Cost of living in Qatar compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 13% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Qatar | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (11 B/.) | 18 B/. | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (5.66 B/.) | 3.95 B/. | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (2.01 B/.) | 1.64 B/. | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (3.86 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (1.57 B/.) | 2.52 B/. | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (1.95 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (1.33 B/.) | 2.06 B/. | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (8 B/.) | 1.37 B/. | + 513% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 ﷼ (35 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (2.40 B/.) | 2.52 B/. | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.62 ﷼ (1.26 B/.) | 1.89 B/. | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 95% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Qatar | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,997 ﷼ (3,008 B/.) | 1,424 B/. | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (1,904 B/.) | 830 B/. | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 806 ﷼ (221 B/.) | 114 B/. | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (2,098 B/.) | 937 B/. | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (1,208 B/.) | 863 B/. | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (101 B/.) | 92 B/. | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (89 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (545 B/.) | 431 B/. | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (114 B/.) | 99 B/. | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (16 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (9 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 43% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Qatar | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (60 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (46 B/.) | 29 B/. | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (98 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (98 B/.) | 83 B/. | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 11% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Qatar | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (28,561 B/.) | 22,953 B/. | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (0.58 B/.) | 1.46 B/. | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 124 ﷼ (34 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 19% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Qatar | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (4.86 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (18 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (72 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (5.47 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (3.84 B/.) | 4.44 B/. | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (3.90 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (3.46 B/.) | 3.61 B/. | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (2.52 B/.) | 3.54 B/. | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (16 B/.) | 15 B/. | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 32% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Qatar | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (54 B/.) | 28 B/. | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (21 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (106 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (88 B/.) | 57 B/. | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (21 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (6 B/.) | 5.46 B/. | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (16 B/.) | 2.82 B/. | + 483% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (465 B/.) | 632 B/. | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (0.20 B/.) | 0.50 B/. | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (125 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 173% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (4.73 B/.) | 5.70 B/. | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.27348
PAB
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 978 prices entered by 134 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 32% more expensive than in Panama
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