1.455) | Dinar 0.992 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 457 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.08439
KWD
/
QAR
Cost of living in Qatar is 35% more expensive than in Kuwait
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