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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Qatar

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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United States vs. Qatar - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.4 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Qatar.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.36 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.73 EUR (2.02 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Qatar.

6.36 EUR
1.73 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.36 EUR (1.58 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 37% lower in Qatar.

2.16 EUR
1.36 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.12 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 8.91 EUR (10.38 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 48% lower in Qatar.

17.12 EUR
8.91 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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7.13 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

15.45 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.8 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 6.22 EUR (7.25 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Qatar.

13.80 EUR
6.22 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.31 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 5.42 EUR (6.32 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Qatar.

16.31 EUR
5.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.87 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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1.67 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.17 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.3 EUR (2.68 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Qatar.

6.17 EUR
2.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.27 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
3.02 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.45 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Qatar.

2.52 EUR
1.13 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.3 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.56 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Qatar.

4.30 EUR
1.34 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.73 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 9.46 EUR (11.02 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Qatar.

14.73 EUR
9.46 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (2.12 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
1.82 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Qatar.

3.44 EUR
0.88 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.91 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.56 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Qatar.

4.91 EUR
1.34 EUR

Potato (1kg)

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

3.21 EUR
0.83 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.1 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.98 EUR (2.31 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Qatar.

7.10 EUR
1.98 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.71 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.47 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Qatar.

5.47 EUR
1.14 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.14 EUR
0.42 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.03 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 4.25 EUR (4.96 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Qatar.

5.03 EUR
4.25 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.74 EUR (0.86 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Qatar.

2.83 EUR
0.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

6.87 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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10.61 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

10.30 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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10.02 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.3 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.13 EUR (7.14 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Qatar.

10.30 EUR
6.13 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 120.19 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 47.14 EUR (54.92 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Qatar.

120.19 EUR
47.14 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.32 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 5.89 EUR (6.86 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Qatar.

22.32 EUR
5.89 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.19 EUR
0.28 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.85 EUR
0.46 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

0.80 EUR
0.47 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.32 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 28.29 EUR (32.95 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 75% lower in Qatar.

113.32 EUR
28.29 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.49 EUR
0.47 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.06 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 11.79 EUR (13.73 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Qatar.

36.06 EUR
11.79 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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

1.86 EUR
1.89 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.89 EUR (2.2 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Qatar.

4.28 EUR
1.89 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.17 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 10.61 EUR (12.36 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Qatar.

17.17 EUR
10.61 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.44 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 100.74 EUR (117.35 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Qatar.

135.44 EUR
100.74 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.8 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 26.39 EUR (30.74 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Qatar.

55.80 EUR
26.39 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Qatar - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.73 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Qatar.

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 3483 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1290 EUR (1502.95 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 63% lower in Qatar.

3 483 EUR
1 290 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 2183 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 852.13 EUR (992.61 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 61% lower in Qatar.

2 183 EUR
852.13 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 7058 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2400 EUR (2795.36 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 66% lower in Qatar.

7 058 EUR
2 400 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 4487 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1765 EUR (2055.4 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Qatar.

4 487 EUR
1 765 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Qatar - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.25 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Qatar.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14899 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 4630 EUR (5393.45 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Qatar.

14 899 EUR
4 630 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 10453 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 3174 EUR (3697.26 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Qatar.

10 453 EUR
3 174 EUR

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4417 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 3092 EUR (3601.37 USD) in Qatar. The average salary is 30% lower in Qatar.

4 417 EUR
3 092 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

89.1 EUR
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Two stars

126 EUR
90.9 EUR

Three stars

168 EUR
102 EUR

Four stars

217 EUR
136 EUR

Five stars

516 EUR
263 EUR

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

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