- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 117% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ﷼ (73 zł) | 26 zł | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (18 zł) | 9 zł | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (7 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ﷼ (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (8 zł) | 3.61 zł | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 ﷼ (4.66 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (19 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 505% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 ﷼ (103 zł) | 30 zł | + 248% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.60 ﷼ (5.71 zł) | 5.12 zł | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.47 ﷼ (4.56 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 158% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,522 ﷼ (10,739 zł) | 3,903 zł | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,726 ﷼ (6,865 zł) | 2,851 zł | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 ﷼ (401 zł) | 472 zł | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,768 ﷼ (7,929 zł) | 2,371 zł | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,228 ﷼ (4,315 zł) | 1,750 zł | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 ﷼ (274 zł) | 306 zł | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 237 ﷼ (241 zł) | 38 zł | + 528% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,375 ﷼ (1,403 zł) | 1,914 zł | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 ﷼ (433 zł) | 429 zł | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (37 zł) | 26 zł | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (34 zł) | 25 zł | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 41% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 224 ﷼ (229 zł) | 278 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (247 zł) | 148 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (415 zł) | 294 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (417 zł) | 333 zł | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 63% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,286 ﷼ (78,880 zł) | 78,621 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (1.95 zł) | 4.90 zł | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 303 ﷼ (310 zł) | 105 zł | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 72% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (60 zł) | 30 zł | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 ﷼ (266 zł) | 128 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (12 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (46 zł) | 41 zł | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 141% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (202 zł) | 68 zł | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (87 zł) | 53 zł | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (269 zł) | 215 zł | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (348 zł) | 122 zł | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (62 zł) | 22 zł | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ (44 zł) | 9 zł | + 407% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (2,729 zł) | 2,029 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (0.67 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 542 ﷼ (553 zł) | 127 zł | + 336% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.021
PLN
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Cost of living in Qatar is 112% more expensive than in Poland
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