VanBasket Qatar

Food Prices in Qatar — November 2026

Name: Qatar — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

127.9

vs World Average

+27.9%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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What this means for vanlife

Food in Qatar is 27.9% above the world average. Plan a larger grocery budget: the same basket costs around $384 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +12.7% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Qatar

Qatar

127.9

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Austria 128.4 +28.4%

Luxembourg 128.5 +28.5%

Italy 128.8 +28.8%

Ireland 130 +30%

Saudi Arabia 130.2 +30.2%

More countries in Middle East

Egypt 65 -35%

Turkey 88 -12%

Lebanon 95 -5%

Jordan 110 +10%

Oman 120 +20%

Saudi Arabia 130.2 +30.2%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Qatar?

Yes, food in Qatar is above average. The VanBasket Index is 127.9 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 27.9% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Qatar per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Qatar you can expect to spend around $384. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 127.9 (world = 100).

How does Qatar compare to similar countries?

Qatar has a VanBasket Index of 127.9. Similar or nearby countries: Austria, Luxembourg, Italy.

How often is the food price data for Qatar updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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