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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 2.27 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Qatar.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.41 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (1.97 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Qatar.

5.41 EUR
1.82 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.21 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.62 EUR (1.75 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Qatar.

2.21 EUR
1.62 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.43 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 10.34 EUR (11.17 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Qatar.

19.43 EUR
10.34 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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17.79 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

16.66 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.13 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 5.8 EUR (6.26 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 64% lower in Qatar.

16.13 EUR
5.80 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.81 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 6.1 EUR (6.59 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Qatar.

14.81 EUR
6.10 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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2.07 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.39 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.56 EUR (2.76 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Qatar.

4.39 EUR
2.56 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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6.45 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

23.13 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.63 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.33 EUR (1.44 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Qatar.

2.63 EUR
1.33 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.95 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.55 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Qatar.

3.95 EUR
1.43 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.47 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 10.14 EUR (10.95 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Qatar.

15.47 EUR
10.14 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.86 EUR (2.01 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in the United States.

1.16 EUR
1.86 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.61 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (0.97 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Qatar.

3.61 EUR
0.90 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.93 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.6 EUR (1.73 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Qatar.

4.93 EUR
1.60 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.94 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.1 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Qatar.

3.94 EUR
1.02 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.61 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.7 EUR (1.84 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Qatar.

7.61 EUR
1.70 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.31 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.79 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.33 EUR (1.43 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 77% lower in Qatar.

5.79 EUR
1.33 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.49 EUR (0.52 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Qatar.

2.31 EUR
0.49 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.83 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 4.94 EUR (5.33 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in the United States.

4.83 EUR
4.94 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.59 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.02 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Qatar.

2.59 EUR
0.95 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

7.41 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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12.07 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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12.71 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.11 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.35 EUR (6.86 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Qatar.

11.11 EUR
6.35 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.57 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 50.83 EUR (54.91 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Qatar.

92.57 EUR
50.83 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.14 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 7.62 EUR (8.24 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Qatar.

23.14 EUR
7.62 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.04 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.34 EUR (0.37 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Qatar.

2.04 EUR
0.34 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Qatar - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.68 times more for fuel in the United States than in Qatar.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.51 EUR (0.55 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 42% lower in Qatar.

0.88 EUR
0.51 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.52 EUR (0.56 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Qatar.

0.85 EUR
0.52 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Qatar - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3 times more for transportation in the United States than in Qatar.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 119.42 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 38.12 EUR (41.18 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Qatar.

119.42 EUR
38.12 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.55 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.51 EUR (0.55 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 80% lower in Qatar.

2.55 EUR
0.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.77 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 8.9 EUR (9.61 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 68% lower in Qatar.

27.77 EUR
8.90 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.03 EUR (2.2 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in the United States.

1.72 EUR
2.03 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.17 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.29 EUR (2.47 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Qatar.

4.17 EUR
2.29 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 16.66 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.8 EUR (11.67 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Qatar.

16.66 EUR
10.80 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.96 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 104.11 EUR (112.46 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in the United States.

90.96 EUR
104.11 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.18 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 30.14 EUR (32.56 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Qatar.

35.18 EUR
30.14 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Qatar - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.02 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 3518 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1639 EUR (1770.66 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Qatar.

3 518 EUR
1 639 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 2203 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1039 EUR (1122.39 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Qatar.

2 203 EUR
1 039 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 6567 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 3188 EUR (3443.43 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Qatar.

6 567 EUR
3 188 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 3802 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 2095 EUR (2263.58 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Qatar.

3 802 EUR
2 095 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Qatar - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.76 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 13217 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 4757 EUR (5138.26 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 64% lower in Qatar.

13 217 EUR
4 757 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 8586 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 3149 EUR (3401.48 USD) in Qatar. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Qatar.

8 586 EUR
3 149 EUR

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5552 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 3638 EUR (3930.2 USD) in Qatar. The average salary is 34.5% lower in Qatar.

5 552 EUR
3 638 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

96 EUR
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Two stars

135 EUR
98 EUR

Three stars

181 EUR
110 EUR

Four stars

234 EUR
146 EUR

Five stars

556 EUR
284 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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