Cost of living in Qatar compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 62% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Qatar | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 92 ﷼ (204 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 ﷼ (57 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ﷼ (42 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ﷼ (14 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ (57 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ﷼ (12 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (60 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (16 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (11 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (69 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 883% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 ﷼ (250 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (20 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 ﷼ (9 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 94% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Qatar | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,226 ﷼ (25,061 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,751 ﷼ (17,302 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 596 ﷼ (1,330 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (17,124 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (9,862 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (821 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 505 ﷼ (1,128 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 452% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,531 ﷼ (3,418 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (939 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 ﷼ (120 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (73 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 97% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 7% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Qatar | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (493 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ﷼ (335 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (800 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (804 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 25% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Qatar | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (233,146 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17 ﷼ (4.85 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 ﷼ (278 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 38% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Qatar | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (40 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (145 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (587 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 194% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (45 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (31 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (32 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (28 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (21 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (131 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 19% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Qatar | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (445 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (175 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (863 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (717 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (174 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (52 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (134 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (3,793 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (1.61 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 ﷼ (781 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (38 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 157 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 25% more expensive than in Macao
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