- Cost of Living
- United States
- Qatar
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 5% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (51 ﷼) | 68 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (27 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (17 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (3.28 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (12 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (15 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (12 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (6.00 ﷼) | 5.28 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (11 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (54 ﷼) | 85 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (7 ﷼) | 5.76 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (8 ﷼) | 4.58 ﷼ | + 71% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in United States is 21% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,024 (7,369 ﷼) | 11,098 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,560 (5,677 ﷼) | 7,302 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (639 ﷼) | 379 ﷼ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,567 (5,706 ﷼) | 8,560 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (4,028 ﷼) | 4,578 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (438 ﷼) | 223 ﷼ | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (175 ﷼) | 251 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (1,227 ﷼) | 1,288 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (444 ﷼) | 416 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (40 ﷼) | 37 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (83 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | + 132% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 32% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (172 ﷼) | 268 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (160 ﷼) | 252 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (310 ﷼) | 412 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (422 ﷼) | 447 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 28% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,096 (80,438 ﷼) | 79,091 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (2.67 ﷼) | 1.79 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (312 ﷼) | 224 ﷼ | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 22% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (64 ﷼) | 73 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (401 ﷼) | 239 ﷼ | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (24 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (13 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (18 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (12 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (7 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (75 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 27% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (161 ﷼) | 210 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (90 ﷼) | 87 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (610 ﷼) | 305 ﷼ | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (287 ﷼) | 353 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (42 ﷼) | 62 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (18 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.73 (21 ﷼) | 40 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,563 ﷼) | 2,828 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (1.00 ﷼) | 0.66 ﷼ | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (193 ﷼) | 626 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (29 ﷼) | 10 ﷼ | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.640
QAR
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,358 prices entered by 14,695 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 10% cheaper than in Qatar
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