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Cost of living in Qatar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 163% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 ﷼ (₨2,621) | ₨597 | + 339% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22 ﷼ (₨874) | ₨693 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ﷼ (₨587) | ₨209 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨263) | ₨107 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (₨547) | ₨123 | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (₨257) | ₨91 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (₨1,036) | ₨623 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (₨304) | ₨156 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.63 ﷼ (₨141) | ₨43 | + 230% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 ﷼ (₨865) | ₨296 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 138 ﷼ (₨5,379) | ₨2,933 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.94 ﷼ (₨231) | ₨122 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.13 ﷼ (₨161) | ₨60 | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 322% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 322% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,152 ﷼ (₨355,981) | ₨56,407 | + 531% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,626 ﷼ (₨257,739) | ₨36,398 | + 608% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 442 ﷼ (₨17,176) | ₨8,000 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,185 ﷼ (₨279,489) | ₨44,838 | + 523% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,767 ﷼ (₨146,512) | ₨29,861 | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 321 ﷼ (₨12,499) | ₨6,742 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 231 ﷼ (₨8,976) | ₨2,635 | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,309 ﷼ (₨50,903) | ₨38,859 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 532 ﷼ (₨20,675) | ₨12,077 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 ﷼ (₨1,447) | ₨506 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 ﷼ (₨1,263) | ₨1,220 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 190% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 190% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 262 ﷼ (₨10,198) | ₨2,544 | + 301% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 304 ﷼ (₨11,831) | ₨4,152 | + 185% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 402 ﷼ (₨15,655) | ₨6,931 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 413 ﷼ (₨16,061) | ₨5,565 | + 189% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,358 ﷼ (₨3,047,876) | ₨2,240,060 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.94 ﷼ (₨75) | ₨95 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 295 ﷼ (₨11,490) | ₨2,465 | + 366% | |
| Personal Care | + 258% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 258% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 ﷼ (₨639) | ₨239 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 141 ﷼ (₨5,503) | ₨823 | + 569% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 235 ﷼ (₨9,137) | ₨2,280 | + 301% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 44 ﷼ (₨1,707) | ₨498 | + 243% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (₨755) | ₨279 | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (₨736) | ₨337 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (₨451) | ₨160 | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (₨461) | ₨105 | + 337% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72 ﷼ (₨2,790) | ₨510 | + 447% | |
| Entertainment | + 177% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 260 ﷼ (₨10,107) | ₨1,448 | + 598% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (₨3,008) | ₨1,118 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 237 ﷼ (₨9,202) | ₨4,212 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 330 ﷼ (₨12,825) | ₨3,318 | + 287% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75 ﷼ (₨2,918) | ₨649 | + 349% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24 ﷼ (₨933) | ₨403 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 54 ﷼ (₨2,101) | ₨546 | + 285% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,606 ﷼ (₨101,369) | ₨63,543 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.91 ﷼ (₨35) | ₨47 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 642 ﷼ (₨24,958) | ₨4,077 | + 512% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 ﷼ (₨594) | ₨319 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,715 prices entered by 648 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 204% more expensive than in Pakistan
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