Cost of living in Doha, Qatar vs Tanta, Egypt
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Food | + 142% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 142% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 ﷼ (E£ 281) | E£ 50 | + 463% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (E£ 107) | E£ 30 | + 256% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (E£ 90) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (E£ 32) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (E£ 52) | E£ 17 | + 211% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.81 ﷼ (E£ 21) | E£ 8 | + 159% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ﷼ (E£ 102) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (E£ 28) | E£ 25 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 ﷼ (E£ 19) | E£ 6.00 | + 223% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 ﷼ (E£ 76) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (E£ 645) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.71 ﷼ (E£ 20) | E£ 9 | + 126% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.29 ﷼ (E£ 18) | E£ 5.00 | + 270% | |
Housing | + 114% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 114% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,862 ﷼ (E£ 42,490) | E£ 4,000 | + 962% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,764 ﷼ (E£ 29,141) | E£ 3,000 | + 871% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 533 ﷼ (E£ 2,298) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,241 ﷼ (E£ 26,889) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,789 ﷼ (E£ 16,323) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 294 ﷼ (E£ 1,267) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (E£ 1,081) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,308 ﷼ (E£ 5,637) | E£ 1,300 | + 334% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ﷼ (E£ 1,466) | E£ 1,000 | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (E£ 165) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 ﷼ (E£ 148) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 20% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 234 ﷼ (E£ 1,009) | E£ 300 | + 236% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ﷼ (E£ 842) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 336 ﷼ (E£ 1,448) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443 ﷼ (E£ 1,908) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 91% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 91% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,475 ﷼ (E£ 342,412) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.35 ﷼ (E£ 5.80) | E£ 8 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 262 ﷼ (E£ 1,130) | E£ 300 | + 277% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 ﷼ (E£ 139) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 52% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (E£ 86) | E£ 10 | + 757% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82 ﷼ (E£ 354) | E£ 50 | + 608% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 176 ﷼ (E£ 760) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (E£ 98) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 ﷼ (E£ 113) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (E£ 85) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (E£ 50) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (E£ 52) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 ﷼ (E£ 230) | E£ 40 | + 474% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 83% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 ﷼ (E£ 893) | E£ 100 | + 793% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (E£ 331) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 321 ﷼ (E£ 1,383) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 367 ﷼ (E£ 1,583) | E£ 300 | + 428% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (E£ 317) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (E£ 106) | E£ 20 | + 432% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (E£ 210) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (E£ 8,410) | E£ 7,000 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 ﷼ (E£ 3.26) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 676 ﷼ (E£ 2,913) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 ﷼ (E£ 65) | E£ 42 | + 55% | |
TOTAL | + 97% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least E£ 25,585 (5,938 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with E£ 13,000 in Tanta.
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