Cost of living in Qatar compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 94% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (Rp 165,424) | Rp 51,127 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (Rp 104,944) | Rp 55,136 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (Rp 85,484) | Rp 27,959 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Rp 30,315) | Rp 19,951 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (Rp 58,270) | Rp 26,897 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (Rp 23,780) | Rp 18,627 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (Rp 111,307) | Rp 55,732 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Rp 29,522) | Rp 43,429 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (Rp 20,121) | Rp 21,967 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (Rp 127,358) | Rp 36,059 | + 253% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 ﷼ (Rp 527,827) | Rp 337,317 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (Rp 36,225) | Rp 22,667 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.62 ﷼ (Rp 19,107) | Rp 17,971 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 213% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,997 ﷼ (Rp 45,445,649) | Rp 18,244,600 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (Rp 28,777,575) | Rp 9,473,690 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 806 ﷼ (Rp 3,332,640) | Rp 974,948 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (Rp 31,698,272) | Rp 7,294,710 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (Rp 18,256,279) | Rp 4,040,510 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (Rp 1,519,905) | Rp 532,882 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (Rp 1,351,881) | Rp 402,661 | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (Rp 8,237,153) | Rp 3,867,100 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (Rp 1,722,016) | Rp 1,394,900 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (Rp 243,969) | Rp 56,742 | + 330% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (Rp 134,412) | Rp 77,085 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (Rp 912,537) | Rp 617,575 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (Rp 691,102) | Rp 462,428 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (Rp 1,481,655) | Rp 1,181,040 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (Rp 1,487,470) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (Rp 431,579,528) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (Rp 8,833) | Rp 12,479 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 124 ﷼ (Rp 511,616) | Rp 150,291 | + 240% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 141% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (Rp 73,443) | Rp 36,367 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (Rp 269,120) | Rp 60,467 | + 345% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (Rp 1,086,887) | Rp 364,923 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (Rp 82,648) | Rp 130,123 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Rp 58,027) | Rp 21,655 | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Rp 58,898) | Rp 34,558 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (Rp 52,234) | Rp 30,035 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (Rp 38,016) | Rp 15,580 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (Rp 242,052) | Rp 88,350 | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 156% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Qatar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (Rp 823,042) | Rp 216,012 | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (Rp 323,343) | Rp 104,481 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (Rp 1,597,313) | Rp 300,249 | + 432% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (Rp 1,327,021) | Rp 383,761 | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (Rp 322,790) | Rp 162,937 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (Rp 95,344) | Rp 36,298 | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (Rp 247,944) | Rp 40,791 | + 508% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (Rp 7,020,947) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (Rp 2,973) | Rp 2,029 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (Rp 1,882,498) | Rp 496,553 | + 279% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (Rp 71,447) | Rp 35,112 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia
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