Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 32% more expensive than in Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 64% | |||
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| Food in Doha (Qatar) is 64% more expensive than in Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Doha | Fujairah | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 76 ﷼ (Dirham 77) | Dirham 34 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 ﷼ (Dirham 28) | Dirham 20 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 ﷼ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 11 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.66 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ﷼ (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.69 ﷼ (Dirham 5.75) | Dirham 5.67 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 ﷼ (Dirham 22) | Dirham 16 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.26 ﷼ (Dirham 4.31) | Dirham 4.19 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33 ﷼ (Dirham 34) | Dirham 15 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125 ﷼ (Dirham 126) | Dirham 63 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.70 ﷼ (Dirham 4.75) | Dirham 3.87 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 65% more expensive than in Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Doha | Fujairah | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,147 ﷼ (Dirham 9,249) | Dirham 4,165 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,607 ﷼ (Dirham 5,670) | Dirham 3,396 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 496 ﷼ (Dirham 502) | Dirham 483 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,366 ﷼ (Dirham 5,426) | Dirham 2,964 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,621 ﷼ (Dirham 3,661) | Dirham 2,133 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 ﷼ (Dirham 303) | Dirham 408 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 304 ﷼ (Dirham 307) | Dirham 222 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 987 ﷼ (Dirham 998) | Dirham 1,037 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ﷼ (Dirham 344) | Dirham 563 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 ﷼ (Dirham 33) | Dirham 40 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39 ﷼ (Dirham 39) | Dirham 23 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 47% more expensive than in Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Doha | Fujairah | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 241 ﷼ (Dirham 244) | Dirham 165 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 180 ﷼ (Dirham 182) | Dirham 108 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 340 ﷼ (Dirham 344) | Dirham 323 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 345 ﷼ (Dirham 349) | Dirham 250 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 13% cheaper than in Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Doha | Fujairah | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,374 ﷼ (Dirham 85,319) | Dirham 68,123 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.08 ﷼ (Dirham 2.11) | Dirham 1.98 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 135 ﷼ (Dirham 137) | Dirham 184 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 ﷼ (Dirham 35) | Dirham 32 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 14% cheaper than in Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Doha | Fujairah | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ﷼ (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 74 ﷼ (Dirham 75) | Dirham 40 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 ﷼ (Dirham 179) | Dirham 365 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 ﷼ (Dirham 25) | Dirham 20 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (Dirham 18) | Dirham 23 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 ﷼ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 ﷼ (Dirham 43) | Dirham 18 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 26% more expensive than in Fujairah (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Doha | Fujairah | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 215 ﷼ (Dirham 218) | Dirham 84 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ﷼ (Dirham 80) | Dirham 62 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 192 ﷼ (Dirham 194) | Dirham 90 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 377 ﷼ (Dirham 381) | Dirham 166 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 73 ﷼ (Dirham 74) | Dirham 120 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (Dirham 23) | Dirham 20 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52 ﷼ (Dirham 52) | Dirham 40 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,993 ﷼ (Dirham 2,015) | Dirham 2,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 ﷼ (Dirham 0.84) | Dirham 1.33 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 419 ﷼ (Dirham 424) | Dirham 300 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 ﷼ (Dirham 19) | Dirham 13 | + 46% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 221 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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