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Cost of living in Qatar compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 17% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 ﷼ (NZ$35) | NZ$18 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$12 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ﷼ (NZ$5.93) | NZ$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (NZ$2.76) | NZ$2.10 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 ﷼ (NZ$2.46) | NZ$5.89 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ﷼ (NZ$12) | NZ$7 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (NZ$3.10) | NZ$3.93 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.58 ﷼ (NZ$1.45) | NZ$3.45 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$4.82 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 ﷼ (NZ$63) | NZ$18 | + 250% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.82 ﷼ (NZ$2.36) | NZ$3.26 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.93 ﷼ (NZ$1.60) | NZ$2.24 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 10% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,383 ﷼ (NZ$3,405) | NZ$2,718 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,977 ﷼ (NZ$2,427) | NZ$2,140 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 516 ﷼ (NZ$210) | NZ$370 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,603 ﷼ (NZ$2,682) | NZ$1,944 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,374 ﷼ (NZ$1,370) | NZ$1,409 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 280 ﷼ (NZ$114) | NZ$211 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 231 ﷼ (NZ$94) | NZ$73 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,642 ﷼ (NZ$667) | NZ$723 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538 ﷼ (NZ$218) | NZ$202 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 ﷼ (NZ$16) | NZ$11 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 ﷼ (NZ$13) | NZ$23 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 38% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 220 ﷼ (NZ$89) | NZ$115 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 302 ﷼ (NZ$123) | NZ$68 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 350 ﷼ (NZ$142) | NZ$156 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 369 ﷼ (NZ$150) | NZ$170 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 26% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,883 ﷼ (NZ$31,223) | NZ$31,802 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.93 ﷼ (NZ$0.78) | NZ$2.25 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 297 ﷼ (NZ$121) | NZ$163 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 64% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 ﷼ (NZ$11) | NZ$11 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 143 ﷼ (NZ$58) | NZ$5.59 | + 940% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 173 ﷼ (NZ$70) | NZ$51 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 ﷼ (NZ$16) | NZ$9 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$5.78 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ﷼ (NZ$4.59) | NZ$3.10 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 ﷼ (NZ$5.69) | NZ$3.87 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 51 ﷼ (NZ$21) | NZ$28 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 56% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 284 ﷼ (NZ$116) | NZ$54 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73 ﷼ (NZ$30) | NZ$33 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 269 ﷼ (NZ$109) | NZ$155 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 426 ﷼ (NZ$173) | NZ$97 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75 ﷼ (NZ$31) | NZ$16 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$4.68 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ﷼ (NZ$20) | NZ$10 | + 113% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,080 ﷼ (NZ$845) | NZ$685 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.91 ﷼ (NZ$0.37) | NZ$0.38 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 576 ﷼ (NZ$234) | NZ$67 | + 248% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$29 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,025 prices entered by 610 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 10% more expensive than in New Zealand
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