Cost of living in Doha, Qatar vs Tampere, Finland
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 5% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63 ﷼ (€14) | €11 | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (€5.76) | €8 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (€4.69) | €5.45 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (€1.94) | €1.01 | + 91% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (€2.76) | €2.30 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.72 ﷼ (€1.09) | €2.92 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (€5.04) | €5.47 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 ﷼ (€1.49) | €2.19 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.46 ﷼ (€1.03) | €1.01 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (€4.30) | €2.30 | + 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 132 ﷼ (€31) | €14 | + 119% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.63 ﷼ (€1.30) | €2.78 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.30 ﷼ (€0.99) | €1.49 | - 34% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 53% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,081 ﷼ (€2,327) | €1,499 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,466 ﷼ (€1,723) | €906 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 533 ﷼ (€123) | €94 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,483 ﷼ (€1,496) | €865 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,005 ﷼ (€924) | €606 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 337 ﷼ (€78) | €64 | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 276 ﷼ (€64) | €18 | + 258% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,096 ﷼ (€253) | €438 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 329 ﷼ (€76) | €85 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 ﷼ (€10) | €8 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (€8) | €30 | - 72% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 12% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 234 ﷼ (€54) | €76 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ﷼ (€45) | €30 | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 336 ﷼ (€78) | €81 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443 ﷼ (€102) | €111 | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 6% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,475 ﷼ (€18,341) | €29,200 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.28 ﷼ (€0.30) | €1.49 | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 326 ﷼ (€75) | €49 | + 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33 ﷼ (€8) | €22 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 8% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (€9) | €5.50 | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 ﷼ (€19) | €16 | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 176 ﷼ (€41) | €73 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (€5.23) | €4.74 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (€4.23) | €3.04 | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (€4.65) | €3.19 | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (€2.86) | €1.60 | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11 ﷼ (€2.54) | €2.19 | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 ﷼ (€13) | €24 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 50% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 ﷼ (€48) | €43 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (€18) | €25 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 321 ﷼ (€74) | €79 | - 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 367 ﷼ (€85) | €77 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (€17) | €9 | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (€5.70) | €4.04 | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (€11) | €5.35 | + 110% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (€450) | €448 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 ﷼ (€0.17) | €0.07 | + 142% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 676 ﷼ (€156) | €50 | + 212% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 ﷼ (€3.77) | €6 | - 40% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 23% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland)
For example, you would need at least €5,285 (22,902 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €4,300 in Tampere.
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