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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 2.4 times less for grocery shopping in Qatar than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.73 EUR (2.02 USD) in Qatar and 6.37 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Qatar.

1.73 EUR
6.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.36 EUR (1.58 USD) in Qatar and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Qatar.

1.36 EUR
2.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.93 EUR (10.39 USD) in Qatar and 17.14 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Qatar.

8.93 EUR
17.14 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

7.14 EUR
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

-
15.47 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.23 EUR (7.25 USD) in Qatar and 13.82 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Qatar.

6.23 EUR
13.82 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.43 EUR (6.32 USD) in Qatar and 16.33 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Qatar.

5.43 EUR
16.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
2.87 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

1.67 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.3 EUR (2.68 USD) for 12 eggs in Qatar and 6.18 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Qatar.

2.30 EUR
6.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
3.27 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.03 EUR
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.48 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.14 EUR (1.32 USD) in Qatar and 2.53 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Qatar.

1.14 EUR
2.53 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.34 EUR (1.56 USD) in Qatar and 4.31 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Qatar.

1.34 EUR
4.31 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.47 EUR (11.02 USD) in Qatar and 14.75 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Qatar.

9.47 EUR
14.75 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.82 EUR (2.12 USD) in Qatar and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in the United States.

1.82 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Qatar and 3.45 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Qatar.

0.88 EUR
3.45 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.34 EUR (1.56 USD) in Qatar and 4.92 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Qatar.

1.34 EUR
4.92 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.83 EUR (0.96 USD) in Qatar and 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Qatar.

0.83 EUR
3.21 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.98 EUR (2.31 USD) in Qatar and 7.11 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Qatar.

1.98 EUR
7.11 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.72 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in Qatar and 5.47 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79% lower in Qatar.

1.15 EUR
5.47 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.42 EUR (0.49 USD) in Qatar and 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Qatar.

0.42 EUR
2.14 EUR

Restaurant

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Qatar vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.53 times less for meals in restaurants in Qatar than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.26 EUR (4.96 USD) in Qatar and 5.04 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Qatar.

4.26 EUR
5.04 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.74 EUR (0.86 USD) in Qatar and 2.84 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Qatar.

0.74 EUR
2.84 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
6.88 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

10.62 EUR
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
10.31 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

10.03 EUR
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.14 EUR (7.14 USD) in Qatar and 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Qatar.

6.14 EUR
10.31 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 47.22 EUR (54.95 USD) in Qatar and 120.32 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Qatar.

47.22 EUR
120.32 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.9 EUR (6.87 USD) in Qatar and 22.34 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Qatar.

5.90 EUR
22.34 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.28 EUR (0.32 USD) in Qatar and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Qatar.

0.28 EUR
2.19 EUR

Fuel

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Qatar vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.77 times less for fuel in Qatar than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.46 EUR (0.54 USD) in Qatar and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Qatar.

0.46 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.47 EUR (0.55 USD) in Qatar and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Qatar.

0.47 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Qatar vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.56 times less for transportation in Qatar than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 28.33 EUR (32.97 USD) in Qatar and 113.44 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Qatar.

28.33 EUR
113.44 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.47 EUR (0.55 USD) in Qatar and 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Qatar.

0.47 EUR
2.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 11.81 EUR (13.74 USD) in Qatar and 36.1 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Qatar.

11.81 EUR
36.10 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.89 EUR (2.2 USD) in Qatar and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in the United States.

1.89 EUR
1.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.89 EUR (2.2 USD) in Qatar and 4.29 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Qatar.

1.89 EUR
4.29 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 10.62 EUR (12.36 USD) in Qatar and 17.19 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Qatar.

10.62 EUR
17.19 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 100.91 EUR (117.42 USD) in Qatar and 135.59 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Qatar.

100.91 EUR
135.59 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 26.43 EUR (30.76 USD) in Qatar and 55.86 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Qatar.

26.43 EUR
55.86 EUR

Flats for rent

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Qatar vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.73 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 1292 EUR (1503.81 USD) in Qatar and 3487 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Qatar.

1 292 EUR
3 487 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 853.55 EUR (993.18 USD) in Qatar and 2186 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in Qatar.

853.55 EUR
2 186 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 2404 EUR (2796.95 USD) in Qatar and 7066 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66% lower in Qatar.

2 404 EUR
7 066 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 1767 EUR (2056.58 USD) in Qatar and 4492 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Qatar.

1 767 EUR
4 492 EUR

Flats for sale

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Qatar vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.25 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 4638 EUR (5396.54 USD) in Qatar and 14915 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Qatar.

4 638 EUR
14 915 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 3179 EUR (3699.37 USD) in Qatar and 10464 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Qatar.

3 179 EUR
10 464 EUR

Salary

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Qatar vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Qatar is 1.43 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3097 EUR (3603.43 USD) in Qatar and 4422 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 30% lower in Qatar.

3 097 EUR
4 422 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
89.2 EUR

Two stars

91 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

102 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

136 EUR
217 EUR

Five stars

263 EUR
517 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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