Cost of living in United States compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 12% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (69 ﷼) | 40 ﷼ | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (36 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.83 (21 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (3.95 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.62 (17 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 (17 ﷼) | 5.75 ﷼ | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (26 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.25 (15 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.20 (8 ﷼) | 4.87 ﷼ | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.50 (13 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (59 ﷼) | 148 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (9 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.85 (10 ﷼) | 4.63 ﷼ | + 124% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| 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 | $2,833 (10,315 ﷼) | 10,893 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,104 (7,660 ﷼) | 6,964 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $215 (783 ﷼) | 439 ﷼ | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,021 (7,358 ﷼) | 7,671 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,462 (5,325 ﷼) | 4,418 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (538 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (216 ﷼) | 327 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (1,065 ﷼) | 1,993 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (449 ﷼) | 417 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (48 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (116 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | + 293% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (191 ﷼) | 221 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (172 ﷼) | 167 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (342 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (444 ﷼) | 360 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 52% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,034 (98,432 ﷼) | 104,438 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (4.14 ﷼) | 2.14 ﷼ | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (286 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 46% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (28 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (84 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $136 (496 ﷼) | 263 ﷼ | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (30 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.61 (17 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.80 (21 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.67 (17 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (8 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (99 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 15% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (192 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (102 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (705 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (335 ﷼) | 321 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (48 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.55 (20 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (24 ﷼) | 60 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (1,909 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (0.71 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (209 ﷼) | 456 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (36 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 11% more expensive than in Qatar
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