Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 71% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Doha (Qatar) is 32% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Doha | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (334 NT$) | 138 NT$ | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (212 NT$) | 117 NT$ | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ﷼ (185 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (61 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (118 NT$) | 77 NT$ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (48 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (224 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (60 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.04 ﷼ (34 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 ﷼ (188 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 305% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 ﷼ (981 NT$) | 425 NT$ | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (72 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.16 ﷼ (35 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 209% | |||
| Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 209% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Doha | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,455 ﷼ (87,123 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,831 ﷼ (56,923 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 598 ﷼ (4,985 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (63,920 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,299 ﷼ (35,827 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 314 ﷼ (2,619 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 322 ﷼ (2,679 NT$) | 657 NT$ | + 308% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,044 ﷼ (8,700 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 376 ﷼ (3,132 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 ﷼ (410 NT$) | 217 NT$ | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 ﷼ (303 NT$) | 258 NT$ | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 27% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Doha | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 246 ﷼ (2,050 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 191 ﷼ (1,588 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (2,988 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (3,000 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 28% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,622 ﷼ (738,493 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.06 ﷼ (17 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 250 ﷼ (2,081 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | + 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 ﷼ (247 NT$) | 270 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 12% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (320 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 ﷼ (654 NT$) | 344 NT$ | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 179 ﷼ (1,491 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (189 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (153 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (147 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (100 NT$) | 64 NT$ | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ﷼ (89 NT$) | 69 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (496 NT$) | 357 NT$ | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 73% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Doha | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 195 ﷼ (1,624 NT$) | 712 NT$ | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (652 NT$) | 506 NT$ | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 297 ﷼ (2,474 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 302 ﷼ (2,519 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (613 NT$) | 288 NT$ | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (192 NT$) | 118 NT$ | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 ﷼ (421 NT$) | 120 NT$ | + 251% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (16,266 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (5.99 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (3,796 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | + 178% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (144 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 71% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 192 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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