Cost of living in Doha, Qatar vs Talca, Chile
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Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 120% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 ﷼ (CH$12,981) | CH$4,097 | + 217% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (CH$4,929) | CH$4,101 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (CH$4,159) | CH$1,419 | + 193% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (CH$1,493) | CH$769 | + 94% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (CH$2,411) | CH$2,172 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.72 ﷼ (CH$939) | CH$891 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ﷼ (CH$4,695) | CH$3,138 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (CH$1,312) | CH$876 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 ﷼ (CH$894) | CH$795 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 ﷼ (CH$3,488) | CH$972 | + 259% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (CH$29,743) | CH$3,334 | + 792% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.71 ﷼ (CH$937) | CH$1,385 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.29 ﷼ (CH$854) | CH$358 | + 138% | |
Housing | + 214% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 214% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,862 ﷼ (CH$1,960,736) | CH$469,553 | + 318% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,764 ﷼ (CH$1,344,753) | CH$350,412 | + 284% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 533 ﷼ (CH$106,052) | CH$57,577 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,241 ﷼ (CH$1,240,843) | CH$332,647 | + 273% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,789 ﷼ (CH$753,254) | CH$134,907 | + 458% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 294 ﷼ (CH$58,470) | CH$28,299 | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (CH$49,861) | CH$17,685 | + 182% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,308 ﷼ (CH$260,113) | CH$185,581 | + 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ﷼ (CH$67,638) | CH$60,000 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (CH$7,591) | CH$3,491 | + 117% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 ﷼ (CH$6,832) | CH$8,779 | - 22% | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 59% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 234 ﷼ (CH$46,578) | CH$29,979 | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ﷼ (CH$38,838) | CH$19,979 | + 94% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 336 ﷼ (CH$66,826) | CH$37,167 | + 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443 ﷼ (CH$88,068) | CH$114,047 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 72% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,475 ﷼ (CH$15,801,054) | CH$8,496,910 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.35 ﷼ (CH$268) | CH$744 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 262 ﷼ (CH$52,135) | CH$23,116 | + 126% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 ﷼ (CH$6,396) | CH$4,652 | + 37% | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 61% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (CH$3,953) | CH$3,509 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82 ﷼ (CH$16,332) | CH$5,503 | + 197% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 176 ﷼ (CH$35,062) | CH$21,035 | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (CH$4,508) | CH$6,000 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 ﷼ (CH$5,233) | CH$3,101 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (CH$3,902) | CH$3,748 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (CH$2,296) | CH$1,351 | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (CH$2,393) | CH$1,755 | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 ﷼ (CH$10,599) | CH$6,571 | + 61% | |
Entertainment | + 134% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 134% more expensive than in Talca (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 ﷼ (CH$41,191) | CH$14,980 | + 175% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (CH$15,283) | CH$8,488 | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 321 ﷼ (CH$63,834) | CH$15,000 | + 326% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 367 ﷼ (CH$73,049) | CH$17,485 | + 318% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (CH$14,624) | CH$4,503 | + 225% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (CH$4,909) | CH$3,252 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (CH$9,696) | CH$1,396 | + 594% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (CH$388,093) | CH$450,000 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 ﷼ (CH$150) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 676 ﷼ (CH$134,401) | CH$36,598 | + 267% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 ﷼ (CH$2,995) | CH$3,652 | - 18% | |
TOTAL | + 127% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least CH$2,951,639 (14,846 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$1,300,000 in Talca.
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