Cost of living in Qatar compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 98% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (₨507) | ₨269 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (₨322) | ₨350 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (₨262) | ₨172 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨93) | ₨35 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (₨179) | ₨99 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (₨73) | ₨87 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (₨341) | ₨160 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (₨91) | ₨95 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (₨62) | ₨56 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (₨391) | ₨70 | + 462% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 ﷼ (₨1,619) | ₨472 | + 243% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (₨111) | ₨76 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.62 ﷼ (₨59) | ₨10 | + 486% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 205% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,997 ﷼ (₨139,391) | ₨50,890 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (₨88,266) | ₨23,651 | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 806 ﷼ (₨10,222) | ₨2,840 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (₨97,225) | ₨27,201 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (₨55,996) | ₨13,679 | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (₨4,662) | ₨2,000 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (₨4,146) | ₨884 | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (₨25,265) | ₨27,685 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (₨5,282) | ₨7,679 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (₨748) | ₨250 | + 199% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (₨412) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 15% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (₨2,799) | ₨2,280 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (₨2,120) | ₨3,120 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (₨4,545) | ₨4,041 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (₨4,562) | ₨3,000 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 11% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (₨1,323,738) | ₨1,376,100 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (₨27) | ₨74 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 124 ﷼ (₨1,569) | ₨1,500 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 53% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (₨225) | ₨125 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (₨825) | ₨400 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (₨3,334) | ₨800 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (₨253) | ₨150 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₨178) | ₨156 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₨181) | ₨300 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (₨160) | ₨125 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (₨117) | ₨75 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (₨742) | ₨600 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 178% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (₨2,524) | ₨1,000 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (₨992) | ₨544 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (₨4,899) | ₨1,000 | + 390% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (₨4,070) | ₨1,400 | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (₨990) | ₨300 | + 230% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (₨292) | ₨125 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (₨760) | ₨175 | + 335% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (₨21,535) | ₨25,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (₨9) | ₨1.00 | + 812% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (₨5,774) | ₨1,300 | + 344% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (₨219) | ₨240 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
12.675
MUR
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 235 prices entered by 54 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 89% more expensive than in Mauritius
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