Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Qatar
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Saudi Arabia is 27% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 43 (42 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 33 (32 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20 (19 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | + 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.64 (5.48 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 28 (27 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (7 ﷼) | 5.39 ﷼ | + 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (20 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.33 (5.17 ﷼) | 3.77 ﷼ | + 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 7 ﷼ | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 92 ﷼ | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 12 (12 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.68 (2.60 ﷼) | 5.28 ﷼ | - 51% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Saudi Arabia is 48% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,853 (3,740 ﷼) | 12,174 ﷼ | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,769 (2,689 ﷼) | 8,090 ﷼ | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 553 (537 ﷼) | 1,063 ﷼ | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,945 (4,801 ﷼) | 6,642 ﷼ | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,772 (1,720 ﷼) | 4,084 ﷼ | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 278 (270 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 228 (221 ﷼) | 323 ﷼ | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,008 (978 ﷼) | 2,301 ﷼ | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 425 (413 ﷼) | 421 ﷼ | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (31 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50 (49 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | + 6% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 49% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (255 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 343 (333 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (300 ﷼) | 335 ﷼ | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (544 ﷼) | 348 ﷼ | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 36% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 17,330 (16,825 ﷼) | 85,534 ﷼ | - 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.19 (2.12 ﷼) | 2.12 ﷼ | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 280 (272 ﷼) | 139 ﷼ | + 96% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 7% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (6 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (79 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (290 ﷼) | 291 ﷼ | - 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (24 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (20 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (19 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (11 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 25 (24 ﷼) | 5.41 ﷼ | + 345% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 49 (47 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 23% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 49 (47 ﷼) | 292 ﷼ | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (77 ﷼) | 88 ﷼ | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (426 ﷼) | 105 ﷼ | + 305% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (297 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 110 ﷼ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (12 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 44 ﷼ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,988 (2,900 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (0.36 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 437 (424 ﷼) | 430 ﷼ | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (23 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | + 12% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 489 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 15% cheaper than in Qatar
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