Cost of living in Qatar compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 95% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 ﷼ (Php601) | Php233 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 ﷼ (Php301) | Php159 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ﷼ (Php217) | Php96 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Php94) | Php86 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (Php199) | Php92 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.24 ﷼ (Php73) | Php63 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31 ﷼ (Php441) | Php215 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Php95) | Php139 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.81 ﷼ (Php53) | Php104 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 ﷼ (Php191) | Php51 | + 272% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (Php2,099) | Php524 | + 301% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.21 ﷼ (Php73) | Php81 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ﷼ (Php91) | Php45 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 137% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,309 ﷼ (Php116,346) | Php52,820 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,932 ﷼ (Php83,056) | Php25,207 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 555 ﷼ (Php7,774) | Php4,572 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,933 ﷼ (Php97,078) | Php30,236 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,681 ﷼ (Php51,535) | Php14,085 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 275 ﷼ (Php3,846) | Php3,031 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 231 ﷼ (Php3,229) | Php1,597 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,332 ﷼ (Php18,648) | Php20,335 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 494 ﷼ (Php6,917) | Php4,681 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 ﷼ (Php607) | Php318 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 ﷼ (Php445) | Php298 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 92% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 291 ﷼ (Php4,077) | Php2,874 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249 ﷼ (Php3,484) | Php1,541 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 353 ﷼ (Php4,938) | Php4,587 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 614 ﷼ (Php8,602) | Php3,538 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 54% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,030 ﷼ (Php1,232,599) | Php1,212,360 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.69 ﷼ (Php24) | Php51 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 245 ﷼ (Php3,424) | Php1,251 | + 174% | |
| Personal Care | + 226% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 226% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 ﷼ (Php380) | Php200 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 ﷼ (Php2,744) | Php817 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 156 ﷼ (Php2,183) | Php638 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 ﷼ (Php561) | Php198 | + 183% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 ﷼ (Php386) | Php102 | + 279% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 ﷼ (Php307) | Php129 | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 ﷼ (Php200) | Php51 | + 291% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 ﷼ (Php254) | Php82 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 ﷼ (Php841) | Php222 | + 278% | |
| Entertainment | + 226% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 226% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293 ﷼ (Php4,098) | Php848 | + 383% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72 ﷼ (Php1,013) | Php538 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 376 ﷼ (Php5,267) | Php1,122 | + 370% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 427 ﷼ (Php5,972) | Php1,625 | + 267% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (Php1,039) | Php286 | + 263% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (Php324) | Php161 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 ﷼ (Php675) | Php68 | + 891% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,038 ﷼ (Php28,535) | Php25,119 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.91 ﷼ (Php13) | Php7 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 739 ﷼ (Php10,351) | Php2,160 | + 379% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 ﷼ (Php310) | Php94 | + 231% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,237 prices entered by 306 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 122% more expensive than in Philippines
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