Cost of living in Qatar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 ﷼ (₨1,674) | ₨585 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 ﷼ (₨944) | ₨656 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ﷼ (₨723) | ₨253 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨296) | ₨109 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (₨612) | ₨121 | + 406% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.77 ﷼ (₨211) | ₨96 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ﷼ (₨1,091) | ₨537 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.93 ﷼ (₨263) | ₨178 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00 ﷼ (₨177) | ₨44 | + 305% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 ﷼ (₨725) | ₨344 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 162 ﷼ (₨7,170) | ₨1,632 | + 339% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.35 ﷼ (₨192) | ₨126 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.59 ﷼ (₨203) | ₨56 | + 265% | |
| Housing | + 374% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 374% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,069 ﷼ (₨445,791) | ₨60,160 | + 641% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,220 ﷼ (₨231,136) | ₨35,513 | + 551% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 451 ﷼ (₨19,984) | ₨9,753 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,581 ﷼ (₨291,363) | ₨53,937 | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,669 ﷼ (₨162,458) | ₨30,998 | + 424% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 ﷼ (₨13,148) | ₨7,631 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 ﷼ (₨12,056) | ₨2,510 | + 380% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,205 ﷼ (₨53,339) | ₨40,341 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270 ﷼ (₨11,945) | ₨12,473 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 ﷼ (₨1,883) | ₨609 | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (₨1,321) | ₨649 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 174% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 174% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 245 ﷼ (₨10,851) | ₨2,518 | + 331% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202 ﷼ (₨8,945) | ₨3,745 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 367 ﷼ (₨16,270) | ₨6,430 | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 457 ﷼ (₨20,251) | ₨5,127 | + 295% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,881 ﷼ (₨3,138,246) | ₨2,319,940 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.76 ﷼ (₨78) | ₨115 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ﷼ (₨10,178) | ₨2,310 | + 341% | |
| Personal Care | + 301% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 301% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ﷼ (₨857) | ₨243 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 ﷼ (₨4,688) | ₨415 | + 1030% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 ﷼ (₨9,251) | ₨1,378 | + 571% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 ﷼ (₨1,119) | ₨435 | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (₨809) | ₨332 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 ﷼ (₨1,017) | ₨311 | + 227% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 ﷼ (₨610) | ₨205 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (₨525) | ₨138 | + 280% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 ﷼ (₨2,342) | ₨434 | + 439% | |
| Entertainment | + 304% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 304% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 176 ﷼ (₨7,784) | ₨1,566 | + 397% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74 ﷼ (₨3,285) | ₨1,256 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 ﷼ (₨13,278) | ₨3,430 | + 287% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315 ﷼ (₨13,935) | ₨3,673 | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63 ﷼ (₨2,777) | ₨792 | + 250% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (₨1,023) | ₨348 | + 194% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (₨2,167) | ₨465 | + 367% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,038 ﷼ (₨90,228) | ₨46,753 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (₨44) | ₨4.30 | + 930% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 ﷼ (₨19,940) | ₨4,335 | + 360% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 ﷼ (₨831) | ₨215 | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 238% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
44.275
PKR
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QAR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,449 prices entered by 523 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan
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