Cost of living in Qatar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 279% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 279% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 92 ﷼ (₨7,185) | ₨972 | + 639% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 ﷼ (₨2,006) | ₨1,004 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ﷼ (₨1,481) | ₨345 | + 329% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ﷼ (₨495) | ₨175 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ (₨1,987) | ₨282 | + 605% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ﷼ (₨414) | ₨250 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (₨2,113) | ₨1,139 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (₨560) | ₨290 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (₨382) | ₨117 | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (₨2,418) | ₨549 | + 341% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 ﷼ (₨8,768) | ₨2,784 | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (₨692) | ₨289 | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 ﷼ (₨333) | ₨191 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 580% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 580% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,226 ﷼ (₨880,658) | ₨115,670 | + 661% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,751 ﷼ (₨608,010) | ₨70,950 | + 757% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 596 ﷼ (₨46,745) | ₨25,995 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (₨601,733) | ₨59,502 | + 911% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (₨346,562) | ₨50,821 | + 582% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (₨28,853) | ₨20,152 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 505 ﷼ (₨39,627) | ₨2,097 | + 1790% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,531 ﷼ (₨120,106) | ₨71,636 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (₨32,995) | ₨23,262 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 ﷼ (₨4,224) | ₨1,718 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (₨2,552) | ₨1,977 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (₨17,323) | ₨3,426 | + 406% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ﷼ (₨11,767) | ₨6,254 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (₨28,126) | ₨13,199 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (₨28,237) | ₨8,569 | + 230% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (₨8,192,743) | ₨4,456,060 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17 ﷼ (₨170) | ₨270 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 ﷼ (₨9,767) | ₨4,626 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (₨1,394) | ₨1,015 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (₨5,109) | ₨1,391 | + 267% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (₨20,633) | ₨3,667 | + 463% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (₨1,569) | ₨521 | + 201% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₨1,102) | ₨922 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₨1,118) | ₨736 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (₨992) | ₨249 | + 298% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (₨722) | ₨242 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (₨4,595) | ₨860 | + 434% | |
| Entertainment | + 311% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 311% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (₨15,624) | ₨3,545 | + 341% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (₨6,138) | ₨2,089 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (₨30,322) | ₨2,959 | + 925% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (₨25,191) | ₨7,109 | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (₨6,128) | ₨880 | + 597% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (₨1,810) | ₨669 | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (₨4,707) | ₨659 | + 614% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (₨133,280) | ₨119,622 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (₨56) | ₨3.79 | + 1387% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 ﷼ (₨27,434) | ₨3,764 | + 629% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (₨1,352) | ₨415 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 258% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,879 prices entered by 500 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 258% more expensive than in Pakistan
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