Cost of living in Qatar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 224% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 224% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ﷼ (₨2,673) | ₨409 | + 554% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (₨1,044) | ₨664 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (₨831) | ₨270 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (₨351) | ₨115 | + 207% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (₨469) | ₨152 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.36 ﷼ (₨183) | ₨86 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (₨759) | ₨705 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (₨283) | ₨149 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.12 ﷼ (₨173) | ₨54 | + 223% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (₨1,275) | ₨259 | + 392% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 ﷼ (₨4,871) | ₨1,613 | + 202% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.24 ﷼ (₨219) | ₨129 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.81 ﷼ (₨201) | ₨82 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 393% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 393% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,081 ﷼ (₨422,313) | ₨59,133 | + 614% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,466 ﷼ (₨312,761) | ₨34,803 | + 799% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ﷼ (₨23,569) | ₨10,816 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,490 ﷼ (₨271,878) | ₨44,394 | + 512% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,476 ﷼ (₨187,509) | ₨29,973 | + 526% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 397 ﷼ (₨16,615) | ₨9,791 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262 ﷼ (₨10,960) | ₨2,396 | + 357% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,220 ﷼ (₨51,117) | ₨45,377 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (₨17,012) | ₨17,434 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (₨1,608) | ₨644 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (₨1,545) | ₨580 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (₨9,935) | ₨2,793 | + 256% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ﷼ (₨8,916) | ₨4,939 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459 ﷼ (₨19,223) | ₨8,915 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (₨16,072) | ₨5,901 | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 193% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (₨3,075,540) | ₨2,677,660 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.28 ﷼ (₨54) | ₨106 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 378 ﷼ (₨15,836) | ₨1,966 | + 706% | |
| Personal Care | + 177% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (₨745) | ₨250 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 ﷼ (₨2,539) | ₨778 | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 ﷼ (₨8,552) | ₨1,865 | + 359% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (₨838) | ₨577 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₨588) | ₨370 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 ﷼ (₨1,129) | ₨526 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 ﷼ (₨703) | ₨185 | + 280% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (₨329) | ₨156 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ﷼ (₨2,661) | ₨515 | + 417% | |
| Entertainment | + 177% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 ﷼ (₨9,604) | ₨2,013 | + 377% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ﷼ (₨3,417) | ₨1,512 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (₨16,192) | ₨2,928 | + 453% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366 ﷼ (₨15,353) | ₨3,842 | + 300% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (₨3,272) | ₨1,548 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (₨1,032) | ₨492 | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (₨2,051) | ₨457 | + 349% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (₨71,172) | ₨75,858 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (₨42) | ₨41 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (₨25,908) | ₨3,814 | + 579% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 ﷼ (₨664) | ₨282 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 241% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,872 prices entered by 476 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 241% more expensive than in Pakistan
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