Cost of living in Qatar compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 72% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Qatar | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ ($11) | $10 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ ($7) | $6 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ ($5.68) | $2.44 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ ($2.01) | $1.00 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ ($3.87) | $2.23 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ ($1.58) | $1.20 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ ($7) | $3.97 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ ($1.96) | $1.95 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ ($1.34) | $1.29 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ ($8) | $1.48 | + 473% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148 ﷼ ($41) | $17 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ ($2.45) | $1.99 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 ﷼ ($1.27) | $0.94 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 268% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 268% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Qatar | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,893 ﷼ ($2,992) | $607 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ ($1,912) | $379 | + 405% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439 ﷼ ($121) | $61 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ ($2,107) | $492 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ ($1,213) | $277 | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ ($101) | $41 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ ($90) | $25 | + 257% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ ($547) | $485 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ ($114) | $141 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ ($16) | $7 | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ ($8) | $10 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Qatar | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ ($61) | $64 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ ($46) | $47 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ ($98) | $110 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ ($99) | $76 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 27% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Qatar | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ ($28,682) | $21,360 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ ($0.59) | $1.09 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ ($41) | $26 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 30% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Qatar | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ ($4.88) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ ($18) | $9 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ ($72) | $34 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ ($5.49) | $8 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ ($3.86) | $3.94 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ ($3.91) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ ($3.47) | $2.09 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ ($2.53) | $1.69 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ ($16) | $14 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 73% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Qatar | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ ($55) | $19 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ ($21) | $11 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ ($106) | $45 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ ($88) | $52 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ ($21) | $10 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ ($6) | $3.76 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ ($16) | $2.18 | + 655% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ ($467) | $777 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ ($0.20) | $0.18 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ ($125) | $50 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 ﷼ ($5.60) | $4.83 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 93% more expensive than in Ecuador
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