Cost of living in Qatar compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 157% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Qatar | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 92 ﷼ (S/. 92) | S/. 24 | + 279% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 ﷼ (S/. 26) | S/. 19 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ﷼ (S/. 19) | S/. 8 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ﷼ (S/. 6) | S/. 5.11 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ (S/. 25) | S/. 9 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ﷼ (S/. 5.28) | S/. 3.69 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (S/. 27) | S/. 15 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (S/. 7) | S/. 4.63 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (S/. 4.88) | S/. 3.43 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (S/. 31) | S/. 6 | + 396% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 ﷼ (S/. 112) | S/. 34 | + 229% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 ﷼ (S/. 4.26) | S/. 2.13 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 287% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 287% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Qatar | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,226 ﷼ (S/. 11,250) | S/. 3,153 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,751 ﷼ (S/. 7,767) | S/. 1,629 | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 596 ﷼ (S/. 597) | S/. 227 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (S/. 7,687) | S/. 1,876 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (S/. 4,427) | S/. 1,144 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (S/. 369) | S/. 170 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 505 ﷼ (S/. 506) | S/. 74 | + 582% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,531 ﷼ (S/. 1,534) | S/. 1,274 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (S/. 421) | S/. 439 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 ﷼ (S/. 54) | S/. 34 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (S/. 33) | S/. 23 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 40% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Qatar | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (S/. 221) | S/. 165 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ﷼ (S/. 150) | S/. 105 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (S/. 359) | S/. 261 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (S/. 361) | S/. 255 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Qatar | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (S/. 104,654) | S/. 61,859 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17 ﷼ (S/. 2.18) | S/. 5.17 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 ﷼ (S/. 125) | S/. 124 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 64% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Qatar | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (S/. 18) | S/. 16 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (S/. 65) | S/. 13 | + 399% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (S/. 264) | S/. 119 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (S/. 20) | S/. 27 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (S/. 14) | S/. 15 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (S/. 14) | S/. 17 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (S/. 13) | S/. 4.99 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (S/. 59) | S/. 36 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 99% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Qatar | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (S/. 200) | S/. 53 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (S/. 78) | S/. 30 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (S/. 387) | S/. 123 | + 214% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (S/. 322) | S/. 114 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (S/. 78) | S/. 35 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (S/. 23) | S/. 15 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (S/. 60) | S/. 8 | + 662% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (S/. 1,703) | S/. 2,107 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (S/. 0.72) | S/. 0.85 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 ﷼ (S/. 350) | S/. 140 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (S/. 17) | S/. 17 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,556 prices entered by 372 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 117% more expensive than in Peru
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