I must admit, I don't really compare the prices when I do my grocery shopping, I just notice if the total is significantly bigger for a comparable shop in a different supermarket chain.

So what about the cost of every day things that are quite easy to compare? Say, like a 'Big Mac'-type index? I don't eat Big Macs either, but I'm guessing most people will know the prices of the following things back home and will be able to compare it with the cost in Qatar.

How much are the following in Qatar?

* Big Mac Meal

* Coffee in Starbucks

* A small bottle of water/a can of pop (soda?) from a shop

* Lunch on a work day (do you have a meal or sandwiches?)

* Cinema ticket (adult)

* Takeaway meal/meal delivery (something like Domino Pizza)

* Average meal in an okay restaurant, not a special occasion, but during the week when you can't be bothered cooking (per person)

* Meal in a nicer restaurant, make a bit of an effort

* A pint of beer/glass of wine/gin & tonic in a bar/club

* An hour in an internet cafe

* A CD (new/recent release)

* A DVD (new/recent release)

Can anyone else think of any easily comparable items to add to the list?