- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 12% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ﷼ (NZ$30) | NZ$17 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (NZ$10) | NZ$11 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (NZ$2.99) | NZ$2.16 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (NZ$3.15) | NZ$5.96 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (NZ$3.32) | NZ$3.71 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 ﷼ (NZ$1.90) | NZ$3.32 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$5.94 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 ﷼ (NZ$42) | NZ$18 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.60 ﷼ (NZ$2.33) | NZ$3.39 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.47 ﷼ (NZ$1.86) | NZ$2.03 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 34% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,522 ﷼ (NZ$4,385) | NZ$2,677 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,726 ﷼ (NZ$2,803) | NZ$2,130 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 ﷼ (NZ$164) | NZ$328 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,768 ﷼ (NZ$3,238) | NZ$1,797 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,228 ﷼ (NZ$1,762) | NZ$1,361 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 ﷼ (NZ$112) | NZ$296 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 237 ﷼ (NZ$99) | NZ$74 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,375 ﷼ (NZ$573) | NZ$597 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 ﷼ (NZ$177) | NZ$178 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (NZ$15) | NZ$10 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (NZ$14) | NZ$23 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 24% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 224 ﷼ (NZ$93) | NZ$101 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (NZ$101) | NZ$72 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (NZ$169) | NZ$161 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (NZ$170) | NZ$164 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 23% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,286 ﷼ (NZ$32,211) | NZ$31,958 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (NZ$0.80) | NZ$2.14 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 337 ﷼ (NZ$141) | NZ$183 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 47% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$14 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (NZ$25) | NZ$7 | + 273% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 ﷼ (NZ$109) | NZ$49 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$5.76 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$5.22 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (NZ$4.85) | NZ$3.18 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (NZ$5.21) | NZ$3.63 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (NZ$19) | NZ$25 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 31% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (NZ$82) | NZ$59 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (NZ$36) | NZ$33 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (NZ$110) | NZ$168 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (NZ$142) | NZ$101 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (NZ$25) | NZ$17 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$4.69 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ (NZ$18) | NZ$10 | + 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (NZ$1,115) | NZ$715 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (NZ$0.27) | NZ$0.36 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 542 ﷼ (NZ$226) | NZ$94 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (NZ$4.21) | NZ$28 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.41677
NZD
/
QAR
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Cost of living in Qatar is 13% more expensive than in New Zealand
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