Cost of living in United States compared to Qatar
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in United States is 62% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (72 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | + 126% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (39 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (21 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | + 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (3.88 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (17 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (17 ﷼) | 5.39 ﷼ | + 208% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (27 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (16 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (8 ﷼) | 3.77 ﷼ | + 114% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (11 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (58 ﷼) | 92 ﷼ | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (11 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (10 ﷼) | 5.28 ﷼ | + 92% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in United States is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (10,959 ﷼) | 12,174 ﷼ | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (8,403 ﷼) | 8,090 ﷼ | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (811 ﷼) | 1,063 ﷼ | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (7,481 ﷼) | 6,642 ﷼ | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (5,699 ﷼) | 4,084 ﷼ | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (541 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | + 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (234 ﷼) | 323 ﷼ | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (1,069 ﷼) | 2,301 ﷼ | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (530 ﷼) | 421 ﷼ | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (52 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (109 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | + 136% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in United States is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (208 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (190 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (355 ﷼) | 335 ﷼ | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (477 ﷼) | 348 ﷼ | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in United States is 66% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (103,583 ﷼) | 85,534 ﷼ | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (3.58 ﷼) | 2.12 ﷼ | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (269 ﷼) | 139 ﷼ | + 94% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 24% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (35 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (77 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (508 ﷼) | 291 ﷼ | + 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (34 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (18 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (24 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (18 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (9 ﷼) | 5.41 ﷼ | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (107 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | + 65% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in United States is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (209 ﷼) | 292 ﷼ | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (108 ﷼) | 88 ﷼ | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (753 ﷼) | 105 ﷼ | + 615% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (361 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (53 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (20 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (26 ﷼) | 44 ﷼ | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (1,845 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (1.34 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (241 ﷼) | 430 ﷼ | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (37 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | + 79% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,689 prices entered by 2,413 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 22% more expensive than in Qatar
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