Cost of living in Qatar compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 49% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Qatar | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 92 ﷼ (£20) | £14 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 ﷼ (£5.59) | £6 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ﷼ (£4.12) | £3.36 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ﷼ (£1.38) | £1.06 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ (£5.53) | £3.23 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ﷼ (£1.15) | £1.89 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (£5.88) | £3.82 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (£1.56) | £1.95 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (£1.06) | £0.95 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (£7) | £1.72 | + 291% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 ﷼ (£24) | £8 | + 203% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (£1.93) | £2.20 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 ﷼ (£0.93) | £1.05 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 53% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Qatar | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,226 ﷼ (£2,452) | £1,807 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,751 ﷼ (£1,693) | £1,257 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 596 ﷼ (£130) | £217 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (£1,676) | £1,034 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (£965) | £750 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (£80) | £120 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 505 ﷼ (£110) | £26 | + 324% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,531 ﷼ (£334) | £302 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (£92) | £87 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 ﷼ (£12) | £6 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (£7) | £14 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Qatar | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (£48) | £61 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ﷼ (£33) | £32 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (£78) | £67 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (£79) | £69 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Qatar | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (£22,814) | £25,499 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17 ﷼ (£0.47) | £1.64 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 ﷼ (£27) | £81 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Qatar | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (£3.88) | £3.52 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (£14) | £10 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (£57) | £81 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (£4.37) | £3.48 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (£3.07) | £1.70 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (£3.11) | £3.55 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (£2.76) | £2.29 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (£2.01) | £1.72 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (£13) | £14 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 28% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Qatar | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (£44) | £37 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (£17) | £19 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (£84) | £148 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (£70) | £60 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (£17) | £9 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (£5.04) | £3.25 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (£13) | £4.74 | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (£371) | £433 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (£0.16) | £0.10 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 ﷼ (£76) | £33 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (£3.77) | £13 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,416 prices entered by 749 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.21845
GBP
/
QAR
Cost of living in Qatar is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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