Cost of living in Doha, Qatar vs Tai'an, China
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| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Doha (Qatar) is 137% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 ﷼ (116元) | 25元 | + 357% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (44元) | 32元 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (37元) | 8元 | + 390% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (13元) | 13元 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (22元) | 7元 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.81 ﷼ (9元) | 7元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ﷼ (42元) | 35元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (12元) | 7元 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 ﷼ (8元) | 7元 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 ﷼ (31元) | 4.70元 | + 564% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (266元) | 73元 | + 267% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.71 ﷼ (8元) | 14元 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.29 ﷼ (8元) | 7元 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 559% | |||
| Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 559% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,862 ﷼ (17,530元) | 1,461元 | + 1100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,764 ﷼ (12,023元) | 1,200元 | + 902% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 533 ﷼ (948元) | 471元 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,241 ﷼ (11,094元) | 1,500元 | + 640% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,789 ﷼ (6,734元) | 700元 | + 862% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 294 ﷼ (523元) | 200元 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (446元) | 51元 | + 782% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,308 ﷼ (2,326元) | 2,285元 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ﷼ (605元) | 657元 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (68元) | 44元 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 ﷼ (61元) | 25元 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 48% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 234 ﷼ (416元) | 316元 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ﷼ (347元) | 234元 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 336 ﷼ (597元) | 423元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443 ﷼ (787元) | 405元 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 44% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,475 ﷼ (141,268元) | 250,728元 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.35 ﷼ (2.39元) | 7元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 262 ﷼ (466元) | 85元 | + 447% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 ﷼ (57元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 53% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (35元) | 33元 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82 ﷼ (146元) | 12元 | + 1117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 176 ﷼ (313元) | 400元 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (40元) | 21元 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 ﷼ (47元) | 38元 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (35元) | 26元 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (21元) | 11元 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (21元) | 13元 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 ﷼ (95元) | 15元 | + 532% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 116% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 ﷼ (368元) | 62元 | + 498% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (137元) | 43元 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 321 ﷼ (571元) | 1,000元 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 367 ﷼ (653元) | 400元 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (131元) | 50元 | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (44元) | 32元 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (87元) | 20元 | + 335% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (3,470元) | 4,000元 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 ﷼ (1.34元) | 0.32元 | + 323% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 676 ﷼ (1,202元) | 486元 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 ﷼ (27元) | 18元 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 145% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 339 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 145% more expensive than in Tai'an (China)
For example, you would need at least 11,772元 (6,623 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,800元 in Tai'an.
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