- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 118% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ﷼ (74 zł) | 27 zł | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (18 zł) | 9 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (7 zł) | 2.96 zł | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ﷼ (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (8 zł) | 3.47 zł | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.07 ﷼ (4.21 zł) | 2.07 zł | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (20 zł) | 3.09 zł | + 532% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 ﷼ (104 zł) | 30 zł | + 254% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.81 ﷼ (6 zł) | 5.22 zł | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.16 ﷼ (4.31 zł) | 2.69 zł | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 166% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,403 ﷼ (10,774 zł) | 3,887 zł | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,754 ﷼ (6,995 zł) | 2,852 zł | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 ﷼ (406 zł) | 439 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,672 ﷼ (7,946 zł) | 2,345 zł | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,214 ﷼ (4,365 zł) | 1,778 zł | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 ﷼ (278 zł) | 300 zł | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 243 ﷼ (252 zł) | 36 zł | + 590% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,375 ﷼ (1,424 zł) | 1,834 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 ﷼ (439 zł) | 416 zł | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (38 zł) | 26 zł | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (34 zł) | 21 zł | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 39% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 224 ﷼ (232 zł) | 281 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (251 zł) | 152 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (421 zł) | 298 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (423 zł) | 329 zł | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 66% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,286 ﷼ (80,044 zł) | 79,937 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (1.98 zł) | 5.00 zł | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 303 ﷼ (314 zł) | 104 zł | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 74% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (61 zł) | 31 zł | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 ﷼ (270 zł) | 127 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (12 zł) | 4.74 zł | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (47 zł) | 38 zł | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 145% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (205 zł) | 65 zł | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (89 zł) | 54 zł | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (273 zł) | 221 zł | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (353 zł) | 125 zł | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (63 zł) | 21 zł | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ (45 zł) | 9 zł | + 422% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (2,770 zł) | 1,955 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (0.68 zł) | 0.50 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 542 ﷼ (561 zł) | 127 zł | + 341% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.036
PLN
/
QAR
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Cost of living in Qatar is 115% more expensive than in Poland
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