Cost of living in Qatar compared to New Zealand
Currency:
Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Qatar is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Qatar | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (NZ$14) | NZ$25 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (NZ$11) | NZ$17 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (NZ$5.64) | NZ$9 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (NZ$3.30) | NZ$2.80 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (NZ$5.56) | NZ$12 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (NZ$2.43) | NZ$10 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (NZ$3.09) | NZ$4.79 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (NZ$1.70) | NZ$4.14 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (NZ$3.38) | NZ$6 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (NZ$41) | NZ$20 | + 105% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (NZ$3.14) | NZ$4.46 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (NZ$2.38) | NZ$3.26 | - 27% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Qatar is 23% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Qatar | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (NZ$5,495) | NZ$4,070 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (NZ$3,651) | NZ$3,352 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (NZ$480) | NZ$197 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (NZ$2,998) | NZ$2,492 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (NZ$1,843) | NZ$2,198 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (NZ$166) | NZ$153 | + 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (NZ$146) | NZ$90 | + 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (NZ$1,038) | NZ$565 | + 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (NZ$190) | NZ$231 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ﷼ (NZ$15) | NZ$19 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (NZ$21) | NZ$32 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Qatar is 18% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Qatar | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (NZ$107) | NZ$139 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (NZ$84) | NZ$95 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (NZ$151) | NZ$186 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (NZ$157) | NZ$225 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Qatar is 58% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Qatar | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (NZ$38,606) | NZ$41,100 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (NZ$0.96) | NZ$2.85 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (NZ$63) | NZ$190 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | + 81% | |||
Personal Care in Qatar is 81% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Qatar | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$10 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (NZ$29) | NZ$5.00 | + 488% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 ﷼ (NZ$131) | NZ$60 | + 118% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$5.35 | + 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (NZ$14) | NZ$8 | + 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$3.09 | + 192% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.41 ﷼ (NZ$2.44) | NZ$3.99 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ﷼ (NZ$29) | NZ$38 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Qatar is 10% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Qatar | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (NZ$132) | NZ$70 | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (NZ$40) | NZ$43 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 ﷼ (NZ$48) | NZ$180 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (NZ$94) | NZ$136 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (NZ$50) | NZ$20 | + 149% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$5.95 | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (NZ$20) | NZ$13 | + 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (NZ$767) | NZ$1,526 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (NZ$0.45) | NZ$0.41 | + 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (NZ$194) | NZ$73 | + 167% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$40 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 968 prices entered by 136 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 14% cheaper than in New Zealand
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