Qatar vs United States
United States is about 38% pricier than Qatar overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 61.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Qatar scores higher (96 vs 91 of 100).
Metric Qatar United States
Price level (US=100) 61.8 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $126,046 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $121,900 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 1.3% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Qatar United States
Housing & utilities 155 215
Food 127 117
Transport 81 116
Restaurants & hotels 106 142
Health 89 208
Communication 213 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Qatar United States
Quality-of-life score 96/100 91/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.1 5.8
Internet users 98% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Qatar more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 38% pricier than Qatar overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Qatar would cost roughly $162,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Qatar or United States?
Qatar scores higher, 96 vs 91 out of 100.
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