Cost of living in Qatar compared to Mauritius
Currency:
Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Qatar is 21% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (₨403) | ₨324 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (₨324) | ₨259 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (₨159) | ₨200 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨93) | ₨50 | + 86% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (₨157) | ₨85 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (₨69) | ₨111 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (₨250) | ₨400 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (₨87) | ₨89 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (₨48) | ₨54 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (₨95) | ₨68 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58 ﷼ (₨737) | ₨477 | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (₨89) | ₨81 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (₨67) | ₨35 | + 92% | |
Housing | + 115% | |||
Housing in Qatar is 115% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (₨155,025) | ₨55,840 | + 178% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (₨103,013) | ₨32,316 | + 219% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (₨13,531) | ₨4,305 | + 214% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (₨84,574) | ₨27,684 | + 205% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (₨52,003) | ₨20,369 | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (₨4,683) | ₨2,268 | + 106% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (₨4,118) | ₨1,315 | + 213% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (₨29,295) | ₨16,389 | + 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (₨5,356) | ₨5,779 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ﷼ (₨435) | ₨266 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (₨586) | ₨2,000 | - 71% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Qatar is 18% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (₨3,024) | ₨1,963 | + 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (₨2,359) | ₨2,389 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (₨4,261) | ₨3,278 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (₨4,437) | ₨2,195 | + 102% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Qatar is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (₨1,089,166) | ₨630,907 | + 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (₨27) | ₨73 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (₨1,766) | ₨1,554 | + 14% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Qatar is 42% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (₨226) | ₨326 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (₨829) | ₨722 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 ﷼ (₨3,708) | ₨1,254 | + 196% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (₨255) | ₨231 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (₨251) | ₨198 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (₨382) | ₨246 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (₨255) | ₨102 | + 149% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.41 ﷼ (₨69) | ₨87 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ﷼ (₨827) | ₨1,083 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | + 156% | |||
Entertainment in Qatar is 156% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (₨3,713) | ₨1,107 | + 235% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (₨1,122) | ₨529 | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 ﷼ (₨1,341) | ₨1,000 | + 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (₨2,639) | ₨1,722 | + 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (₨1,401) | ₨273 | + 413% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (₨259) | ₨138 | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (₨554) | ₨162 | + 243% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (₨21,635) | ₨27,684 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (₨13) | ₨1.36 | + 838% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (₨5,470) | ₨1,300 | + 321% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (₨265) | ₨247 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 268 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
Exchange rate:
12.734
MUR
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QAR
Cost of living in Qatar is 69% more expensive than in Mauritius
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