Cost of living in Qatar compared to Poland
Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Qatar is 9% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (34 zł) | 43 zł | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (28 zł) | 30 zł | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (14 zł) | 14 zł | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (8 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 99% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (5.85 zł) | 12 zł | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (7 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (4.09 zł) | 4.80 zł | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (8 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 96% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (100 zł) | 33 zł | + 202% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (5.73 zł) | 3.81 zł | + 50% | |
Housing | + 91% | |||
Housing in Qatar is 91% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (13,214 zł) | 6,695 zł | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (8,780 zł) | 4,717 zł | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (1,153 zł) | 889 zł | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (7,209 zł) | 3,755 zł | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (4,433 zł) | 2,834 zł | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (399 zł) | 459 zł | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (351 zł) | 56 zł | + 524% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (2,497 zł) | 1,500 zł | + 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (457 zł) | 679 zł | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ﷼ (37 zł) | 44 zł | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (50 zł) | 46 zł | + 8% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Qatar is 11% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (258 zł) | 301 zł | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (201 zł) | 151 zł | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (363 zł) | 338 zł | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (378 zł) | 387 zł | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Qatar is 8% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (92,835 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (2.30 zł) | 7 zł | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (151 zł) | 111 zł | + 36% | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Qatar is 70% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (19 zł) | 28 zł | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (71 zł) | 22 zł | + 220% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 ﷼ (316 zł) | 187 zł | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (33 zł) | 13 zł | + 150% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (22 zł) | 7 zł | + 194% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.41 ﷼ (5.87 zł) | 10 zł | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ﷼ (70 zł) | 54 zł | + 30% | |
Entertainment | + 75% | |||
Entertainment in Qatar is 75% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (317 zł) | 104 zł | + 206% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (96 zł) | 56 zł | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 ﷼ (114 zł) | 232 zł | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (225 zł) | 186 zł | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (119 zł) | 29 zł | + 308% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (47 zł) | 14 zł | + 248% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (1,844 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (1.09 zł) | 0.48 zł | + 126% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (466 zł) | 151 zł | + 208% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 21% | |
TOTAL | + 45% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 45% more expensive than in Poland
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