Prices and Cost of Living in Qatar

Food and beverage prices in Qatar

Popular food products found on store shelves in Qatar include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 3.54 QAR (0.97 USD) for a kilo of onions to 40.7 QAR (11.13 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 6.7 QAR (1.83 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.63 QAR (1.54 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 6.37 QAR (1.74 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 7.16 QAR (1.96 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 1.91 QAR (0.52 USD). Dairy prices in Qatar, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 7.31 QAR (2 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 39.88 QAR (10.91 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 22.81 QAR (6.24 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 10.06 QAR (2.75 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 5.22 QAR (1.43 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Qatar vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 19.43 QAR (5.32 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 3.73 QAR (1.02 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 25 QAR (6.84 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 200 QAR (54.72 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 30 QAR (8.21 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Qatar?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 2 QAR (0.55 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 150 QAR (41.04 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 9 QAR (2.46 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 8 QAR (2.19 USD).

Fuel prices in Qatar

Average fuel prices in Qatar are 2.11 QAR (0.58 USD) per liter of gasoline and 2.06 QAR (0.56 USD) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Qatar?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Qatar varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 4088 QAR (1118 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 6449 QAR (1764 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 18715 QAR (5120 USD) per square meter.