Cost of living in Qatar compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 62% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 ﷼ (€12) | €9 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 ﷼ (€5.31) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ﷼ (€3.88) | €2.93 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (€1.69) | €0.64 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (€3.71) | €2.20 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.91 ﷼ (€1.46) | €1.55 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31 ﷼ (€8) | €4.65 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (€1.74) | €1.41 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.95 ﷼ (€0.98) | €0.94 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 ﷼ (€3.38) | €0.94 | + 259% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (€37) | €6 | + 483% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.12 ﷼ (€1.27) | €1.92 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ﷼ (€1.54) | €0.71 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 94% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,067 ﷼ (€1,998) | €1,074 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,036 ﷼ (€1,495) | €666 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 555 ﷼ (€137) | €108 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,288 ﷼ (€1,805) | €713 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,707 ﷼ (€918) | €453 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 275 ﷼ (€68) | €82 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 248 ﷼ (€61) | €24 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,332 ﷼ (€330) | €341 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 494 ﷼ (€122) | €102 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 ﷼ (€11) | €7 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 ﷼ (€8) | €7 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 63% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 404 ﷼ (€100) | €86 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249 ﷼ (€62) | €31 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 438 ﷼ (€108) | €75 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 614 ﷼ (€152) | €96 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,211 ﷼ (€18,625) | €26,137 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.60 ﷼ (€0.40) | €1.51 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 245 ﷼ (€61) | €36 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 97% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 ﷼ (€7) | €5.46 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 ﷼ (€49) | €7 | + 563% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 156 ﷼ (€39) | €52 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 ﷼ (€10) | €3.97 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 ﷼ (€7) | €3.20 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 ﷼ (€5.43) | €4.06 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 ﷼ (€3.53) | €1.56 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 ﷼ (€4.49) | €2.28 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 ﷼ (€15) | €11 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 158% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293 ﷼ (€72) | €27 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72 ﷼ (€18) | €13 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 376 ﷼ (€93) | €43 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 427 ﷼ (€106) | €42 | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (€18) | €6 | + 201% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (€5.73) | €2.26 | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 ﷼ (€12) | €2.37 | + 403% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,038 ﷼ (€505) | €452 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.91 ﷼ (€0.22) | €0.12 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 739 ﷼ (€183) | €36 | + 406% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 ﷼ (€5.48) | €5.00 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,855 prices entered by 333 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 68% more expensive than in Portugal
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