Cost of living in Qatar compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 30% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 ﷼ (13 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 ﷼ (5.89 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ﷼ (4.30 B/.) | 3.37 B/. | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (1.87 B/.) | 1.58 B/. | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (4.12 B/.) | 2.41 B/. | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.91 ﷼ (1.62 B/.) | 2.47 B/. | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31 ﷼ (9 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (1.93 B/.) | 3.11 B/. | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.95 ﷼ (1.08 B/.) | 2.23 B/. | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 ﷼ (3.75 B/.) | 0.88 B/. | + 327% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (41 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 337% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.12 ﷼ (1.40 B/.) | 2.48 B/. | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ﷼ (1.71 B/.) | 1.30 B/. | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 77% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,067 ﷼ (2,216 B/.) | 1,336 B/. | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,036 ﷼ (1,658 B/.) | 828 B/. | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 555 ﷼ (152 B/.) | 130 B/. | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,288 ﷼ (2,002 B/.) | 924 B/. | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,707 ﷼ (1,018 B/.) | 605 B/. | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 275 ﷼ (75 B/.) | 91 B/. | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 248 ﷼ (68 B/.) | 31 B/. | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,332 ﷼ (366 B/.) | 374 B/. | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 494 ﷼ (136 B/.) | 107 B/. | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 ﷼ (12 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 ﷼ (9 B/.) | 4.67 B/. | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 96% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 404 ﷼ (111 B/.) | 51 B/. | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249 ﷼ (68 B/.) | 35 B/. | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 438 ﷼ (120 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 614 ﷼ (169 B/.) | 80 B/. | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 45% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,211 ﷼ (20,656 B/.) | 20,077 B/. | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.60 ﷼ (0.44 B/.) | 0.82 B/. | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 245 ﷼ (67 B/.) | 32 B/. | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 51% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 ﷼ (7 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 ﷼ (54 B/.) | 28 B/. | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 156 ﷼ (43 B/.) | 47 B/. | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 ﷼ (11 B/.) | 4.54 B/. | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 ﷼ (8 B/.) | 4.01 B/. | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 ﷼ (6 B/.) | 5.42 B/. | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 ﷼ (3.91 B/.) | 2.51 B/. | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 ﷼ (4.98 B/.) | 2.47 B/. | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 ﷼ (16 B/.) | 15 B/. | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 112% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293 ﷼ (80 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72 ﷼ (20 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 376 ﷼ (103 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 427 ﷼ (117 B/.) | 57 B/. | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (20 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (6 B/.) | 3.96 B/. | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 ﷼ (13 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | + 386% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,038 ﷼ (560 B/.) | 538 B/. | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.91 ﷼ (0.25 B/.) | 0.24 B/. | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 739 ﷼ (203 B/.) | 50 B/. | + 305% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 ﷼ (6 B/.) | 5.35 B/. | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.27465
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Cost of living in Qatar is 65% more expensive than in Panama
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