Cost of living in Qatar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 246% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 246% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 ﷼ (₨1,735) | ₨519 | + 234% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (₨1,309) | ₨742 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ﷼ (₨777) | ₨215 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨387) | ₨119 | + 224% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (₨577) | ₨168 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.44 ﷼ (₨289) | ₨102 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 ﷼ (₨1,008) | ₨658 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (₨368) | ₨194 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 ﷼ (₨207) | ₨51 | + 303% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ﷼ (₨1,904) | ₨220 | + 765% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 ﷼ (₨5,685) | ₨2,141 | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (₨470) | ₨170 | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.09 ﷼ (₨270) | ₨77 | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 534% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 534% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,528 ﷼ (₨613,145) | ₨65,360 | + 838% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,730 ﷼ (₨411,114) | ₨44,450 | + 825% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 653 ﷼ (₨34,749) | ₨14,918 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,700 ﷼ (₨356,332) | ₨47,849 | + 645% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,989 ﷼ (₨212,145) | ₨35,800 | + 493% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 493 ﷼ (₨26,210) | ₨10,123 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (₨17,177) | ₨2,270 | + 657% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,318 ﷼ (₨70,075) | ₨53,975 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 330 ﷼ (₨17,537) | ₨18,356 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 ﷼ (₨2,767) | ₨851 | + 225% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ﷼ (₨2,530) | ₨797 | + 217% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 ﷼ (₨13,276) | ₨4,868 | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 ﷼ (₨11,134) | ₨7,670 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (₨19,070) | ₨17,357 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (₨19,144) | ₨8,106 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,992 ﷼ (₨4,041,694) | ₨5,697,890 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.04 ﷼ (₨108) | ₨146 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (₨7,978) | ₨4,073 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 168% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (₨945) | ₨237 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (₨3,464) | ₨572 | + 506% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (₨13,989) | ₨1,768 | + 691% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (₨1,064) | ₨1,267 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₨747) | ₨575 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₨758) | ₨371 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (₨672) | ₨352 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (₨489) | ₨116 | + 321% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ﷼ (₨3,364) | ₨681 | + 394% | |
| Entertainment | + 231% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 231% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Qatar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (₨10,593) | ₨2,016 | + 425% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (₨4,162) | ₨1,908 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (₨20,558) | ₨2,708 | + 659% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 316 ﷼ (₨16,823) | ₨4,907 | + 243% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (₨4,154) | ₨1,025 | + 305% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (₨1,227) | ₨469 | + 162% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ﷼ (₨2,659) | ₨513 | + 419% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (₨90,362) | ₨107,118 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (₨38) | ₨4.02 | + 852% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (₨24,229) | ₨4,729 | + 412% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 ﷼ (₨966) | ₨237 | + 307% | |
| TOTAL | + 206% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 206% more expensive than in Pakistan
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