Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 136% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico)
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| Food in Doha (Qatar) is 114% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doha (Qatar) | Tapachula (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 63 ﷼ (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 65 | 425% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 25 ﷼ (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 99 | 38% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 20 ﷼ (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 100 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 8 ﷼ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 14 | 238% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 12 ﷼ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 24 | 177% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 4.72 ﷼ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 15 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 22 ﷼ (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 45 | 165% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 6 ﷼ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 40 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 4.46 ﷼ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 42 | 42% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 19 ﷼ (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 35 | 192% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 132 ﷼ (Mex$ 725) | Mex$ 130 | 458% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.63 ﷼ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 21 | 47% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 4.30 ﷼ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | 18% |
| Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 202% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Tapachula (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 10,081 ﷼ (Mex$ 55,276) | Mex$ 13,191 | 319% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 7,466 ﷼ (Mex$ 40,937) | Mex$ 4,973 | 723% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 533 ﷼ (Mex$ 2,925) | Mex$ 2,317 | 26% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 6,483 ﷼ (Mex$ 35,545) | Mex$ 8,747 | 306% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 4,005 ﷼ (Mex$ 21,960) | Mex$ 3,681 | 497% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 337 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,850) | Mex$ 1,399 | 32% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 276 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,511) | Mex$ 750 | 102% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,096 ﷼ (Mex$ 6,009) | Mex$ 5,000 | 20% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 329 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,805) | Mex$ 1,000 | 80% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 43 ﷼ (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 192 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 37 ﷼ (Mex$ 200) | - | - |
| Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 24% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Tapachula (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 234 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,285) | Mex$ 1,340 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 195 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,071) | Mex$ 800 | 34% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 336 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,843) | Mex$ 2,000 | 8% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 443 ﷼ (Mex$ 2,429) | Mex$ 1,000 | 143% |
| Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 118% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Tapachula (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 79,475 ﷼ (Mex$ 435,761) | Mex$ 300,000 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 1.28 ﷼ (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 19 | 63% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 326 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,789) | Mex$ 450 | 298% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 33 ﷼ (Mex$ 183) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 55% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Tapachula (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 38 ﷼ (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 60 | 250% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 81 ﷼ (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 200 | 123% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 176 ﷼ (Mex$ 967) | Mex$ 500 | 93% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 23 ﷼ (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 400 | 69% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 18 ﷼ (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 63 | 61% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 20 ﷼ (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 80 | 38% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 12 ﷼ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 44 | 54% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 11 ﷼ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 60 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 54 ﷼ (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 135 | 121% |
| Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 164% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||
| Doha (Qatar) | Tapachula (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 207 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,136) | Mex$ 147 | 674% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 77 ﷼ (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 140 | 201% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 321 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,760) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 367 ﷼ (Mex$ 2,015) | Mex$ 300 | 572% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 74 ﷼ (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 115 | 251% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 25 ﷼ (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 80 | 69% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 49 ﷼ (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 55 | 386% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,952 ﷼ (Mex$ 10,703) | Mex$ 18,000 | 41% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.76 ﷼ (Mex$ 4.15) | Mex$ 4.00 | 4% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 676 ﷼ (Mex$ 3,707) | Mex$ 417 | 789% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 16 ﷼ (Mex$ 90) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 94,582 (17,250 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 40,000 in Tapachula.