- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 55% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 ﷼ (22 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (7 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (5.07 B/.) | 2.73 B/. | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (1.99 B/.) | 1.58 B/. | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (4.05 B/.) | 2.42 B/. | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (2.05 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (5.98 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (2.23 B/.) | 3.48 B/. | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.19 ﷼ (1.43 B/.) | 1.71 B/. | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (5.35 B/.) | 0.94 B/. | + 469% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 ﷼ (27 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.57 ﷼ (1.53 B/.) | 2.17 B/. | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.24 ﷼ (1.17 B/.) | 1.67 B/. | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 76% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,422 ﷼ (2,866 B/.) | 1,530 B/. | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,718 ﷼ (1,848 B/.) | 965 B/. | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 372 ﷼ (102 B/.) | 178 B/. | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,396 ﷼ (2,309 B/.) | 1,113 B/. | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,228 ﷼ (1,163 B/.) | 681 B/. | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 222 ﷼ (61 B/.) | 118 B/. | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 244 ﷼ (67 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,391 ﷼ (382 B/.) | 336 B/. | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 438 ﷼ (121 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (10 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (9 B/.) | 4.02 B/. | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 55% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 256 ﷼ (71 B/.) | 56 B/. | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (67 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (112 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (112 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 90% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,168 ﷼ (21,499 B/.) | 18,395 B/. | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (0.53 B/.) | 0.78 B/. | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 344 ﷼ (95 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 183% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 9% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (4.66 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (16 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 233 ﷼ (64 B/.) | 44 B/. | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (7 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (4.49 B/.) | 5.68 B/. | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (4.82 B/.) | 5.15 B/. | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (3.20 B/.) | 3.51 B/. | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (3.44 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (12 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 58% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (54 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (24 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (73 B/.) | 86 B/. | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (94 B/.) | 73 B/. | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (17 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (5.60 B/.) | 4.43 B/. | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 ﷼ (12 B/.) | 4.17 B/. | + 176% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (736 B/.) | 526 B/. | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (0.18 B/.) | 0.15 B/. | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 582 ﷼ (160 B/.) | 61 B/. | + 160% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (2.73 B/.) | 5.11 B/. | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 64% more expensive than in Panama
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