- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 129% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ﷼ (Php1,035) | Php257 | + 302% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (Php351) | Php170 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (Php257) | Php99 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Php100) | Php81 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ﷼ (Php230) | Php93 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (Php105) | Php60 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (Php313) | Php144 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (Php115) | Php130 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.07 ﷼ (Php59) | Php83 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (Php274) | Php51 | + 442% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 ﷼ (Php1,467) | Php501 | + 193% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.81 ﷼ (Php84) | Php75 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.16 ﷼ (Php61) | Php53 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 194% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,403 ﷼ (Php151,249) | Php44,675 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,754 ﷼ (Php98,201) | Php22,658 | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 ﷼ (Php5,706) | Php3,892 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,672 ﷼ (Php111,545) | Php28,459 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,214 ﷼ (Php61,277) | Php16,193 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 ﷼ (Php3,904) | Php2,974 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 243 ﷼ (Php3,536) | Php1,801 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,375 ﷼ (Php19,989) | Php24,553 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 ﷼ (Php6,161) | Php5,027 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (Php530) | Php322 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (Php482) | Php221 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 95% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 224 ﷼ (Php3,259) | Php2,110 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (Php3,524) | Php1,550 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (Php5,906) | Php4,124 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (Php5,935) | Php3,416 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 69% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,286 ﷼ (Php1,123,721) | Php1,165,240 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (Php28) | Php52 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 303 ﷼ (Php4,410) | Php1,549 | + 185% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 138% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (Php246) | Php152 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (Php859) | Php457 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 ﷼ (Php3,795) | Php865 | + 339% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (Php390) | Php243 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (Php237) | Php111 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (Php255) | Php181 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (Php169) | Php65 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (Php182) | Php84 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (Php654) | Php185 | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 172% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (Php2,873) | Php828 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (Php1,245) | Php480 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (Php3,839) | Php1,229 | + 212% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (Php4,956) | Php1,495 | + 231% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (Php884) | Php271 | + 226% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (Php296) | Php158 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ (Php626) | Php89 | + 604% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (Php38,883) | Php25,671 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (Php10) | Php8 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 542 ﷼ (Php7,877) | Php1,992 | + 296% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (Php147) | Php89 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14.540
PHP
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QAR
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Cost of living in Qatar is 136% more expensive than in Philippines
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