Cost of living in Qatar compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 107% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Qatar | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (RM47) | RM15 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (RM30) | RM17 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (RM24) | RM8 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (RM9) | RM7 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (RM16) | RM9 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (RM7) | RM7 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (RM31) | RM22 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (RM8) | RM11 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (RM5.68) | RM4.90 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (RM36) | RM13 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148 ﷼ (RM173) | RM74 | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (RM10) | RM4.93 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 ﷼ (RM5.40) | RM3.49 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 219% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Qatar | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,893 ﷼ (RM12,697) | RM3,071 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (RM8,117) | RM2,197 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439 ﷼ (RM512) | RM285 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (RM8,941) | RM1,908 | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (RM5,149) | RM1,210 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (RM429) | RM872 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (RM381) | RM113 | + 238% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (RM2,323) | RM2,827 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (RM486) | RM537 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (RM69) | RM28 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (RM34) | RM36 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 52% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Qatar | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (RM257) | RM193 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (RM195) | RM122 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (RM418) | RM296 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (RM420) | RM246 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 19% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Qatar | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (RM121,734) | RM162,896 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (RM2.50) | RM2.31 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (RM175) | RM86 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 53% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Qatar | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (RM21) | RM9 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (RM76) | RM16 | + 389% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (RM307) | RM149 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (RM23) | RM44 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (RM16) | RM11 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (RM17) | RM15 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (RM15) | RM20 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (RM11) | RM7 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (RM68) | RM34 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 120% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Qatar | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (RM232) | RM126 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (RM91) | RM38 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (RM451) | RM271 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (RM374) | RM111 | + 236% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (RM91) | RM100 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (RM27) | RM14 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (RM70) | RM18 | + 298% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (RM1,980) | RM2,145 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (RM0.84) | RM0.24 | + 254% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (RM531) | RM158 | + 236% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 ﷼ (RM24) | RM17 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.166
MYR
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 567 prices entered by 127 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 104% more expensive than in Malaysia
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