Cost of living in Qatar compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 98% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (48 zł) | 34 zł | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (30 zł) | 27 zł | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (25 zł) | 12 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (9 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (32 zł) | 18 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (9 zł) | 3.82 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (5.80 zł) | 3.32 zł | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (37 zł) | 4.08 zł | + 799% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148 ﷼ (176 zł) | 29 zł | + 511% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 ﷼ (5.51 zł) | 3.79 zł | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 142% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,893 ﷼ (12,970 zł) | 5,837 zł | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (8,292 zł) | 4,354 zł | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439 ﷼ (523 zł) | 944 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (9,133 zł) | 3,214 zł | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (5,260 zł) | 2,442 zł | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (438 zł) | 490 zł | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (390 zł) | 55 zł | + 602% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (2,373 zł) | 1,557 zł | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (496 zł) | 435 zł | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (70 zł) | 45 zł | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (35 zł) | 29 zł | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 17% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (263 zł) | 338 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (199 zł) | 141 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (427 zł) | 339 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (429 zł) | 388 zł | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 13% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (124,352 zł) | 103,735 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (2.55 zł) | 7 zł | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (179 zł) | 115 zł | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 58% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (78 zł) | 48 zł | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (313 zł) | 169 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (15 zł) | 5.90 zł | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (70 zł) | 51 zł | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 132% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (237 zł) | 84 zł | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (93 zł) | 58 zł | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (460 zł) | 183 zł | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (382 zł) | 176 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (93 zł) | 23 zł | + 298% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (27 zł) | 13 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (71 zł) | 13 zł | + 446% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (2,023 zł) | 2,602 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (0.86 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (542 zł) | 139 zł | + 290% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 ﷼ (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 84% more expensive than in Poland
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