Cost of living in Qatar compared to Philippines
Currency:
Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Qatar is 57% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (Php486) | Php245 | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (Php391) | Php206 | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (Php192) | Php132 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Php112) | Php112 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (Php189) | Php108 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (Php83) | Php89 | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (Php301) | Php179 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Php105) | Php168 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (Php58) | Php104 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (Php115) | Php64 | + 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (Php1,410) | Php397 | + 255% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (Php107) | Php87 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (Php81) | Php53 | + 53% | |
Housing | + 246% | |||
Housing in Qatar is 246% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (Php187,014) | Php37,823 | + 394% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (Php124,270) | Php30,442 | + 308% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (Php16,323) | Php5,658 | + 188% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (Php102,025) | Php26,810 | + 281% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (Php62,734) | Php16,268 | + 286% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (Php5,650) | Php3,698 | + 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (Php4,968) | Php1,172 | + 324% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (Php35,340) | Php20,706 | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (Php6,461) | Php5,329 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ﷼ (Php525) | Php433 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (Php707) | Php755 | - 6% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Qatar is 63% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (Php3,648) | Php2,273 | + 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (Php2,846) | Php1,572 | + 81% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (Php5,141) | Php4,144 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (Php5,352) | Php3,659 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Qatar is 40% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (Php1,313,912) | Php1,319,830 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (Php33) | Php60 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (Php2,130) | Php810 | + 163% | |
Personal Care | + 118% | |||
Personal Care in Qatar is 118% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (Php273) | Php217 | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (Php1,000) | Php532 | + 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 ﷼ (Php4,473) | Php1,632 | + 174% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (Php307) | Php257 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (Php302) | Php165 | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (Php461) | Php208 | + 121% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (Php307) | Php81 | + 278% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.41 ﷼ (Php83) | Php87 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ﷼ (Php997) | Php279 | + 258% | |
Entertainment | + 127% | |||
Entertainment in Qatar is 127% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (Php4,480) | Php637 | + 603% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (Php1,353) | Php603 | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 ﷼ (Php1,618) | Php20,000 | - 92% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (Php3,183) | Php1,554 | + 105% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (Php1,690) | Php428 | + 295% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (Php312) | Php168 | + 85% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (Php668) | Php75 | + 796% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (Php26,099) | Php19,960 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (Php15) | Php8 | + 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (Php6,599) | Php2,505 | + 163% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (Php319) | Php155 | + 106% | |
TOTAL | + 118% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 822 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 118% more expensive than in Philippines
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