<p>Qatar's gdp is just 146 billion dollar . But the cost to organize world cup 2022 is projected to be 220 billion dollars. It's just impossible to imagine for me. I don't think qatar gets imf bailout or other loans for such irrational extravaganza. How is qatar funding it then?</p>

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2022-08-10T09:31:56.127Z
I own a flat that costs more than my yearly salary too. I think it is pretty clear how I could buy it? Did you mean to ask *why* they would host such an expensive world cup?
Giskard
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2022-08-10T22:46:13.607Z
Why would Qatar need an IMF bailout? Qatar's Debt to GDP is comparatively low and has a [budget surplus](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/higher-energy-prices-lift-qatar-budget-surplus-finance-ministry-2021-11-08/) at the moment. I second @Giskard. While government revenue is a fraction of GDP it seems to be about 36% of GDP in Qatar according to [Wikipedia](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/higher-energy-prices-lift-qatar-budget-surplus-finance-ministry-2021-11-08/). The 220b are not spent in a year, and I wish my flat would be as cheap as this (compared to my income).
Alex
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2022-08-10T22:48:22.577Z
If it is a smart investment is a different story, but likely opinion based. In general, it is a lot of infrastructure investment as well, not just air-conditioned stadiums.
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How can qatar afford 220 billion dollar world cup?
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# How can qatar afford 220 billion dollar world cup?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2022-08-09)

Qatar's gdp is just 146 billion dollar . But the cost to organize world cup 2022 is projected to be 220 billion dollars. It's just impossible to imagine for me. I don't think qatar gets imf bailout or other loans for such irrational extravaganza. How is qatar funding it then?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I own a flat that costs more than my yearly salary too. I think it is pretty clear how I could buy it? Did you mean to ask *why* they would host such an expensive world cup?  
> **username_2**: Why would Qatar need an IMF bailout? Qatar's Debt to GDP is comparatively low and has a [budget surplus](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/higher-energy-prices-lift-qatar-budget-surplus-finance-ministry-2021-11-08/) at the moment. I second @Giskard. While government revenue is a fraction of GDP it seems to be about 36% of GDP in Qatar according to [Wikipedia](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/higher-energy-prices-lift-qatar-budget-surplus-finance-ministry-2021-11-08/). The 220b are not spent in a year, and I wish my flat would be as cheap as this (compared to my income).  
> **username_2**: If it is a smart investment is a different story, but likely opinion based. In general, it is a lot of infrastructure investment as well, not just air-conditioned stadiums.  

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