Cost of living in Qatar compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 105% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ﷼ (Php852) | Php275 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (Php333) | Php177 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (Php265) | Php112 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (Php112) | Php86 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (Php150) | Php107 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.36 ﷼ (Php58) | Php84 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (Php242) | Php205 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Php90) | Php154 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.12 ﷼ (Php55) | Php97 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (Php406) | Php63 | + 548% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 ﷼ (Php1,552) | Php403 | + 285% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.24 ﷼ (Php70) | Php85 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.81 ﷼ (Php64) | Php62 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 152% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,081 ﷼ (Php134,576) | Php51,506 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,466 ﷼ (Php99,665) | Php26,068 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ﷼ (Php7,511) | Php5,335 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,490 ﷼ (Php86,637) | Php30,598 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,476 ﷼ (Php59,752) | Php17,484 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 397 ﷼ (Php5,294) | Php2,429 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262 ﷼ (Php3,492) | Php1,628 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,220 ﷼ (Php16,289) | Php13,104 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (Php5,421) | Php5,856 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (Php513) | Php283 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (Php492) | Php260 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 73% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (Php3,166) | Php2,272 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ﷼ (Php2,841) | Php1,330 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459 ﷼ (Php6,126) | Php4,611 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (Php5,122) | Php4,052 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 79% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (Php980,061) | Php1,154,410 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.28 ﷼ (Php17) | Php48 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 378 ﷼ (Php5,046) | Php1,563 | + 223% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 78% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (Php237) | Php198 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 ﷼ (Php809) | Php744 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 ﷼ (Php2,725) | Php567 | + 381% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (Php267) | Php305 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Php187) | Php145 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 ﷼ (Php360) | Php155 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 ﷼ (Php224) | Php85 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (Php105) | Php86 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ﷼ (Php848) | Php309 | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 182% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 182% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 ﷼ (Php3,060) | Php887 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ﷼ (Php1,089) | Php501 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (Php5,160) | Php1,958 | + 164% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366 ﷼ (Php4,892) | Php2,245 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (Php1,043) | Php249 | + 319% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (Php329) | Php162 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (Php653) | Php87 | + 648% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (Php22,680) | Php19,345 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (Php13) | Php8 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (Php8,256) | Php1,674 | + 393% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 ﷼ (Php218) | Php117 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 120% more expensive than in Philippines
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