Cost of living in United States compared to Qatar
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (54 ﷼) | 58 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (30 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (15 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (3.21 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (11 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (15 ﷼) | 4.80 ﷼ | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (12 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (6 ﷼) | 4.56 ﷼ | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (12 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (51 ﷼) | 126 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (7 ﷼) | 5.03 ﷼ | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (7 ﷼) | 4.07 ﷼ | + 80% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in United States is 6% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,197 (7,998 ﷼) | 9,274 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,535 (5,588 ﷼) | 6,126 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (647 ﷼) | 485 ﷼ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,528 (5,565 ﷼) | 6,241 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,115 (4,060 ﷼) | 3,789 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (394 ﷼) | 319 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (177 ﷼) | 262 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (988 ﷼) | 1,014 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (462 ﷼) | 310 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (39 ﷼) | 39 ﷼ | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (78 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | + 127% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 19% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (172 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (156 ﷼) | 194 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (315 ﷼) | 370 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (393 ﷼) | 384 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 12% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,466 (85,440 ﷼) | 73,418 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (2.35 ﷼) | 1.46 ﷼ | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (274 ﷼) | 354 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 7% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (57 ﷼) | 67 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (404 ﷼) | 214 ﷼ | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (24 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.37 (12 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.86 (18 ﷼) | 26 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (13 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (7 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (77 ﷼) | 57 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 22% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (164 ﷼) | 177 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (91 ﷼) | 79 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $212 (771 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (283 ﷼) | 343 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (44 ﷼) | 75 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (18 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (21 ﷼) | 49 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $408 (1,486 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (1.63 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (180 ﷼) | 618 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (30 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,910 prices entered by 4,451 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 9% cheaper than in Qatar
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