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Cost of Living & Prices:
Qatar vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Qatar vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.28 times less for grocery shopping in Qatar than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.73 EUR (1.96 USD) in Qatar and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Qatar.

1.73 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.54 EUR (1.75 USD) in Qatar and 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27% lower in Qatar.

1.54 EUR
2.11 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.83 EUR (11.16 USD) in Qatar and 18.49 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Qatar.

9.83 EUR
18.49 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

16.91 EUR
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

-
15.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.51 EUR (6.26 USD) in Qatar and 15.34 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Qatar.

5.51 EUR
15.34 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.8 EUR (6.58 USD) in Qatar and 14.09 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Qatar.

5.80 EUR
14.09 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
2.83 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

1.97 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.43 EUR (2.76 USD) for 12 eggs in Qatar and 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Qatar.

2.43 EUR
4.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
3.46 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

6.13 EUR
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
22.01 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.26 EUR (1.43 USD) in Qatar and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Qatar.

1.26 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.36 EUR (1.54 USD) in Qatar and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Qatar.

1.36 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.63 EUR (10.94 USD) in Qatar and 14.72 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Qatar.

9.63 EUR
14.72 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.77 EUR (2 USD) in Qatar and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in the United States.

1.77 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.86 EUR (0.97 USD) in Qatar and 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Qatar.

0.86 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.52 EUR (1.73 USD) in Qatar and 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Qatar.

1.52 EUR
4.70 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.97 EUR (1.1 USD) in Qatar and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Qatar.

0.97 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.62 EUR (1.84 USD) in Qatar and 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Qatar.

1.62 EUR
7.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
7.91 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.26 EUR (1.43 USD) in Qatar and 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Qatar.

1.26 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in Qatar and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Qatar.

0.46 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Qatar vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.92 times less for meals in restaurants in Qatar than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in Qatar and 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in the United States.

4.69 EUR
4.60 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Qatar and 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Qatar.

0.90 EUR
2.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
7.05 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

11.47 EUR
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
8.81 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

12.08 EUR
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.04 EUR (6.86 USD) in Qatar and 10.57 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Qatar.

6.04 EUR
10.57 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 48.31 EUR (54.85 USD) in Qatar and 88.09 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Qatar.

48.31 EUR
88.09 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 7.25 EUR (8.23 USD) in Qatar and 22.02 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Qatar.

7.25 EUR
22.02 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.32 EUR (0.37 USD) in Qatar and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Qatar.

0.32 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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Qatar vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.67 times less for fuel in Qatar than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.48 EUR (0.55 USD) in Qatar and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Qatar.

0.48 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.5 EUR (0.56 USD) in Qatar and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Qatar.

0.50 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Qatar vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.01 times less for transportation in Qatar than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 36.23 EUR (41.13 USD) in Qatar and 113.63 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Qatar.

36.23 EUR
113.63 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.48 EUR (0.55 USD) in Qatar and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Qatar.

0.48 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 8.45 EUR (9.6 USD) in Qatar and 26.43 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in Qatar.

8.45 EUR
26.43 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.93 EUR (2.19 USD) in Qatar and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15% lower in the United States.

1.93 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.17 EUR (2.47 USD) in Qatar and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Qatar.

2.17 EUR
3.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Qatar vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10.27 EUR (11.65 USD) in Qatar and 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Qatar.

10.27 EUR
15.86 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.95 EUR (112.33 USD) in Qatar and 86.55 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in the United States.

98.95 EUR
86.55 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 28.65 EUR (32.52 USD) in Qatar and 33.47 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Qatar.

28.65 EUR
33.47 EUR

Flats for rent

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Qatar vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.02 times less for renting an apartment in Qatar than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1558 EUR (1768.54 USD) in Qatar and 3348 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Qatar.

1 558 EUR
3 348 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 987.49 EUR (1121.04 USD) in Qatar and 2097 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Qatar.

987.49 EUR
2 097 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3030 EUR (3439.31 USD) in Qatar and 6249 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Qatar.

3 030 EUR
6 249 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1992 EUR (2260.87 USD) in Qatar and 3618 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Qatar.

1 992 EUR
3 618 EUR

Flats for sale

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Qatar vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.76 times less for buying an apartment in Qatar than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 4521 EUR (5132.11 USD) in Qatar and 12577 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Qatar.

4 521 EUR
12 577 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2993 EUR (3397.41 USD) in Qatar and 8170 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Qatar.

2 993 EUR
8 170 EUR

Salary

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Qatar vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Qatar is 1.53 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3458 EUR (3925.49 USD) in Qatar and 5283 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 34.5% lower in Qatar.

3 458 EUR
5 283 EUR

Hotels

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Qatar vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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91.4 EUR

Two stars

93.2 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

105 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

139 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

270 EUR
529 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Qatar: 1 cities, 129 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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