- Cost of Living
- United States
- Qatar
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 8% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (51 ﷼) | 71 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (28 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (17 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (3.25 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (12 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (15 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (23 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (12 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (5.79 ﷼) | 4.41 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (12 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (54 ﷼) | 101 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (7 ﷼) | 5.64 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (8 ﷼) | 4.49 ﷼ | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in United States is 15% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,038 (7,419 ﷼) | 10,431 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,573 (5,727 ﷼) | 6,754 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (647 ﷼) | 392 ﷼ | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,574 (5,731 ﷼) | 7,672 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,125 (4,096 ﷼) | 4,214 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (447 ﷼) | 268 ﷼ | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (174 ﷼) | 243 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (1,217 ﷼) | 1,375 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (430 ﷼) | 424 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (40 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (82 ﷼) | 33 ﷼ | + 146% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 27% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (172 ﷼) | 224 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| 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 (311 ﷼) | 406 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (417 ﷼) | 408 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 5% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,279 (81,112 ﷼) | 77,286 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (2.79 ﷼) | 1.91 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (310 ﷼) | 303 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 20% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (69 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (404 ﷼) | 261 ﷼ | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (25 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (13 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (19 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (13 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (7 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (75 ﷼) | 45 ﷼ | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 21% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (163 ﷼) | 198 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (91 ﷼) | 86 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (629 ﷼) | 264 ﷼ | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (287 ﷼) | 341 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (42 ﷼) | 61 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (18 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.89 (21 ﷼) | 43 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (1,553 ﷼) | 2,674 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (1.23 ﷼) | 0.66 ﷼ | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (194 ﷼) | 542 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (29 ﷼) | 10 ﷼ | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.641
QAR
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,748 prices entered by 13,750 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 10% cheaper than in Qatar
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