Cost of living in Qatar compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 48% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ﷼ (18 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (5.45 B/.) | 2.96 B/. | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (2.30 B/.) | 1.40 B/. | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (3.08 B/.) | 2.82 B/. | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.36 ﷼ (1.20 B/.) | 2.47 B/. | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (4.98 B/.) | 5.52 B/. | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (1.86 B/.) | 2.42 B/. | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.12 ﷼ (1.13 B/.) | 2.06 B/. | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (8 B/.) | 1.02 B/. | + 723% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 ﷼ (32 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 210% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.24 ﷼ (1.44 B/.) | 2.20 B/. | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.81 ﷼ (1.32 B/.) | 1.60 B/. | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 89% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,081 ﷼ (2,769 B/.) | 1,397 B/. | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,466 ﷼ (2,051 B/.) | 910 B/. | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ﷼ (155 B/.) | 105 B/. | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,490 ﷼ (1,783 B/.) | 858 B/. | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,476 ﷼ (1,230 B/.) | 570 B/. | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 397 ﷼ (109 B/.) | 71 B/. | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262 ﷼ (72 B/.) | 41 B/. | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,220 ﷼ (335 B/.) | 360 B/. | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (112 B/.) | 113 B/. | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (11 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (10 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 46% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (65 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ﷼ (58 B/.) | 40 B/. | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459 ﷼ (126 B/.) | 75 B/. | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (105 B/.) | 89 B/. | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 70% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (20,167 B/.) | 20,263 B/. | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.28 ﷼ (0.35 B/.) | 0.70 B/. | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 378 ﷼ (104 B/.) | 44 B/. | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 9% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (4.88 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 ﷼ (17 B/.) | 20 B/. | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 ﷼ (56 B/.) | 40 B/. | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (5.49 B/.) | 4.21 B/. | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (3.86 B/.) | 3.91 B/. | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 ﷼ (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 ﷼ (4.61 B/.) | 3.05 B/. | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (2.16 B/.) | 2.58 B/. | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ﷼ (17 B/.) | 16 B/. | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 85% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 ﷼ (63 B/.) | 31 B/. | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ﷼ (22 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (106 B/.) | 39 B/. | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366 ﷼ (101 B/.) | 52 B/. | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (21 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (7 B/.) | 4.88 B/. | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (13 B/.) | 3.49 B/. | + 285% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (467 B/.) | 525 B/. | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (0.27 B/.) | 0.34 B/. | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (170 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 267% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 ﷼ (4.49 B/.) | 5.14 B/. | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 68% more expensive than in Panama
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