- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 ﷼ (₨2,660) | ₨527 | + 405% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (₨825) | ₨599 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (₨624) | ₨214 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨245) | ₨105 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (₨498) | ₨120 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (₨252) | ₨81 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (₨735) | ₨482 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (₨274) | ₨151 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.19 ﷼ (₨175) | ₨40 | + 338% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (₨657) | ₨311 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 ﷼ (₨3,305) | ₨2,271 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.57 ﷼ (₨188) | ₨118 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.24 ﷼ (₨143) | ₨54 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 335% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 335% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,422 ﷼ (₨352,509) | ₨56,830 | + 520% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,718 ﷼ (₨227,229) | ₨33,442 | + 579% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 372 ﷼ (₨12,582) | ₨7,867 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,396 ﷼ (₨283,981) | ₨42,799 | + 564% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,228 ﷼ (₨143,002) | ₨25,665 | + 457% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 222 ﷼ (₨7,494) | ₨6,434 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 244 ﷼ (₨8,266) | ₨2,590 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,391 ﷼ (₨47,039) | ₨40,917 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 438 ﷼ (₨14,820) | ₨10,990 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (₨1,285) | ₨509 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (₨1,123) | ₨1,097 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 256 ﷼ (₨8,675) | ₨2,520 | + 244% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (₨8,197) | ₨4,267 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (₨13,738) | ₨6,098 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (₨13,807) | ₨5,524 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,168 ﷼ (₨2,643,900) | ₨1,809,730 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (₨65) | ₨85 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 344 ﷼ (₨11,625) | ₨2,543 | + 357% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 188% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (₨573) | ₨221 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (₨1,998) | ₨542 | + 269% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 233 ﷼ (₨7,883) | ₨2,075 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (₨907) | ₨386 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (₨552) | ₨243 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (₨593) | ₨332 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (₨394) | ₨136 | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (₨423) | ₨104 | + 306% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (₨1,521) | ₨612 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (₨6,683) | ₨1,486 | + 350% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (₨2,897) | ₨1,147 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (₨8,930) | ₨3,939 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (₨11,530) | ₨3,130 | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (₨2,057) | ₨500 | + 311% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (₨689) | ₨374 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 ﷼ (₨1,415) | ₨444 | + 219% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (₨90,453) | ₨55,174 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (₨22) | ₨29 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 582 ﷼ (₨19,690) | ₨4,065 | + 384% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (₨336) | ₨177 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 201% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,677 prices entered by 653 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 201% more expensive than in Pakistan
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