Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 16% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (28 ﷼) | 40 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (28 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (15 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (6 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (16 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (6 ﷼) | 5.75 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (13 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (8 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (4.11 ﷼) | 4.87 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 31 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 148 ﷼ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (8 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (2.36 ﷼) | 4.63 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 48% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,989 (3,870 ﷼) | 10,893 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,865 (2,779 ﷼) | 6,964 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 759 (737 ﷼) | 439 ﷼ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,838 (2,754 ﷼) | 7,671 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,708 (1,657 ﷼) | 4,418 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 660 (641 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (244 ﷼) | 327 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (2,194 ﷼) | 1,993 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (481 ﷼) | 417 ﷼ | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (25 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (57 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 24% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 175 (170 ﷼) | 221 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 253 (245 ﷼) | 167 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 414 (401 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 369 (358 ﷼) | 360 ﷼ | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 8% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 (87,650 ﷼) | 104,438 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (1.80 ﷼) | 2.14 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 149 (144 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 6% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (13 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (73 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (190 ﷼) | 263 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (34 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (21 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (18 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (11 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (18 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (42 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 6% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 169 (164 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110 (107 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 694 (673 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (210 ﷼) | 321 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 78 ﷼ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (17 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 60 ﷼ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (3,560 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 110% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.55 (0.54 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (287 ﷼) | 456 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (26 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.970
QAR
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 663 prices entered by 131 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 24% cheaper than in Qatar
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