- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 124% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ﷼ (80 zł) | 26 zł | + 210% | |
| 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 ﷼ (19 zł) | 9 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (8 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (8 zł) | 3.58 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.10 ﷼ (5.27 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 ﷼ (19 zł) | 3.19 zł | + 496% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89 ﷼ (92 zł) | 30 zł | + 203% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.74 ﷼ (5.94 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.03 ﷼ (4.17 zł) | 2.55 zł | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 182% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,072 ﷼ (11,457 zł) | 3,811 zł | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,909 ﷼ (7,149 zł) | 2,813 zł | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 376 ﷼ (389 zł) | 449 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,453 ﷼ (8,747 zł) | 2,337 zł | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,399 ﷼ (4,552 zł) | 1,726 zł | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 221 ﷼ (229 zł) | 310 zł | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 250 ﷼ (259 zł) | 37 zł | + 599% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,525 ﷼ (1,578 zł) | 1,899 zł | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 460 ﷼ (476 zł) | 407 zł | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ﷼ (41 zł) | 27 zł | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (34 zł) | 24 zł | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 45% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 252 ﷼ (261 zł) | 270 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 239 ﷼ (247 zł) | 147 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 402 ﷼ (416 zł) | 291 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 401 ﷼ (415 zł) | 336 zł | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 84% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,726 ﷼ (82,500 zł) | 77,940 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.89 ﷼ (1.95 zł) | 4.80 zł | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 341 ﷼ (353 zł) | 103 zł | + 242% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 77% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (61 zł) | 29 zł | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 245 ﷼ (253 zł) | 122 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (12 zł) | 4.92 zł | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 ﷼ (48 zł) | 41 zł | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 163% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 163% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 194 ﷼ (201 zł) | 67 zł | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87 ﷼ (90 zł) | 52 zł | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ﷼ (292 zł) | 208 zł | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (353 zł) | 120 zł | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62 ﷼ (64 zł) | 22 zł | + 195% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 ﷼ (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 ﷼ (47 zł) | 9 zł | + 443% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (2,767 zł) | 2,025 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (0.68 zł) | 0.41 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 594 ﷼ (615 zł) | 123 zł | + 398% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.035
PLN
/
QAR
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Cost of living in Qatar is 128% more expensive than in Poland
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