Cost of Living in Qatar
Summary of cost of living in Qatar:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 51,374,159.5Rp (11,529.5QR), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 14,405,658.2Rp (3,232.9QR), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Qatar is, on average, 27.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Qatar is, on average, 12.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 111,397.67 Rp | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 891,181.38 Rp | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 111,397.67 Rp | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 pint draught) | 200,515.81 Rp | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 178,236.28 Rp | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 80,020.75 Rp | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 14,202.02 Rp | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 5,504.95 Rp | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 129,407.05 Rp | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 22,671.80 Rp | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 16,971.05 Rp | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 44,339.24 Rp | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 80,035.46 Rp | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 59,384.43 Rp | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 77,254.09 Rp | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 14,980.58 Rp | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 11,683.44 Rp | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 11,503.33 Rp | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 9,976.84 Rp | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 7,205.46 Rp | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 8,039.63 Rp | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 22,016.64 Rp | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 8,022.98 Rp | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 145,373.96 Rp | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 30,900.32 Rp | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 59,969.08 Rp | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 102,485.86 Rp | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 8,911.81 Rp | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 534,708.83 Rp | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 35,647.26 Rp | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 57,368.71 Rp | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 222,795.35 Rp | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 34,956.64 Rp | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 378,752,088.25 Rp | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 330,360,939.09 Rp | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,566,602.71 Rp | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 677,010.37 Rp | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,409,767.47 Rp | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,832,140.47 Rp | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 532,035.29 Rp | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 200,515.81 Rp | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 13,272,105.71 Rp | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 188,587,078.27 Rp | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 976,809.06 Rp | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 861,586.21 Rp | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,598,687.31 Rp | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,400,644.53 Rp | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 25,381,169.65 Rp | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 16,686,269.64 Rp | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 45,187,466.34 Rp | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 32,832,998.36 Rp | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 7,588,261.18 Rp | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,964,028.67 Rp | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 60,861,291.85 Rp | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.20 |
Prices in Qatar
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Last update: 17 May 2025
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Last update: 17 May 2025
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