Cost of living in Doha, Qatar vs Tampere, Finland
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 7% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 ﷼ (€15) | €11 | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (€5.66) | €8 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (€4.78) | €5.48 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (€1.71) | €1.01 | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (€2.77) | €2.30 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.81 ﷼ (€1.10) | €2.92 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ﷼ (€5.39) | €5.47 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (€1.51) | €2.19 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 ﷼ (€1.03) | €1.01 | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 ﷼ (€4.00) | €2.13 | + 88% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (€34) | €14 | + 145% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.71 ﷼ (€1.08) | €2.78 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.29 ﷼ (€0.98) | €1.49 | - 34% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 46% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,862 ﷼ (€2,251) | €1,464 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,764 ﷼ (€1,544) | €961 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 533 ﷼ (€122) | €94 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,241 ﷼ (€1,425) | €810 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,789 ﷼ (€865) | €606 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 294 ﷼ (€67) | €64 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (€57) | €18 | + 222% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,308 ﷼ (€299) | €438 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ﷼ (€78) | €85 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (€9) | €8 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 ﷼ (€8) | €30 | - 74% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 10% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 234 ﷼ (€53) | €76 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ﷼ (€45) | €30 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 336 ﷼ (€77) | €81 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443 ﷼ (€101) | €111 | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 21% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,475 ﷼ (€18,140) | €29,200 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.35 ﷼ (€0.31) | €1.47 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 262 ﷼ (€60) | €49 | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 ﷼ (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 9% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (€4.54) | €5.50 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82 ﷼ (€19) | €16 | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 176 ﷼ (€40) | €73 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (€5.18) | €4.74 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 ﷼ (€6) | €3.04 | + 98% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (€4.48) | €3.19 | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (€2.64) | €1.60 | + 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (€2.75) | €2.19 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 ﷼ (€12) | €24 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 47% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 ﷼ (€47) | €43 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (€18) | €25 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 321 ﷼ (€73) | €79 | - 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 367 ﷼ (€84) | €77 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (€17) | €9 | + 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (€5.64) | €4.04 | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (€11) | €5.35 | + 108% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (€446) | €448 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 ﷼ (€0.17) | €0.07 | + 139% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 676 ﷼ (€154) | €53 | + 189% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 ﷼ (€3.44) | €6 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €5,600 (24,535 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,800 in Tampere.
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