Cost of living in Qatar compared to Mexico
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Qatar is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Qatar | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 307 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 160 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 70 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 47 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 30 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 94 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 50 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 35 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 280 | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 36 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 4% | |
Housing | + 152% | |||
Housing in Qatar is 152% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Qatar | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (Mex$ 55,894) | Mex$ 22,547 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (Mex$ 37,141) | Mex$ 11,524 | + 222% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (Mex$ 4,879) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 287% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (Mex$ 30,493) | Mex$ 13,624 | + 124% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (Mex$ 18,750) | Mex$ 7,661 | + 145% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,689) | Mex$ 888 | + 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,485) | Mex$ 432 | + 243% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (Mex$ 10,562) | Mex$ 6,272 | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,931) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ﷼ (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 115 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 119 | + 77% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Qatar is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Qatar | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,090) | Mex$ 979 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (Mex$ 850) | Mex$ 692 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,536) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,600) | Mex$ 1,375 | + 16% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Qatar is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Qatar | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (Mex$ 392,696) | Mex$ 375,809 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 23 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (Mex$ 637) | Mex$ 583 | + 9% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Qatar is 57% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Qatar | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 93 | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 218 | + 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,337) | Mex$ 696 | + 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 79 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 63 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 69 | + 99% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 35 | + 160% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.41 ﷼ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 34 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ﷼ (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 260 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | + 82% | |||
Entertainment in Qatar is 82% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Qatar | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,339) | Mex$ 396 | + 238% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (Mex$ 404) | Mex$ 164 | + 146% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 ﷼ (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 829 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (Mex$ 951) | Mex$ 904 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (Mex$ 505) | Mex$ 179 | + 182% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 81 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 49 | + 311% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (Mex$ 7,800) | Mex$ 11,173 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (Mex$ 4.59) | Mex$ 2.44 | + 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,972) | Mex$ 888 | + 122% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 74 | + 29% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 47% more expensive than in Mexico
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