- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ﷼ (₨2,270) | ₨514 | + 341% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (₨818) | ₨590 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (₨662) | ₨228 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨227) | ₨106 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (₨476) | ₨117 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (₨257) | ₨80 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32 ﷼ (₨1,080) | ₨466 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (₨276) | ₨150 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.28 ﷼ (₨176) | ₨39 | + 356% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 ﷼ (₨532) | ₨282 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 85 ﷼ (₨2,829) | ₨1,862 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.76 ﷼ (₨192) | ₨115 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.58 ﷼ (₨153) | ₨52 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 357% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 357% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,098 ﷼ (₨370,174) | ₨52,942 | + 599% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,302 ﷼ (₨243,562) | ₨32,618 | + 647% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 379 ﷼ (₨12,648) | ₨8,328 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,560 ﷼ (₨285,541) | ₨42,068 | + 579% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,578 ﷼ (₨152,716) | ₨27,558 | + 454% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 223 ﷼ (₨7,436) | ₨6,316 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (₨8,384) | ₨2,743 | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,288 ﷼ (₨42,966) | ₨40,433 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 ﷼ (₨13,889) | ₨10,629 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 ﷼ (₨1,221) | ₨524 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 ﷼ (₨1,190) | ₨954 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 281 ﷼ (₨9,375) | ₨2,630 | + 256% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 252 ﷼ (₨8,397) | ₨4,392 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 412 ﷼ (₨13,754) | ₨6,075 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 447 ﷼ (₨14,912) | ₨5,327 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,816 ﷼ (₨2,662,373) | ₨1,822,570 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.78 ﷼ (₨59) | ₨80 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ﷼ (₨7,468) | ₨2,567 | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (₨675) | ₨211 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 73 ﷼ (₨2,428) | ₨999 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 239 ﷼ (₨7,986) | ₨2,115 | + 278% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 ﷼ (₨633) | ₨411 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (₨539) | ₨255 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (₨620) | ₨328 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ﷼ (₨357) | ₨137 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (₨399) | ₨108 | + 268% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 ﷼ (₨1,198) | ₨446 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 191% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 210 ﷼ (₨7,013) | ₨1,503 | + 367% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 85 ﷼ (₨2,844) | ₨1,110 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 ﷼ (₨10,165) | ₨2,429 | + 318% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 353 ﷼ (₨11,780) | ₨2,955 | + 299% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62 ﷼ (₨2,055) | ₨510 | + 303% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (₨717) | ₨354 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 ﷼ (₨1,331) | ₨496 | + 169% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,828 ﷼ (₨94,334) | ₨53,789 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (₨22) | ₨26 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 626 ﷼ (₨20,870) | ₨3,605 | + 479% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (₨336) | ₨170 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
33.356
PKR
/
QAR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,059 prices entered by 651 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan
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