Cost of living in Qatar compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 31% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Qatar | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (€6) | €9 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (€5.25) | €3.68 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (€1.86) | €0.96 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (€3.58) | €2.78 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (€1.46) | €2.01 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (€1.81) | €2.05 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87 ﷼ (€1.24) | €1.18 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 31 ﷼ (€8) | €0.96 | + 712% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 148 ﷼ (€38) | €7 | + 447% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (€2.26) | €1.92 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.63 ﷼ (€1.17) | €0.94 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 119% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Qatar | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,893 ﷼ (€2,763) | €1,164 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,964 ﷼ (€1,766) | €797 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439 ﷼ (€111) | €127 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (€1,946) | €767 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,418 ﷼ (€1,121) | €557 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (€93) | €82 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (€83) | €29 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,993 ﷼ (€506) | €355 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 ﷼ (€106) | €94 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 ﷼ (€15) | €7 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (€8) | €11 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 11% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Qatar | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 ﷼ (€56) | €73 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 167 ﷼ (€42) | €32 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (€91) | €86 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (€91) | €88 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 10% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Qatar | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,438 ﷼ (€26,491) | €24,534 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 ﷼ (€0.54) | €1.81 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (€38) | €36 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 31% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Qatar | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (€4.51) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (€17) | €7 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (€67) | €62 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (€5.07) | €3.70 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (€3.56) | €2.43 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (€3.62) | €2.94 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (€3.21) | €1.63 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (€2.33) | €1.82 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (€15) | €20 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 66% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Qatar | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (€51) | €33 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (€20) | €16 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (€98) | €51 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 321 ﷼ (€81) | €45 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (€20) | €10 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (€5.85) | €2.67 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (€15) | €4.29 | + 254% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (€431) | €459 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (€0.18) | €0.20 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (€116) | €45 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 ﷼ (€5.18) | €5.08 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 47% more expensive than in Spain
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