Cost of living in Qatar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 317% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 317% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 ﷼ (₨7,236) | ₨916 | + 690% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 ﷼ (₨2,339) | ₨1,082 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 ﷼ (₨1,311) | ₨533 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨539) | ₨232 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (₨1,104) | ₨323 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.83 ﷼ (₨453) | ₨165 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 ﷼ (₨1,635) | ₨836 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (₨586) | ₨279 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.16 ﷼ (₨401) | ₨114 | + 251% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ﷼ (₨2,803) | ₨391 | + 617% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 142 ﷼ (₨11,015) | ₨2,624 | + 320% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (₨520) | ₨209 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ﷼ (₨484) | ₨144 | + 236% | |
| Housing | + 414% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 414% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,147 ﷼ (₨710,426) | ₨137,741 | + 416% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,116 ﷼ (₨397,379) | ₨58,708 | + 577% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 401 ﷼ (₨31,130) | ₨21,580 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,490 ﷼ (₨426,389) | ₨79,067 | + 439% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,850 ﷼ (₨299,058) | ₨35,699 | + 738% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 254 ﷼ (₨19,747) | ₨17,044 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 326 ﷼ (₨25,356) | ₨2,308 | + 999% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 733 ﷼ (₨56,945) | ₨58,431 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355 ﷼ (₨27,596) | ₨29,384 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ﷼ (₨2,444) | ₨1,281 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 ﷼ (₨3,383) | ₨625 | + 441% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ﷼ (₨16,542) | ₨4,832 | + 242% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 ﷼ (₨15,316) | ₨9,004 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (₨29,885) | ₨13,089 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330 ﷼ (₨25,612) | ₨13,255 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,945 ﷼ (₨6,287,000) | ₨2,800,000 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.06 ﷼ (₨160) | ₨272 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 220 ﷼ (₨17,050) | ₨4,030 | + 323% | |
| Personal Care | + 202% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ﷼ (₨1,721) | ₨230 | + 650% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58 ﷼ (₨4,505) | ₨838 | + 438% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 281 ﷼ (₨21,850) | ₨3,307 | + 561% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 ﷼ (₨2,381) | ₨1,222 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 ﷼ (₨915) | ₨649 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ﷼ (₨1,039) | ₨557 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ﷼ (₨663) | ₨396 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 ﷼ (₨564) | ₨217 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 ﷼ (₨3,586) | ₨495 | + 625% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 233 ﷼ (₨18,072) | ₨3,859 | + 368% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 ﷼ (₨8,552) | ₨1,827 | + 368% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120 ﷼ (₨9,289) | ₨6,844 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 325 ﷼ (₨25,268) | ₨8,435 | + 200% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 ﷼ (₨7,789) | ₨2,877 | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (₨1,740) | ₨566 | + 207% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 ﷼ (₨4,276) | ₨979 | + 337% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 ﷼ (₨69,903) | ₨149,999 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 ﷼ (₨29,717) | ₨5,226 | + 469% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 ﷼ (₨1,404) | ₨637 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 235% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 638 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 235% more expensive than in Pakistan
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