Cost of living in Doha, Qatar vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 54% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 ﷼ (485 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 195% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (194 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (158 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 189% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (65 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (93 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.72 ﷼ (37 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (170 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ﷼ (50 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.46 ﷼ (35 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (145 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 222% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 ﷼ (1,027 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 141% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.63 ﷼ (44 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.30 ﷼ (33 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 13% | |
Housing | + 243% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 243% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,081 ﷼ (78,270 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 351% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,466 ﷼ (57,966 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 373% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 533 ﷼ (4,141 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,483 ﷼ (50,332 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 361% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,005 ﷼ (31,095 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 321% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 337 ﷼ (2,620 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 230% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 276 ﷼ (2,140 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 304% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,096 ﷼ (8,509 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 329 ﷼ (2,555 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 ﷼ (336 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (284 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 38% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 27% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 234 ﷼ (1,819 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ﷼ (1,517 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 336 ﷼ (2,610 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443 ﷼ (3,439 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 36% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 46% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,475 ﷼ (617,038 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.28 ﷼ (10 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 326 ﷼ (2,534 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 150% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33 ﷼ (259 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 2% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 9% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (298 NT$) | 246 NT$ | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 ﷼ (630 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 214% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 176 ﷼ (1,369 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (176 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (142 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (156 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (96 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11 ﷼ (86 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ﷼ (422 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 55% | |
Entertainment | + 140% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 140% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 ﷼ (1,609 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (597 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 321 ﷼ (2,493 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 367 ﷼ (2,853 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 177% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (571 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 108% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (192 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 108% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (379 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 578% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (15,155 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 ﷼ (5.87 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 676 ﷼ (5,248 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 431% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 ﷼ (127 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 33% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 98% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, you would need at least 108,719 NT$ (14,003 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 55,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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