Cost of living in United States compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 52% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (73 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (38 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.67 (21 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (3.95 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.04 (18 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.66 (17 ﷼) | 4.85 ﷼ | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (26 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (16 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.35 (9 ﷼) | 3.96 ﷼ | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.98 (11 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (56 ﷼) | 92 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.88 (10 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (10 ﷼) | 5.28 ﷼ | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in United States is 5% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,114 (11,337 ﷼) | 12,174 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,391 (8,707 ﷼) | 8,090 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (812 ﷼) | 1,063 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,066 (7,524 ﷼) | 6,647 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,586 (5,775 ﷼) | 4,084 ﷼ | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $146 (530 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (244 ﷼) | 323 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $303 (1,103 ﷼) | 2,301 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $141 (512 ﷼) | 421 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (51 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (114 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (211 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (188 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (351 ﷼) | 335 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (486 ﷼) | 348 ﷼ | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 71% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,177 (102,592 ﷼) | 85,534 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (3.73 ﷼) | 2.12 ﷼ | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (284 ﷼) | 141 ﷼ | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 49% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (33 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (81 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $137 (499 ﷼) | 100 ﷼ | + 399% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (35 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.75 (17 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (23 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.85 (18 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.24 (8 ﷼) | 5.41 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (104 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | + 364% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 9% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| United States | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (208 ﷼) | 292 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (107 ﷼) | 88 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $225 (820 ﷼) | 105 ﷼ | + 679% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (342 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (52 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.47 (20 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (24 ﷼) | 44 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $607 (2,210 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (0.81 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (241 ﷼) | 430 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (37 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 22% more expensive than in Qatar
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