Cost of living in Qatar compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 93% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (Php603) | Php265 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (Php382) | Php192 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (Php311) | Php130 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Php110) | Php93 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (Php212) | Php119 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (Php87) | Php119 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (Php405) | Php324 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Php108) | Php171 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (Php73) | Php115 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (Php464) | Php69 | + 572% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148 ﷼ (Php2,229) | Php575 | + 288% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (Php134) | Php100 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 ﷼ (Php70) | Php73 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 215% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,893 ﷼ (Php163,987) | Php45,179 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (Php104,836) | Php29,952 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439 ﷼ (Php6,608) | Php4,922 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (Php115,476) | Php30,587 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (Php66,507) | Php13,988 | + 375% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (Php5,537) | Php4,697 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (Php4,925) | Php1,250 | + 294% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (Php30,008) | Php17,521 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (Php6,273) | Php4,929 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (Php889) | Php355 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (Php446) | Php865 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 49% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (Php3,324) | Php2,577 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (Php2,518) | Php1,552 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (Php5,398) | Php4,435 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (Php5,419) | Php3,280 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 22% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (Php1,572,228) | Php1,253,990 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (Php32) | Php74 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (Php2,258) | Php1,383 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 23% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (Php268) | Php426 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (Php980) | Php1,372 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (Php3,959) | Php901 | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (Php301) | Php205 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Php211) | Php185 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Php215) | Php180 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (Php190) | Php108 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (Php138) | Php132 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (Php882) | Php284 | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 170% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 170% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (Php2,998) | Php847 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (Php1,178) | Php550 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (Php5,819) | Php1,612 | + 261% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (Php4,834) | Php1,760 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (Php1,176) | Php307 | + 283% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (Php347) | Php151 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (Php903) | Php88 | + 930% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (Php25,577) | Php14,492 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (Php11) | Php8 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (Php6,858) | Php2,348 | + 192% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 ﷼ (Php307) | Php142 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,021 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 107% more expensive than in Philippines
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