Cost of living in Qatar compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 121% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Qatar | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 102 ﷼ (RM124) | RM24 | + 426% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 ﷼ (RM36) | RM19 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (RM22) | RM10 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (RM8) | RM8 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (RM17) | RM13 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ﷼ (RM7) | RM8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 ﷼ (RM27) | RM27 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (RM9) | RM16 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.66 ﷼ (RM5.64) | RM8 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ﷼ (RM44) | RM13 | + 235% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 142 ﷼ (RM172) | RM83 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (RM9) | RM6 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ﷼ (RM8) | RM4.42 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 187% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Qatar | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,147 ﷼ (RM11,074) | RM3,640 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,116 ﷼ (RM6,194) | RM2,301 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 401 ﷼ (RM485) | RM332 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,490 ﷼ (RM6,646) | RM2,175 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,850 ﷼ (RM4,661) | RM1,382 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 254 ﷼ (RM308) | RM168 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 326 ﷼ (RM395) | RM105 | + 277% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 733 ﷼ (RM888) | RM1,622 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355 ﷼ (RM430) | RM418 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ﷼ (RM38) | RM27 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 ﷼ (RM53) | RM36 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 34% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Qatar | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ﷼ (RM258) | RM246 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 ﷼ (RM239) | RM150 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (RM466) | RM338 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330 ﷼ (RM399) | RM319 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 86% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Qatar | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,945 ﷼ (RM97,997) | RM153,476 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.06 ﷼ (RM2.49) | RM2.44 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 220 ﷼ (RM266) | RM55 | + 381% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 63% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Qatar | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ﷼ (RM27) | RM16 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58 ﷼ (RM70) | RM34 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 281 ﷼ (RM341) | RM92 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 ﷼ (RM37) | RM26 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 ﷼ (RM14) | RM14 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ﷼ (RM16) | RM15 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ﷼ (RM10) | RM8 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 ﷼ (RM9) | RM14 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 ﷼ (RM56) | RM35 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 84% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Qatar | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 233 ﷼ (RM282) | RM113 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 ﷼ (RM133) | RM38 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120 ﷼ (RM145) | RM360 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 325 ﷼ (RM394) | RM194 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 ﷼ (RM121) | RM38 | + 223% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (RM27) | RM14 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 ﷼ (RM67) | RM23 | + 189% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 ﷼ (RM1,090) | RM2,135 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 ﷼ (RM463) | RM199 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 ﷼ (RM24) | RM18 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 906 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 108% more expensive than in Malaysia
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