Cost of living in Qatar compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 95% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 ﷼ (39 zł) | 30 zł | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (27 zł) | 20 zł | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 ﷼ (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (8 zł) | 2.87 zł | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.08 ﷼ (5.55 zł) | 7 zł | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (7 zł) | 3.60 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 ﷼ (4.25 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (32 zł) | 3.33 zł | + 874% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 96 ﷼ (105 zł) | 29 zł | + 265% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ﷼ (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.23 ﷼ (5.72 zł) | 2.93 zł | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 174% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,528 ﷼ (12,589 zł) | 4,273 zł | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,730 ﷼ (8,441 zł) | 3,123 zł | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 653 ﷼ (713 zł) | 543 zł | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,059 ﷼ (6,616 zł) | 2,624 zł | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,989 ﷼ (4,356 zł) | 1,990 zł | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 ﷼ (411 zł) | 293 zł | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (357 zł) | 41 zł | + 780% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,318 ﷼ (1,439 zł) | 1,715 zł | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 330 ﷼ (360 zł) | 383 zł | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 ﷼ (57 zł) | 32 zł | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ﷼ (52 zł) | 38 zł | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 29% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 ﷼ (273 zł) | 306 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 ﷼ (229 zł) | 151 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (392 zł) | 284 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (393 zł) | 340 zł | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,500 ﷼ (79,169 zł) | 76,811 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (2.08 zł) | 5.34 zł | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 146 ﷼ (159 zł) | 114 zł | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 81% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (71 zł) | 26 zł | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (287 zł) | 142 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (14 zł) | 4.78 zł | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ﷼ (69 zł) | 46 zł | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 155% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (217 zł) | 71 zł | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ﷼ (87 zł) | 50 zł | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (422 zł) | 218 zł | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 316 ﷼ (345 zł) | 124 zł | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (85 zł) | 26 zł | + 228% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ﷼ (55 zł) | 11 zł | + 403% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (1,855 zł) | 2,067 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70 ﷼ (0.76 zł) | 0.25 zł | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 415 ﷼ (453 zł) | 98 zł | + 362% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 102% more expensive than in Poland
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