Qatar is introducing a 100 % tax on alcohol sales in time for the 2022 World Cup . The Middle Eastern state has vowed to place a levy – dubbed the " sin tax " – on any health - related substances . During the tournament , foreign nationals will have a choice of licensed bars , clubs and hotels in which to compete . Outside these , football fans will only be able to buy alcohol from the country 's sole liquor store , the Qatar Distribution Company , when in need of a licence ; even then a pack of six beers will cost over £ 20 ( $ 26 ) .
Qatar is introducing a 100% tax on alcohol sales in time for the 2022 World Cup. The Middle Eastern state has vowed to place a levy – dubbed the "sin tax" – on any health-damaging goods. During the tournament, foreign nationals will have a choice of licensed bars, clubs and hotels in which to drink. Outside these, football fans will only be able to buy alcohol from the country's sole liquor store, the Qatar Distribution Company, when in possession of a permit; even then a pack of six beers will cost over £20 ($26).