Cost of living in Qatar compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 30% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Qatar | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (11 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (5.74 B/.) | 3.91 B/. | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (2.03 B/.) | 1.63 B/. | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (3.91 B/.) | 2.85 B/. | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (1.60 B/.) | 2.07 B/. | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (1.98 B/.) | 2.55 B/. | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (1.35 B/.) | 1.96 B/. | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (9 B/.) | 1.51 B/. | + 465% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148 ﷼ (41 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 208% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (2.47 B/.) | 2.44 B/. | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 ﷼ (1.28 B/.) | 1.61 B/. | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 103% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Qatar | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,893 ﷼ (3,020 B/.) | 1,273 B/. | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (1,931 B/.) | 852 B/. | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439 ﷼ (122 B/.) | 127 B/. | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (2,127 B/.) | 908 B/. | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (1,225 B/.) | 556 B/. | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (102 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (91 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (553 B/.) | 340 B/. | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (116 B/.) | 106 B/. | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (16 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (8 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 50% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Qatar | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (61 B/.) | 48 B/. | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (46 B/.) | 26 B/. | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (99 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (100 B/.) | 83 B/. | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is about the same as in Panama | ||||
| Qatar | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (28,959 B/.) | 22,433 B/. | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (0.59 B/.) | 1.29 B/. | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (42 B/.) | 42 B/. | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 25% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Qatar | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (4.93 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (18 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (73 B/.) | 62 B/. | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (5.55 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (3.89 B/.) | 5.05 B/. | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (3.95 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (3.50 B/.) | 3.79 B/. | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (2.55 B/.) | 3.38 B/. | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (16 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 68% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Qatar | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (55 B/.) | 29 B/. | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (22 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (107 B/.) | 55 B/. | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (89 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (22 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (6 B/.) | 5.69 B/. | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (17 B/.) | 2.75 B/. | + 506% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (471 B/.) | 651 B/. | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (0.20 B/.) | 0.22 B/. | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (126 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 ﷼ (5.66 B/.) | 5.66 B/. | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 44% more expensive than in Panama
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