Cost of living in Qatar compared to United States
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Qatar | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 93 ﷼ ($26) | $21 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 ﷼ ($8) | $12 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 ﷼ ($4.64) | $5.89 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ ($1.91) | $1.10 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ ($3.90) | $5.49 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.83 ﷼ ($1.60) | $4.88 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 ﷼ ($5.78) | $8 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ ($2.07) | $4.27 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.16 ﷼ ($1.42) | $2.29 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ﷼ ($10) | $3.53 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 142 ﷼ ($39) | $18 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ ($1.84) | $2.95 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 ﷼ ($1.71) | $3.04 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Qatar | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,147 ﷼ ($2,512) | $3,077 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,116 ﷼ ($1,405) | $2,368 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 401 ﷼ ($110) | $229 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,490 ﷼ ($1,507) | $2,212 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,850 ﷼ ($1,057) | $1,614 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 254 ﷼ ($70) | $166 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 326 ﷼ ($90) | $61 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 733 ﷼ ($201) | $248 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355 ﷼ ($98) | $158 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 ﷼ ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 ﷼ ($12) | $34 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Qatar | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 213 ﷼ ($58) | $57 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 197 ﷼ ($54) | $51 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ ($106) | $107 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 330 ﷼ ($91) | $140 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Qatar | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,945 ﷼ ($22,226) | $30,933 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.06 ﷼ ($0.56) | $0.94 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 220 ﷼ ($60) | $84 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Qatar | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 ﷼ ($6) | $9 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58 ﷼ ($16) | $25 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 281 ﷼ ($77) | $169 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31 ﷼ ($8) | $10 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 ﷼ ($3.23) | $5.31 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 ﷼ ($3.67) | $7 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 ﷼ ($2.34) | $5.03 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 ﷼ ($1.99) | $2.38 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 ﷼ ($13) | $31 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Qatar | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 233 ﷼ ($64) | $61 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110 ﷼ ($30) | $30 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120 ﷼ ($33) | $232 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 325 ﷼ ($89) | $105 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 ﷼ ($28) | $15 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ ($6) | $5.95 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 ﷼ ($15) | $8 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 900 ﷼ ($247) | $460 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.96 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 ﷼ ($105) | $72 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 ﷼ ($5.03) | $11 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,341 prices entered by 1,917 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 16% cheaper than in United States
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