Cost of living in Qatar compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 105% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ﷼ (RM72) | RM21 | + 251% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (RM28) | RM16 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (RM22) | RM8 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (RM9) | RM7 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (RM13) | RM8 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.36 ﷼ (RM4.94) | RM4.78 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (RM21) | RM29 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (RM8) | RM9 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.12 ﷼ (RM4.66) | RM3.56 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (RM34) | RM11 | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 ﷼ (RM132) | RM88 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.24 ﷼ (RM5.93) | RM4.10 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.81 ﷼ (RM5.44) | RM3.22 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 207% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,081 ﷼ (RM11,403) | RM3,319 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,466 ﷼ (RM8,445) | RM1,755 | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ﷼ (RM636) | RM288 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,490 ﷼ (RM7,341) | RM2,263 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,476 ﷼ (RM5,063) | RM1,385 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 397 ﷼ (RM449) | RM196 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262 ﷼ (RM296) | RM98 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,220 ﷼ (RM1,380) | RM1,610 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (RM459) | RM488 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (RM43) | RM21 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (RM42) | RM31 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 51% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (RM268) | RM227 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ﷼ (RM241) | RM152 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459 ﷼ (RM519) | RM270 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (RM434) | RM298 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 87% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (RM83,046) | RM154,513 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.28 ﷼ (RM1.45) | RM1.98 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 378 ﷼ (RM428) | RM87 | + 392% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 112% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (RM20) | RM15 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 ﷼ (RM69) | RM16 | + 329% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 ﷼ (RM231) | RM73 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (RM23) | RM21 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (RM16) | RM13 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 ﷼ (RM30) | RM16 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 ﷼ (RM19) | RM5.12 | + 271% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (RM9) | RM9 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ﷼ (RM72) | RM45 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 151% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 ﷼ (RM259) | RM84 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ﷼ (RM92) | RM36 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (RM437) | RM258 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366 ﷼ (RM415) | RM196 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (RM88) | RM32 | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (RM28) | RM16 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (RM55) | RM20 | + 172% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (RM1,922) | RM1,919 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (RM1.13) | RM0.42 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (RM700) | RM156 | + 350% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 ﷼ (RM18) | RM17 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.131
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,063 prices entered by 165 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 133% more expensive than in Malaysia
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