Cost of living in Qatar compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Qatar | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 289 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 158 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 72 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 27 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 47 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.85 ﷼ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 92 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 49 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.96 ﷼ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 34 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 278 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 35 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 180% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Qatar | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (Mex$ 58,006) | Mex$ 20,281 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (Mex$ 38,544) | Mex$ 10,225 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (Mex$ 5,063) | Mex$ 1,112 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,647 ﷼ (Mex$ 31,672) | Mex$ 12,923 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (Mex$ 19,458) | Mex$ 7,476 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,752) | Mex$ 832 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,541) | Mex$ 416 | + 270% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (Mex$ 10,961) | Mex$ 6,277 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (Mex$ 2,004) | Mex$ 2,589 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ﷼ (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 115 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 118 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Qatar | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,131) | Mex$ 1,003 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (Mex$ 883) | Mex$ 709 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,595) | Mex$ 1,730 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,660) | Mex$ 1,306 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Qatar | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (Mex$ 407,533) | Mex$ 364,078 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 23 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 141 ﷼ (Mex$ 672) | Mex$ 643 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Qatar | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 98 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 233 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ﷼ (Mex$ 476) | Mex$ 617 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 82 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 57 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 70 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 34 | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.41 ﷼ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 33 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 239 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 96% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Qatar | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,389) | Mex$ 356 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 160 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 ﷼ (Mex$ 502) | Mex$ 782 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (Mex$ 987) | Mex$ 807 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 170 | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 82 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 47 | + 343% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (Mex$ 8,095) | Mex$ 11,943 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (Mex$ 4.76) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (Mex$ 2,047) | Mex$ 956 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 ﷼ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 82 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 53% more expensive than in Mexico
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