Cost of living in United States compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 8% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (78 ﷼) | 102 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (43 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.82 (21 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (4.02 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.22 (19 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.85 (18 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (27 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (16 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (8 ﷼) | 4.84 ﷼ | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.45 (13 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (64 ﷼) | 142 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.91 (11 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.17 (12 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in United States is 34% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,299 (11,994 ﷼) | 9,044 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,473 (8,994 ﷼) | 5,116 ﷼ | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (823 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,273 (8,264 ﷼) | 6,074 ﷼ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,666 (6,057 ﷼) | 3,850 ﷼ | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $172 (626 ﷼) | 254 ﷼ | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (230 ﷼) | 326 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $249 (906 ﷼) | 733 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (531 ﷼) | 355 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (53 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (125 ﷼) | 44 ﷼ | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (212 ﷼) | 213 ﷼ | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (183 ﷼) | 197 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (382 ﷼) | 385 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (523 ﷼) | 330 ﷼ | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 42% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,907 (112,382 ﷼) | 80,945 ﷼ | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (3.46 ﷼) | 2.05 ﷼ | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (316 ﷼) | 220 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 74% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (33 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (75 ﷼) | 58 ﷼ | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $159 (577 ﷼) | 281 ﷼ | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (32 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.19 (19 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (25 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.10 (19 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (8 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (111 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (220 ﷼) | 233 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (110 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $212 (772 ﷼) | 120 ﷼ | + 545% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (379 ﷼) | 325 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (54 ﷼) | 100 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.83 (21 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (27 ﷼) | 55 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $495 (1,801 ﷼) | 900 ﷼ | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.54 (1.96 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (268 ﷼) | 383 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (42 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,853 prices entered by 2,049 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 21% more expensive than in Qatar
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