Cost of living in Qatar compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 61% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Qatar | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (€5.25) | €3.23 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (€1.86) | €1.03 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (€3.58) | €3.09 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (€1.46) | €2.46 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (€7) | €5.13 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (€1.81) | €1.39 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (€1.24) | €0.65 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (€8) | €1.28 | + 513% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148 ﷼ (€38) | €9 | + 299% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (€2.26) | €1.82 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 ﷼ (€1.17) | €0.62 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 126% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Qatar | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,893 ﷼ (€2,763) | €1,071 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (€1,766) | €669 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439 ﷼ (€111) | €307 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (€1,946) | €705 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (€1,121) | €475 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (€93) | €152 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (€83) | €17 | + 374% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (€506) | €427 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (€106) | €97 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (€15) | €9 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 13% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Qatar | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (€56) | €60 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (€42) | €32 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (€91) | €85 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (€91) | €111 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| Qatar | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (€26,492) | €22,139 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (€0.54) | €1.91 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (€38) | €30 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 20% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Qatar | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (€4.51) | €4.05 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (€17) | €8 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (€67) | €50 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (€5.07) | €4.39 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (€3.56) | €4.01 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (€3.62) | €3.74 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (€3.21) | €2.14 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (€2.33) | €2.18 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (€15) | €26 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 55% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Qatar | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (€51) | €30 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (€20) | €18 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (€98) | €50 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (€81) | €45 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (€20) | €8 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (€5.85) | €3.26 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (€15) | €4.06 | + 275% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (€431) | €743 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (€0.18) | €0.18 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (€116) | €47 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 ﷼ (€5.18) | €5.25 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 422 prices entered by 83 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 56% more expensive than in Estonia
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