Cost of living in Qatar compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 159% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 92 ﷼ (Php1,418) | Php228 | + 522% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 ﷼ (Php396) | Php202 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ﷼ (Php292) | Php129 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 ﷼ (Php98) | Php95 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ (Php392) | Php124 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.27 ﷼ (Php82) | Php94 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (Php417) | Php196 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (Php111) | Php160 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (Php75) | Php106 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (Php477) | Php67 | + 616% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 ﷼ (Php1,730) | Php528 | + 227% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (Php136) | Php105 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.25 ﷼ (Php66) | Php72 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 186% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,226 ﷼ (Php173,786) | Php86,892 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,751 ﷼ (Php119,983) | Php41,821 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 596 ﷼ (Php9,224) | Php5,676 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (Php118,744) | Php30,041 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (Php68,389) | Php16,267 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (Php5,694) | Php3,131 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 505 ﷼ (Php7,820) | Php1,923 | + 307% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,531 ﷼ (Php23,701) | Php18,568 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (Php6,511) | Php4,333 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54 ﷼ (Php834) | Php222 | + 275% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (Php504) | Php229 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 44% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (Php3,418) | Php2,293 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 ﷼ (Php2,322) | Php1,624 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (Php5,550) | Php3,974 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (Php5,572) | Php3,754 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 42% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (Php1,616,731) | Php1,178,650 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.17 ﷼ (Php34) | Php76 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125 ﷼ (Php1,927) | Php718 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 31% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (Php275) | Php426 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (Php1,008) | Php1,372 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (Php4,072) | Php1,002 | + 306% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (Php310) | Php205 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Php217) | Php185 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (Php221) | Php158 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (Php196) | Php108 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (Php142) | Php100 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (Php907) | Php302 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 108% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Qatar | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (Php3,083) | Php1,184 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (Php1,211) | Php676 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (Php5,984) | Php1,612 | + 271% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (Php4,971) | Php1,628 | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (Php1,209) | Php590 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (Php357) | Php168 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (Php929) | Php79 | + 1077% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (Php26,301) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (Php11) | Php8 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350 ﷼ (Php5,414) | Php2,774 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (Php267) | Php150 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,033 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
15.480
PHP
/
QAR
Cost of living in Qatar is 117% more expensive than in Philippines
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 10% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 78% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Armenia is 27% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Andorra is 96% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Angola is 29% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 5% cheaper than in Philippines
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in Philippines
- Cost of living in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Philippines