Cost of living in Doha, Qatar vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 222% | |||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is 222% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 ﷼ (R$ 102) | R$ 20 | + 397% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (R$ 33) | R$ 9 | + 252% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.12 | + 182% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.81 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.21 | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ﷼ (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.46 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.82 | + 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 ﷼ (R$ 27) | R$ 4.61 | + 493% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (R$ 233) | R$ 36 | + 542% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.71 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.29 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.42 | + 96% | |
Housing | + 405% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 405% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,862 ﷼ (R$ 15,356) | R$ 1,618 | + 849% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,764 ﷼ (R$ 10,532) | R$ 1,081 | + 874% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 533 ﷼ (R$ 831) | R$ 369 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,241 ﷼ (R$ 9,718) | R$ 1,425 | + 582% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,789 ﷼ (R$ 5,899) | R$ 865 | + 582% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 294 ﷼ (R$ 458) | R$ 493 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (R$ 391) | R$ 113 | + 246% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,308 ﷼ (R$ 2,037) | R$ 1,517 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ﷼ (R$ 530) | R$ 413 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (R$ 59) | R$ 13 | + 375% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 ﷼ (R$ 54) | R$ 10 | + 454% | |
Clothes | + 86% | |||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 86% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 234 ﷼ (R$ 365) | R$ 200 | + 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ﷼ (R$ 304) | R$ 173 | + 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 336 ﷼ (R$ 523) | R$ 314 | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443 ﷼ (R$ 690) | R$ 205 | + 236% | |
Transportation | + 92% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 92% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,475 ﷼ (R$ 123,750) | R$ 63,667 | + 94% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.35 ﷼ (R$ 2.10) | R$ 4.09 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 262 ﷼ (R$ 408) | R$ 167 | + 144% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 ﷼ (R$ 50) | R$ 43 | + 16% | |
Personal Care | + 197% | |||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 197% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 108% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82 ﷼ (R$ 128) | R$ 49 | + 160% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 176 ﷼ (R$ 275) | R$ 155 | + 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (R$ 35) | R$ 11 | + 221% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 ﷼ (R$ 41) | R$ 8 | + 400% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (R$ 31) | R$ 13 | + 130% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (R$ 18) | R$ 4.25 | + 323% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (R$ 19) | R$ 4.70 | + 299% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 ﷼ (R$ 83) | R$ 26 | + 218% | |
Entertainment | + 194% | |||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 194% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 ﷼ (R$ 323) | R$ 89 | + 263% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (R$ 120) | R$ 36 | + 235% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 321 ﷼ (R$ 500) | R$ 130 | + 285% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 367 ﷼ (R$ 572) | R$ 167 | + 242% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (R$ 115) | R$ 10 | + 1045% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (R$ 38) | R$ 8 | + 413% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (R$ 76) | R$ 7 | + 949% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (R$ 3,039) | R$ 2,650 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 ﷼ (R$ 1.18) | R$ 1.76 | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 676 ﷼ (R$ 1,053) | R$ 121 | + 767% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 ﷼ (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 147% | |
TOTAL | + 207% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 14,442 (9,275 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,700 in Teresina.
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