- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 49% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ﷼ (19 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (7 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (5.45 B/.) | 2.50 B/. | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (1.87 B/.) | 1.57 B/. | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (3.92 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (2.11 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32 ﷼ (9 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (2.28 B/.) | 3.23 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.28 ﷼ (1.45 B/.) | 1.45 B/. | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 ﷼ (4.38 B/.) | 0.88 B/. | + 396% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 85 ﷼ (23 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.76 ﷼ (1.58 B/.) | 2.13 B/. | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.58 ﷼ (1.26 B/.) | 1.49 B/. | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 85% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,098 ﷼ (3,049 B/.) | 1,538 B/. | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,302 ﷼ (2,006 B/.) | 939 B/. | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 379 ﷼ (104 B/.) | 164 B/. | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,560 ﷼ (2,352 B/.) | 1,109 B/. | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,578 ﷼ (1,258 B/.) | 681 B/. | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 223 ﷼ (61 B/.) | 123 B/. | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (69 B/.) | 32 B/. | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,288 ﷼ (354 B/.) | 341 B/. | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 ﷼ (114 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 ﷼ (10 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 ﷼ (10 B/.) | 4.04 B/. | + 142% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 68% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 268 ﷼ (74 B/.) | 55 B/. | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 252 ﷼ (69 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 412 ﷼ (113 B/.) | 77 B/. | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 447 ﷼ (123 B/.) | 100 B/. | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 40% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,091 ﷼ (21,727 B/.) | 18,721 B/. | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.79 ﷼ (0.49 B/.) | 0.78 B/. | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ﷼ (61 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 12% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (5.56 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 73 ﷼ (20 B/.) | 38 B/. | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 239 ﷼ (66 B/.) | 42 B/. | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 ﷼ (5.21 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (4.44 B/.) | 5.69 B/. | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (5.11 B/.) | 5.17 B/. | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ﷼ (2.94 B/.) | 3.40 B/. | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (3.29 B/.) | 2.52 B/. | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 ﷼ (10 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 61% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 210 ﷼ (58 B/.) | 44 B/. | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87 ﷼ (24 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 ﷼ (84 B/.) | 86 B/. | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 353 ﷼ (97 B/.) | 73 B/. | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62 ﷼ (17 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 ﷼ (5.78 B/.) | 4.42 B/. | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 ﷼ (11 B/.) | 4.09 B/. | + 168% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,828 ﷼ (777 B/.) | 614 B/. | + 26% | |
| 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 | 626 ﷼ (172 B/.) | 62 B/. | + 178% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (2.77 B/.) | 5.04 B/. | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.27470
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Cost of living in Qatar is 57% more expensive than in Panama
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