Cost of living in Qatar compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 156% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Qatar | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 92 ﷼ (103,809 Riels) | 16,155 Riels | + 543% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 ﷼ (28,986 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ﷼ (21,402 Riels) | 7,923 Riels | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ﷼ (7,159 Riels) | 7,519 Riels | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ (28,715 Riels) | 9,383 Riels | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ﷼ (5,978 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (30,529 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (8,097 Riels) | 14,078 Riels | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (5,519 Riels) | 4,273 Riels | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (34,931 Riels) | 2,770 Riels | + 1161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 ﷼ (126,679 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 217% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (9,992 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 ﷼ (4,814 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 315% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 315% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Qatar | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,226 ﷼ (12,724,149 Riels) | 3,423,250 Riels | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,751 ﷼ (8,784,801 Riels) | 2,153,800 Riels | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 596 ﷼ (675,391 Riels) | 400,524 Riels | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (8,694,116 Riels) | 2,000,000 Riels | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (5,007,283 Riels) | 1,400,000 Riels | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (416,875 Riels) | 300,000 Riels | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 505 ﷼ (572,546 Riels) | 51,685 Riels | + 1008% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,531 ﷼ (1,735,350 Riels) | 1,200,000 Riels | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (476,733 Riels) | 472,094 Riels | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 ﷼ (61,032 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (36,866 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 269% | |
| Clothes | + 171% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 171% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Qatar | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (250,288 Riels) | 80,000 Riels | + 213% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ﷼ (170,013 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 325% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (406,384 Riels) | 392,250 Riels | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (407,979 Riels) | 152,014 Riels | + 168% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 32% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Qatar | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (118,372,456 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17 ﷼ (2,462 Riels) | 4,511 Riels | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 ﷼ (141,123 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 48% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Qatar | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (20,144 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (73,813 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (298,108 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 397% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (22,668 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (15,915 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (16,154 Riels) | 16,000 Riels | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (14,326 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (10,427 Riels) | 8,000 Riels | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (66,389 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | + 453% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 38% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Qatar | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (225,742 Riels) | 55,571 Riels | + 306% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (88,686 Riels) | 100,000 Riels | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (438,107 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 630% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (363,972 Riels) | 800,000 Riels | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (88,534 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 343% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (26,151 Riels) | 6,000 Riels | + 336% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (68,005 Riels) | 6,060 Riels | + 1022% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (1,925,686 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (815 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 294% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 ﷼ (396,377 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (19,539 Riels) | 21,507 Riels | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 212 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1133.423
KHR
/
QAR
Cost of living in Qatar is 89% more expensive than in Cambodia
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