- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 65% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ﷼ (€16) | €9 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (€5.82) | €5.79 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (€4.71) | €2.92 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (€1.62) | €0.67 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (€3.39) | €2.04 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (€1.82) | €1.34 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32 ﷼ (€8) | €4.36 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (€1.97) | €1.39 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.57 ﷼ (€1.32) | €0.88 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 ﷼ (€3.78) | €0.97 | + 290% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 85 ﷼ (€20) | €5.68 | + 254% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.94 ﷼ (€1.41) | €1.93 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.58 ﷼ (€1.09) | €0.93 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 134% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,073 ﷼ (€2,628) | €971 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,302 ﷼ (€1,733) | €723 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 379 ﷼ (€90) | €107 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,560 ﷼ (€2,032) | €663 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,578 ﷼ (€1,087) | €435 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 223 ﷼ (€53) | €71 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (€60) | €24 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,288 ﷼ (€306) | €393 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 ﷼ (€99) | €109 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 ﷼ (€9) | €8 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 ﷼ (€8) | €6 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 53% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 281 ﷼ (€67) | €79 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 252 ﷼ (€60) | €29 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 412 ﷼ (€98) | €82 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 447 ﷼ (€106) | €84 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 7% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,816 ﷼ (€18,944) | €26,283 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.78 ﷼ (€0.42) | €1.49 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ﷼ (€53) | €38 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 25% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (€4.80) | €4.11 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 73 ﷼ (€17) | €5.92 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 239 ﷼ (€57) | €49 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 ﷼ (€4.50) | €3.70 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (€3.83) | €3.59 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (€4.41) | €4.12 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ﷼ (€2.54) | €1.75 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (€2.84) | €2.33 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 ﷼ (€9) | €12 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 82% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 210 ﷼ (€50) | €27 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 85 ﷼ (€20) | €13 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 ﷼ (€72) | €41 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 353 ﷼ (€84) | €39 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62 ﷼ (€15) | €7 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (€5.10) | €2.79 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 ﷼ (€9) | €2.74 | + 246% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,828 ﷼ (€671) | €525 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (€0.16) | €0.26 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 626 ﷼ (€149) | €39 | + 278% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (€2.39) | €4.92 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 63% more expensive than in Portugal
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