- Cost of Living
- United States
- Qatar
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 7% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (51 ﷼) | 70 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (28 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 (16 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.24 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (12 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (15 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (12 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (5.86 ﷼) | 3.75 ﷼ | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (13 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (54 ﷼) | 120 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (7 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (8 ﷼) | 4.04 ﷼ | + 92% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in United States is 12% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (7,451 ﷼) | 10,467 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,576 (5,738 ﷼) | 6,541 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (643 ﷼) | 453 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,584 (5,766 ﷼) | 7,205 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,128 (4,108 ﷼) | 3,867 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (432 ﷼) | 269 ﷼ | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (175 ﷼) | 235 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (1,194 ﷼) | 1,303 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (437 ﷼) | 463 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (39 ﷼) | 40 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (83 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | + 155% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 30% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (172 ﷼) | 247 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (163 ﷼) | 265 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (312 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (418 ﷼) | 338 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 6% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,354 (81,390 ﷼) | 76,585 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (2.82 ﷼) | 1.94 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (309 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 3% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 ﷼) | 62 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (67 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (402 ﷼) | 246 ﷼ | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 ﷼) | 50 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (13 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (19 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (13 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (7 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (75 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 21% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (164 ﷼) | 212 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (91 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (632 ﷼) | 216 ﷼ | + 192% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (288 ﷼) | 331 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (42 ﷼) | 69 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.89 (18 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (22 ﷼) | 52 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (1,536 ﷼) | 2,674 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (1.33 ﷼) | 0.66 ﷼ | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (193 ﷼) | 541 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (29 ﷼) | 10 ﷼ | + 183% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3.641
QAR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 90,384 prices entered by 12,830 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 10% cheaper than in Qatar
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