- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 104% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 ﷼ (68 zł) | 26 zł | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (20 zł) | 9 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (7 zł) | 2.87 zł | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32 ﷼ (33 zł) | 14 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 ﷼ (9 zł) | 3.37 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.69 ﷼ (5.74 zł) | 2.13 zł | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 ﷼ (15 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 365% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72 ﷼ (73 zł) | 30 zł | + 147% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.69 ﷼ (5.74 zł) | 5.03 zł | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.51 ﷼ (4.55 zł) | 2.55 zł | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 174% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,001 ﷼ (11,106 zł) | 3,874 zł | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,229 ﷼ (7,297 zł) | 2,805 zł | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380 ﷼ (384 zł) | 423 zł | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,513 ﷼ (8,594 zł) | 2,366 zł | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,574 ﷼ (4,618 zł) | 1,700 zł | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 231 ﷼ (233 zł) | 393 zł | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (254 zł) | 38 zł | + 573% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,288 ﷼ (1,300 zł) | 1,814 zł | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 ﷼ (420 zł) | 388 zł | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (36 zł) | 26 zł | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (38 zł) | 23 zł | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 48% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 278 ﷼ (281 zł) | 286 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 255 ﷼ (257 zł) | 145 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 388 ﷼ (392 zł) | 283 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 415 ﷼ (419 zł) | 332 zł | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 33% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,548 ﷼ (81,316 zł) | 77,593 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.74 ﷼ (1.76 zł) | 4.71 zł | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ﷼ (226 zł) | 104 zł | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 73% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (20 zł) | 15 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 76 ﷼ (77 zł) | 33 zł | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 222 ﷼ (224 zł) | 114 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 ﷼ (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ﷼ (11 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ﷼ (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 ﷼ (44 zł) | 40 zł | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 147% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 194 ﷼ (195 zł) | 65 zł | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ﷼ (84 zł) | 52 zł | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 ﷼ (308 zł) | 198 zł | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 347 ﷼ (350 zł) | 129 zł | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59 ﷼ (60 zł) | 20 zł | + 193% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 ﷼ (21 zł) | 10 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 ﷼ (39 zł) | 8 zł | + 359% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,828 ﷼ (2,855 zł) | 2,111 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.89 ﷼ (0.90 zł) | 0.80 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 626 ﷼ (632 zł) | 121 zł | + 422% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.010
PLN
/
QAR
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Cost of living in Qatar is 107% more expensive than in Poland
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