Cost of living in Qatar compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Qatar | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (₩14,076) | ₩9,573 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (₩8,930) | ₩7,837 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (₩7,274) | ₩6,830 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (₩2,580) | ₩2,882 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (₩4,958) | ₩6,179 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (₩2,023) | ₩8,120 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (₩9,471) | ₩7,646 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (₩2,512) | ₩8,423 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (₩1,712) | ₩4,872 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (₩10,837) | ₩2,927 | + 270% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 ﷼ (₩44,914) | ₩20,558 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (₩3,082) | ₩3,521 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.62 ﷼ (₩1,626) | ₩4,142 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 51% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Qatar | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,997 ﷼ (₩3,867,071) | ₩3,748,000 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (₩2,448,747) | ₩2,221,890 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 806 ﷼ (₩283,582) | ₩253,895 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (₩2,697,276) | ₩1,163,600 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (₩1,553,467) | ₩778,449 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (₩129,332) | ₩120,000 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (₩115,035) | ₩31,294 | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (₩700,918) | ₩219,090 | + 220% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (₩146,530) | ₩89,516 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (₩20,760) | ₩16,029 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (₩11,437) | ₩14,433 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Qatar | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (₩77,650) | ₩79,338 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (₩58,807) | ₩58,578 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (₩126,077) | ₩89,888 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (₩126,572) | ₩144,451 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 24% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Qatar | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (₩36,724,054) | ₩41,899,500 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (₩752) | ₩1,879 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 124 ﷼ (₩43,535) | ₩56,684 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 10% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Qatar | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (₩6,249) | ₩8,245 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (₩22,900) | ₩4,500 | + 409% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (₩92,486) | ₩45,465 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (₩7,033) | ₩21,034 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₩4,938) | ₩10,694 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (₩5,012) | ₩8,457 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (₩4,445) | ₩5,308 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (₩3,235) | ₩8,235 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (₩20,597) | ₩12,817 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 54% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Qatar | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (₩70,034) | ₩32,969 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (₩27,514) | ₩28,078 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (₩135,919) | ₩270,239 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (₩112,919) | ₩66,875 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (₩27,467) | ₩15,654 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (₩8,113) | ₩5,405 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (₩21,098) | ₩4,568 | + 362% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (₩597,428) | ₩795,597 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (₩253) | ₩207 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (₩160,186) | ₩72,194 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (₩6,080) | ₩4,500 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
351.635
KRW
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 538 prices entered by 128 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 16% more expensive than in South Korea
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