Cost of living in Qatar compared to United States
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Qatar | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 92 ﷼ ($25) | $19 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 ﷼ ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ﷼ ($5.19) | $5.78 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ﷼ ($1.73) | $1.08 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ ($7) | $4.94 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ﷼ ($1.45) | $4.68 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ ($7) | $7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ ($1.96) | $4.68 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ ($1.34) | $2.51 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ ($8) | $3.10 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 ﷼ ($31) | $16 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ ($2.42) | $2.76 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 ﷼ ($1.17) | $2.99 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Qatar | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,226 ﷼ ($3,083) | $2,839 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,751 ﷼ ($2,129) | $2,147 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 596 ﷼ ($164) | $222 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ ($2,107) | $1,889 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ ($1,213) | $1,444 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ ($101) | $146 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 505 ﷼ ($139) | $64 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,531 ﷼ ($421) | $295 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ ($116) | $134 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 ﷼ ($15) | $13 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ ($9) | $31 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Qatar | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ ($61) | $54 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ﷼ ($41) | $45 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ ($98) | $93 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ ($99) | $119 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Qatar | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ ($28,684) | $27,977 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17 ﷼ ($0.60) | $1.05 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 ﷼ ($34) | $79 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Qatar | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ ($4.88) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ ($18) | $21 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ ($72) | $139 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ ($5.49) | $8 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ ($3.86) | $4.80 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ ($3.91) | $6 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ ($3.47) | $4.78 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ ($2.53) | $2.24 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ ($16) | $27 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Qatar | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ ($55) | $55 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ ($21) | $28 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ ($106) | $203 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ ($88) | $89 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ ($21) | $14 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ ($6) | $5.19 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ ($16) | $6 | + 163% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ ($467) | $556 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ ($0.20) | $0.20 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 ﷼ ($96) | $54 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ ($4.73) | $10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 21,968 prices entered by 2,857 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.27465
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Cost of living in Qatar is 6% cheaper than in United States
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