Cost of living in United States compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (52 ﷼) | 43 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (28 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.27 (16 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (3.18 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (11 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (15 ﷼) | 5.24 ﷼ | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (12 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (6 ﷼) | 3.81 ﷼ | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (12 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (53 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.91 (7 ﷼) | 5.21 ﷼ | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (8 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in United States is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,198 (8,004 ﷼) | 8,309 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,578 (5,746 ﷼) | 5,932 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (652 ﷼) | 555 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,577 (5,742 ﷼) | 6,933 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,115 (4,058 ﷼) | 3,681 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (429 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (173 ﷼) | 231 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $301 (1,094 ﷼) | 1,332 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (434 ﷼) | 494 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (39 ﷼) | 43 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (80 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | + 152% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 35% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (174 ﷼) | 291 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (158 ﷼) | 249 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (313 ﷼) | 353 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (403 ﷼) | 614 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 14% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,777 (82,925 ﷼) | 88,030 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (2.78 ﷼) | 1.69 ﷼ | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (290 ﷼) | 245 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 24% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (68 ﷼) | 196 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (399 ﷼) | 156 ﷼ | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (23 ﷼) | 40 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (13 ﷼) | 28 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.90 (18 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (13 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (7 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (78 ﷼) | 60 ﷼ | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 42% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (164 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (89 ﷼) | 72 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (757 ﷼) | 376 ﷼ | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (272 ﷼) | 427 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (43 ﷼) | 74 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (18 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (21 ﷼) | 48 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $406 (1,479 ﷼) | 2,038 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (0.65 ﷼) | 0.91 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (193 ﷼) | 739 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (29 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 52,911 prices entered by 6,775 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 9% cheaper than in Qatar
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