Cost of living in Qatar compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 76% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ﷼ (€15) | €8 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (€5.72) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (€4.55) | €2.83 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (€1.92) | €0.68 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (€2.57) | €2.16 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.36 ﷼ (€1.00) | €1.44 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (€4.16) | €4.05 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (€1.55) | €1.37 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.12 ﷼ (€0.95) | €1.00 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (€7) | €0.99 | + 606% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 ﷼ (€27) | €4.35 | + 513% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.24 ﷼ (€1.20) | €1.93 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.81 ﷼ (€1.10) | €0.95 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 83% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,081 ﷼ (€2,311) | €1,105 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,466 ﷼ (€1,711) | €732 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ﷼ (€129) | €120 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,490 ﷼ (€1,488) | €751 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,476 ﷼ (€1,026) | €523 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 397 ﷼ (€91) | €91 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262 ﷼ (€60) | €30 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,220 ﷼ (€280) | €370 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (€93) | €124 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (€9) | €10 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 21% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (€54) | €74 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ﷼ (€49) | €32 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459 ﷼ (€105) | €79 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (€88) | €81 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 31% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (€16,830) | €26,122 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.28 ﷼ (€0.29) | €1.45 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 378 ﷼ (€87) | €36 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 32% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (€4.07) | €4.74 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 ﷼ (€14) | €7 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 ﷼ (€47) | €50 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (€4.58) | €3.14 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (€3.22) | €3.71 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 ﷼ (€6) | €3.38 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 ﷼ (€3.85) | €1.27 | + 204% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (€1.80) | €1.90 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ﷼ (€15) | €14 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 93% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 ﷼ (€53) | €28 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ﷼ (€19) | €13 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (€89) | €45 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366 ﷼ (€84) | €43 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (€18) | €8 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (€5.65) | €3.12 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (€11) | €1.65 | + 578% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (€389) | €509 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (€0.23) | €0.19 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (€142) | €38 | + 273% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 ﷼ (€3.75) | €4.89 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 64% more expensive than in Portugal
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