Cost of living in Qatar compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 93% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (₨486) | ₨269 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (₨308) | ₨350 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (₨251) | ₨172 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₨89) | ₨35 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (₨171) | ₨99 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (₨70) | ₨87 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (₨327) | ₨160 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (₨87) | ₨95 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (₨59) | ₨56 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (₨374) | ₨70 | + 438% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148 ﷼ (₨1,797) | ₨472 | + 281% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (₨108) | ₨76 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 ﷼ (₨56) | ₨10 | + 462% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 194% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,893 ﷼ (₨132,219) | ₨50,890 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (₨84,527) | ₨23,651 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439 ﷼ (₨5,328) | ₨2,840 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (₨93,106) | ₨27,201 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (₨53,623) | ₨13,679 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (₨4,464) | ₨2,000 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (₨3,971) | ₨692 | + 474% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (₨24,195) | ₨27,685 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (₨5,058) | ₨7,679 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (₨717) | ₨250 | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (₨359) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 20% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (₨2,680) | ₨2,280 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (₨2,030) | ₨3,120 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (₨4,352) | ₨4,720 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (₨4,369) | ₨3,000 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 6% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (₨1,267,654) | ₨1,376,100 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (₨26) | ₨75 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (₨1,821) | ₨1,500 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 48% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (₨216) | ₨125 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (₨790) | ₨400 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (₨3,192) | ₨800 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (₨243) | ₨150 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₨170) | ₨156 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₨173) | ₨300 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (₨153) | ₨125 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (₨112) | ₨75 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (₨711) | ₨600 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 153% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Qatar | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (₨2,417) | ₨1,000 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (₨950) | ₨600 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (₨4,692) | ₨1,000 | + 369% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (₨3,898) | ₨1,400 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (₨948) | ₨300 | + 216% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (₨280) | ₨125 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (₨728) | ₨175 | + 316% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (₨20,622) | ₨25,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (₨9) | ₨1.00 | + 773% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (₨5,529) | ₨1,300 | + 325% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 ﷼ (₨248) | ₨240 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
12.138
MUR
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 245 prices entered by 52 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 82% more expensive than in Mauritius
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