- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 37% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ﷼ (19 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (7 B/.) | 5.84 B/. | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (5.51 B/.) | 2.62 B/. | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (1.84 B/.) | 1.50 B/. | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (4.04 B/.) | 2.49 B/. | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (2.11 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32 ﷼ (9 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (2.25 B/.) | 4.43 B/. | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.46 ﷼ (1.50 B/.) | 1.95 B/. | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 ﷼ (3.75 B/.) | 0.94 B/. | + 299% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72 ﷼ (20 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.32 ﷼ (1.46 B/.) | 2.23 B/. | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.45 ﷼ (1.22 B/.) | 1.75 B/. | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 84% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,910 ﷼ (2,997 B/.) | 1,447 B/. | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,237 ﷼ (1,988 B/.) | 978 B/. | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 376 ﷼ (103 B/.) | 164 B/. | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,463 ﷼ (2,325 B/.) | 1,112 B/. | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,572 ﷼ (1,256 B/.) | 680 B/. | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 225 ﷼ (62 B/.) | 123 B/. | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 249 ﷼ (68 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,292 ﷼ (355 B/.) | 329 B/. | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (99 B/.) | 82 B/. | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ﷼ (9 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (10 B/.) | 4.96 B/. | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 74% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 321 ﷼ (88 B/.) | 54 B/. | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 251 ﷼ (69 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 383 ﷼ (105 B/.) | 77 B/. | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 405 ﷼ (111 B/.) | 100 B/. | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 23% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,197 ﷼ (22,033 B/.) | 18,520 B/. | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.71 ﷼ (0.47 B/.) | 0.78 B/. | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 186 ﷼ (51 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 2% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (5.51 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 69 ﷼ (19 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 199 ﷼ (55 B/.) | 41 B/. | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 ﷼ (4.87 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 ﷼ (4.13 B/.) | 5.81 B/. | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (5.23 B/.) | 5.17 B/. | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 ﷼ (2.82 B/.) | 3.40 B/. | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ﷼ (3.13 B/.) | 3.07 B/. | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 ﷼ (10 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 47% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 185 ﷼ (51 B/.) | 40 B/. | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ﷼ (23 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 ﷼ (68 B/.) | 86 B/. | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323 ﷼ (89 B/.) | 66 B/. | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77 ﷼ (21 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (5.60 B/.) | 4.62 B/. | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ (12 B/.) | 3.71 B/. | + 217% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,129 ﷼ (585 B/.) | 1,159 B/. | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75 ﷼ (0.21 B/.) | 0.15 B/. | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 639 ﷼ (176 B/.) | 61 B/. | + 189% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (2.86 B/.) | 5.04 B/. | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 51% more expensive than in Panama
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