- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 73% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 ﷼ (€18) | €9 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (€5.69) | €5.86 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (€4.30) | €2.93 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (€1.69) | €0.70 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (€3.43) | €2.02 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (€1.74) | €1.33 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (€5.07) | €4.42 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (€1.89) | €1.46 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.19 ﷼ (€1.21) | €0.85 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (€4.53) | €0.99 | + 360% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 98 ﷼ (€23) | €5.80 | + 293% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.57 ﷼ (€1.30) | €1.93 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.24 ﷼ (€0.99) | €0.90 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 108% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,422 ﷼ (€2,431) | €1,033 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,718 ﷼ (€1,567) | €765 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 372 ﷼ (€87) | €110 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,396 ﷼ (€1,959) | €752 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,228 ﷼ (€986) | €476 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 222 ﷼ (€52) | €74 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 244 ﷼ (€57) | €24 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,391 ﷼ (€324) | €381 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 438 ﷼ (€102) | €99 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (€9) | €7 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 38% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 256 ﷼ (€60) | €78 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (€57) | €30 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (€95) | €83 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (€95) | €92 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 22% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 78,168 ﷼ (€18,235) | €26,486 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (€0.45) | €1.51 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 344 ﷼ (€80) | €39 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 23% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (€3.95) | €4.19 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (€14) | €7 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 233 ﷼ (€54) | €47 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (€6) | €3.54 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (€3.81) | €3.51 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (€4.09) | €4.16 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (€2.72) | €1.73 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (€2.92) | €2.30 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (€10) | €12 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 75% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (€46) | €26 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (€20) | €12 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (€62) | €42 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (€80) | €40 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (€14) | €7 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (€4.75) | €2.91 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42 ﷼ (€10) | €2.57 | + 279% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (€624) | €517 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (€0.15) | €0.24 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 582 ﷼ (€136) | €37 | + 265% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (€2.32) | €4.95 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 65% more expensive than in Portugal
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