Cost of living in Qatar compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 115% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 ﷼ (41 zł) | 31 zł | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (30 zł) | 22 zł | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ﷼ (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (9 zł) | 3.54 zł | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ﷼ (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (34 zł) | 16 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (9 zł) | 3.79 zł | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.07 ﷼ (5.08 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (38 zł) | 3.52 zł | + 995% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 149 ﷼ (186 zł) | 26 zł | + 626% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.04 ﷼ (6 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 220% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,765 ﷼ (13,443 zł) | 4,011 zł | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,487 ﷼ (9,350 zł) | 3,223 zł | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 505 ﷼ (631 zł) | 545 zł | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,421 ﷼ (8,019 zł) | 2,655 zł | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,120 ﷼ (5,145 zł) | 1,955 zł | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 435 ﷼ (544 zł) | 376 zł | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (409 zł) | 48 zł | + 743% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 ﷼ (4,995 zł) | 1,331 zł | + 275% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 ﷼ (375 zł) | 422 zł | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 ﷼ (73 zł) | 36 zł | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 ﷼ (35 zł) | 26 zł | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 56% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 ﷼ (312 zł) | 311 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 ﷼ (261 zł) | 125 zł | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (448 zł) | 295 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (449 zł) | 320 zł | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 7% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,992 ﷼ (94,895 zł) | 96,340 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.04 ﷼ (2.55 zł) | 7 zł | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (187 zł) | 125 zł | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 81% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (81 zł) | 44 zł | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (328 zł) | 164 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (16 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 259% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ﷼ (79 zł) | 46 zł | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 178% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Qatar | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (249 zł) | 80 zł | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (98 zł) | 50 zł | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (483 zł) | 143 zł | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 316 ﷼ (395 zł) | 136 zł | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (98 zł) | 25 zł | + 291% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (29 zł) | 13 zł | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ﷼ (62 zł) | 11 zł | + 485% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (2,122 zł) | 2,352 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (0.90 zł) | 0.21 zł | + 323% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (569 zł) | 117 zł | + 385% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 121% more expensive than in Poland
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