- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 1% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 ﷼ (NZ$27) | NZ$17 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (NZ$10) | NZ$11 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (NZ$2.70) | NZ$2.10 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (NZ$5.82) | NZ$7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (NZ$3.07) | NZ$7 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32 ﷼ (NZ$13) | NZ$8 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 ﷼ (NZ$3.38) | NZ$3.76 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.69 ﷼ (NZ$2.25) | NZ$3.42 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 ﷼ (NZ$5.80) | NZ$5.04 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72 ﷼ (NZ$29) | NZ$17 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.69 ﷼ (NZ$2.25) | NZ$3.40 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.51 ﷼ (NZ$1.79) | NZ$2.28 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 32% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,001 ﷼ (NZ$4,359) | NZ$2,740 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,229 ﷼ (NZ$2,865) | NZ$2,171 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380 ﷼ (NZ$151) | NZ$335 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,513 ﷼ (NZ$3,374) | NZ$1,792 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,574 ﷼ (NZ$1,813) | NZ$1,465 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 231 ﷼ (NZ$92) | NZ$284 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (NZ$100) | NZ$74 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,288 ﷼ (NZ$510) | NZ$625 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 416 ﷼ (NZ$165) | NZ$208 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (NZ$14) | NZ$11 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (NZ$15) | NZ$24 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 17% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 278 ﷼ (NZ$110) | NZ$103 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 255 ﷼ (NZ$101) | NZ$79 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 388 ﷼ (NZ$154) | NZ$158 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 415 ﷼ (NZ$164) | NZ$172 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 41% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,548 ﷼ (NZ$31,920) | NZ$32,866 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.74 ﷼ (NZ$0.69) | NZ$2.03 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ﷼ (NZ$89) | NZ$171 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 35% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$14 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 76 ﷼ (NZ$30) | NZ$7 | + 336% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 222 ﷼ (NZ$88) | NZ$49 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (NZ$6) | NZ$5.84 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$5.43 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ﷼ (NZ$4.24) | NZ$3.02 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ﷼ (NZ$4.35) | NZ$3.47 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 ﷼ (NZ$17) | NZ$26 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 38% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 194 ﷼ (NZ$77) | NZ$62 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ﷼ (NZ$33) | NZ$32 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 ﷼ (NZ$121) | NZ$162 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 347 ﷼ (NZ$138) | NZ$98 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59 ﷼ (NZ$23) | NZ$16 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$4.85 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 ﷼ (NZ$15) | NZ$9 | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,828 ﷼ (NZ$1,121) | NZ$708 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.89 ﷼ (NZ$0.35) | NZ$0.46 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 626 ﷼ (NZ$248) | NZ$70 | + 256% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (NZ$3.99) | NZ$28 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,744 prices entered by 823 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 5% more expensive than in New Zealand
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