Cost of living in Qatar compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 57% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Qatar | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (Q86) | Q84 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (Q54) | Q46 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (Q44) | Q29 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Q16) | Q13 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (Q30) | Q18 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (Q12) | Q12 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (Q58) | Q45 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Q15) | Q17 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (Q10) | Q10 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (Q66) | Q11 | + 518% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 ﷼ (Q273) | Q94 | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (Q19) | Q17 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.62 ﷼ (Q10) | Q8 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 212% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 212% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Qatar | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,997 ﷼ (Q23,531) | Q7,152 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (Q14,901) | Q3,828 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 806 ﷼ (Q1,726) | Q473 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (Q16,413) | Q4,957 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (Q9,453) | Q2,623 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (Q787) | Q327 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (Q700) | Q228 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (Q4,265) | Q3,117 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (Q892) | Q796 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (Q126) | Q85 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (Q70) | Q26 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 25% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Qatar | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (Q472) | Q395 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (Q358) | Q278 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (Q767) | Q719 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (Q770) | Q523 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Qatar | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (Q223,464) | Q143,555 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (Q4.57) | Q12 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 124 ﷼ (Q265) | Q298 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 4% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Qatar | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (Q38) | Q38 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (Q139) | Q192 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (Q563) | Q276 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (Q43) | Q38 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Q30) | Q36 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Q30) | Q39 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (Q27) | Q20 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (Q20) | Q17 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (Q125) | Q83 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 96% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Qatar | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (Q426) | Q139 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (Q167) | Q88 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (Q827) | Q289 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (Q687) | Q318 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (Q167) | Q57 | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (Q49) | Q29 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (Q128) | Q17 | + 658% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (Q3,635) | Q4,510 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (Q1.54) | Q1.57 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (Q975) | Q361 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (Q37) | Q30 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.140
GTQ
/
QAR
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Cost of living in Qatar is 75% more expensive than in Guatemala
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