Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 151% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 100% | |||
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| Food in Doha (Qatar) is 100% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Doha | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 ﷼ (31 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 ﷼ (18 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ﷼ (15 BYN) | 5.84 BYN | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (5.08 BYN) | 2.51 BYN | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (10 BYN) | 3.96 BYN | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.94 ﷼ (4.12 BYN) | 6 BYN | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (19 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (4.96 BYN) | 3.72 BYN | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.04 ﷼ (2.80 BYN) | 2.45 BYN | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 ﷼ (16 BYN) | 2.22 BYN | + 605% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 ﷼ (79 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 ﷼ (5.48 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.28 ﷼ (2.97 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 285% | |||
| Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 285% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Doha | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,473 ﷼ (7,264 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,597 ﷼ (5,270 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 510 ﷼ (354 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (5,321 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,299 ﷼ (2,982 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 314 ﷼ (218 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 381 ﷼ (264 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 907% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 988 ﷼ (685 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 385 ﷼ (267 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 ﷼ (33 BYN) | 27 BYN | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 ﷼ (25 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 25% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Doha | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 246 ﷼ (171 BYN) | 171 BYN | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187 ﷼ (130 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (249 BYN) | 261 BYN | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (250 BYN) | 286 BYN | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 123% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Doha | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,622 ﷼ (61,474 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.15 ﷼ (1.49 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 249 ﷼ (173 BYN) | 46 BYN | + 276% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 ﷼ (21 BYN) | 25 BYN | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 79% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Doha | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (27 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 ﷼ (54 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 179 ﷼ (124 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (16 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (13 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (12 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (8 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ﷼ (7 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (41 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 168% | |||
| Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 168% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Doha | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 195 ﷼ (135 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (54 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 297 ﷼ (206 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 302 ﷼ (210 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (51 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 244% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (16 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 219% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 ﷼ (35 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 378% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (1,354 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (0.50 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 147% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 571 ﷼ (396 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 381% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (12 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 175% | |
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TOTAL | + 151% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 427 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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