Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 41 (41 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (31 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (15 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (6 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (15 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.91 (4.87 ﷼) | 4.85 ﷼ | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (20 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (8 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (3.75 ﷼) | 3.96 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (10 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 63 (63 ﷼) | 92 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (8 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (4.45 ﷼) | 5.28 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 11% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,964 (9,878 ﷼) | 12,174 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,974 (6,915 ﷼) | 8,090 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (878 ﷼) | 1,063 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,940 (5,889 ﷼) | 6,401 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,950 (3,916 ﷼) | 4,084 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 588 (583 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 327 (324 ﷼) | 323 ﷼ | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 878 (870 ﷼) | 2,301 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (339 ﷼) | 421 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (44 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (36 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 4% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (201 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (184 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (340 ﷼) | 335 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (337 ﷼) | 348 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,595 (95,765 ﷼) | 85,534 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.02 (2.99 ﷼) | 2.12 ﷼ | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 96 (95 ﷼) | 141 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (13 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (30 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (270 ﷼) | 100 ﷼ | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (28 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (17 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (23 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (13 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (12 ﷼) | 5.41 ﷼ | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (43 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 18% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (167 ﷼) | 292 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (93 ﷼) | 88 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (317 ﷼) | 105 ﷼ | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 297 (295 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 (80 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (20 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (40 ﷼) | 44 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (1,928 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (0.72 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (258 ﷼) | 430 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (19 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.991
QAR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,245 prices entered by 313 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Qatar
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