Cost of living in Qatar compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 8% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Qatar | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 ﷼ (NZ$15) | NZ$23 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 ﷼ (NZ$5.51) | NZ$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (NZ$3.00) | NZ$2.02 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (NZ$5.75) | NZ$7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.08 ﷼ (NZ$2.06) | NZ$8 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (NZ$2.77) | NZ$4.26 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 ﷼ (NZ$1.58) | NZ$3.58 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (NZ$12) | NZ$4.59 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 96 ﷼ (NZ$39) | NZ$21 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 ﷼ (NZ$3.95) | NZ$3.43 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.23 ﷼ (NZ$2.12) | NZ$2.53 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 22% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Qatar | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,528 ﷼ (NZ$4,672) | NZ$3,037 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,730 ﷼ (NZ$3,133) | NZ$2,416 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 653 ﷼ (NZ$265) | NZ$240 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,059 ﷼ (NZ$2,456) | NZ$2,533 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,989 ﷼ (NZ$1,617) | NZ$1,926 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 376 ﷼ (NZ$152) | NZ$181 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (NZ$133) | NZ$75 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,318 ﷼ (NZ$534) | NZ$822 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 330 ﷼ (NZ$134) | NZ$353 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 ﷼ (NZ$21) | NZ$17 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ﷼ (NZ$19) | NZ$28 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Qatar | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 ﷼ (NZ$101) | NZ$133 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 ﷼ (NZ$85) | NZ$84 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (NZ$145) | NZ$160 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (NZ$146) | NZ$241 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 55% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Qatar | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,500 ﷼ (NZ$29,382) | NZ$39,018 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (NZ$0.77) | NZ$2.32 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 146 ﷼ (NZ$59) | NZ$164 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 32% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Qatar | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$13 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (NZ$26) | NZ$7 | + 264% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (NZ$107) | NZ$55 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (NZ$5.69) | NZ$5.56 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (NZ$5.12) | NZ$3.78 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (NZ$3.73) | NZ$3.98 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ﷼ (NZ$26) | NZ$33 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 9% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Qatar | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (NZ$81) | NZ$65 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ﷼ (NZ$32) | NZ$34 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (NZ$157) | NZ$227 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 316 ﷼ (NZ$128) | NZ$108 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (NZ$32) | NZ$17 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$5.16 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ﷼ (NZ$20) | NZ$12 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (NZ$689) | NZ$775 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70 ﷼ (NZ$0.28) | NZ$1.10 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 415 ﷼ (NZ$168) | NZ$89 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$32 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 9% cheaper than in New Zealand
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