- Cost of Living
- United States
- Qatar
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 10% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (51 ﷼) | 79 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (28 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (17 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (3.27 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (12 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (15 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (12 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (5.88 ﷼) | 5.19 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (11 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (53 ﷼) | 98 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (7 ﷼) | 5.57 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (8 ﷼) | 4.24 ﷼ | + 84% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in United States is 17% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,028 (7,386 ﷼) | 10,422 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,559 (5,676 ﷼) | 6,718 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (644 ﷼) | 372 ﷼ | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,568 (5,710 ﷼) | 8,396 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (4,077 ﷼) | 4,228 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (446 ﷼) | 222 ﷼ | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (174 ﷼) | 244 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (1,222 ﷼) | 1,391 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (438 ﷼) | 438 ﷼ | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (40 ﷼) | 38 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (83 ﷼) | 33 ﷼ | + 149% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 29% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (173 ﷼) | 256 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (163 ﷼) | 242 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (310 ﷼) | 406 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (415 ﷼) | 408 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 5% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,131 (80,581 ﷼) | 78,168 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (2.74 ﷼) | 1.91 ﷼ | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (309 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 26% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (69 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (411 ﷼) | 233 ﷼ | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (13 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (18 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.41 (12 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (7 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (75 ﷼) | 45 ﷼ | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 23% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (161 ﷼) | 198 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (90 ﷼) | 86 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (613 ﷼) | 264 ﷼ | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (286 ﷼) | 341 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (42 ﷼) | 61 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (18 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (21 ﷼) | 42 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,563 ﷼) | 2,674 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (1.14 ﷼) | 0.66 ﷼ | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (193 ﷼) | 582 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (29 ﷼) | 10 ﷼ | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.641
QAR
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,529 prices entered by 14,266 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 13% cheaper than in Qatar
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