- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Panama
- Comparison
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 | 71 ﷼ (20 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (7 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (4.86 B/.) | 3.81 B/. | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (1.89 B/.) | 1.62 B/. | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ﷼ (4.34 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (1.98 B/.) | 3.20 B/. | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (5.91 B/.) | 4.68 B/. | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (2.17 B/.) | 4.51 B/. | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.07 ﷼ (1.12 B/.) | 2.00 B/. | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (5.18 B/.) | 0.87 B/. | + 497% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 ﷼ (28 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 218% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.81 ﷼ (1.60 B/.) | 2.23 B/. | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.16 ﷼ (1.14 B/.) | 1.62 B/. | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 79% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,403 ﷼ (2,857 B/.) | 1,595 B/. | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,754 ﷼ (1,855 B/.) | 1,004 B/. | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 ﷼ (108 B/.) | 147 B/. | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,672 ﷼ (2,107 B/.) | 988 B/. | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,214 ﷼ (1,158 B/.) | 587 B/. | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 ﷼ (74 B/.) | 108 B/. | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 243 ﷼ (67 B/.) | 31 B/. | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,375 ﷼ (378 B/.) | 350 B/. | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 ﷼ (116 B/.) | 95 B/. | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (10 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (9 B/.) | 4.18 B/. | + 118% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 42% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 224 ﷼ (62 B/.) | 67 B/. | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (67 B/.) | 39 B/. | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (112 B/.) | 82 B/. | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (112 B/.) | 97 B/. | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 62% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,286 ﷼ (21,228 B/.) | 20,119 B/. | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (0.52 B/.) | 0.80 B/. | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 303 ﷼ (83 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 3% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (4.66 B/.) | 5.19 B/. | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (16 B/.) | 28 B/. | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 ﷼ (72 B/.) | 41 B/. | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (4.48 B/.) | 5.51 B/. | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (4.82 B/.) | 5.59 B/. | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (3.20 B/.) | 3.28 B/. | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (3.43 B/.) | 2.86 B/. | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (12 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 47% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (54 B/.) | 50 B/. | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (24 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (73 B/.) | 104 B/. | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (94 B/.) | 71 B/. | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (17 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (5.59 B/.) | 4.03 B/. | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ (12 B/.) | 4.06 B/. | + 191% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (735 B/.) | 586 B/. | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (0.18 B/.) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 542 ﷼ (149 B/.) | 58 B/. | + 157% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (2.77 B/.) | 5.30 B/. | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 52% more expensive than in Panama
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