Cost of living in Qatar compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 93% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 ﷼ (60 zł) | 28 zł | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (26 zł) | 21 zł | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (22 zł) | 9 zł | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (7 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.80 ﷼ (4.96 zł) | 7 zł | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 ﷼ (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ﷼ (7 zł) | 3.81 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.56 ﷼ (4.71 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 ﷼ (14 zł) | 3.48 zł | + 303% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 126 ﷼ (130 zł) | 28 zł | + 364% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.03 ﷼ (5.19 zł) | 5.65 zł | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.07 ﷼ (4.20 zł) | 2.76 zł | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 125% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,274 ﷼ (9,574 zł) | 4,079 zł | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,126 ﷼ (6,325 zł) | 2,952 zł | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 485 ﷼ (500 zł) | 475 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,241 ﷼ (6,443 zł) | 2,446 zł | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,789 ﷼ (3,911 zł) | 1,972 zł | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 319 ﷼ (330 zł) | 341 zł | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262 ﷼ (271 zł) | 48 zł | + 465% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,014 ﷼ (1,047 zł) | 1,673 zł | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 310 ﷼ (320 zł) | 425 zł | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ﷼ (40 zł) | 30 zł | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 ﷼ (35 zł) | 22 zł | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 12% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (245 zł) | 293 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 194 ﷼ (201 zł) | 163 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 370 ﷼ (382 zł) | 294 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (396 zł) | 348 zł | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 86% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (75,797 zł) | 76,363 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.46 ﷼ (1.51 zł) | 4.67 zł | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 354 ﷼ (365 zł) | 101 zł | + 261% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 75% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (18 zł) | 18 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67 ﷼ (69 zł) | 29 zł | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214 ﷼ (221 zł) | 134 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 ﷼ (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 ﷼ (27 zł) | 13 zł | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (13 zł) | 5.77 zł | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ﷼ (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 57 ﷼ (58 zł) | 45 zł | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 155% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 177 ﷼ (183 zł) | 72 zł | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ﷼ (81 zł) | 57 zł | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (399 zł) | 214 zł | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 343 ﷼ (354 zł) | 123 zł | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75 ﷼ (77 zł) | 21 zł | + 270% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (26 zł) | 12 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (51 zł) | 10 zł | + 388% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (1,754 zł) | 1,995 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (1.03 zł) | 0.50 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (639 zł) | 112 zł | + 471% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.032
PLN
/
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Cost of living in Qatar is 106% more expensive than in Poland
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