- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 7% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66 ﷼ (NZ$27) | NZ$17 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (NZ$10) | NZ$11 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (NZ$2.76) | NZ$2.12 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (NZ$2.85) | NZ$5.93 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (NZ$3.23) | NZ$3.71 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.92 ﷼ (NZ$1.59) | NZ$3.45 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$5.86 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 ﷼ (NZ$49) | NZ$18 | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.88 ﷼ (NZ$2.38) | NZ$3.31 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.05 ﷼ (NZ$1.64) | NZ$2.06 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 26% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,486 ﷼ (NZ$4,251) | NZ$2,700 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,756 ﷼ (NZ$2,739) | NZ$2,070 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 453 ﷼ (NZ$184) | NZ$307 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,042 ﷼ (NZ$2,855) | NZ$1,790 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,075 ﷼ (NZ$1,652) | NZ$1,313 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 285 ﷼ (NZ$116) | NZ$320 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 236 ﷼ (NZ$96) | NZ$73 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,386 ﷼ (NZ$562) | NZ$618 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 451 ﷼ (NZ$183) | NZ$195 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 ﷼ (NZ$16) | NZ$9 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (NZ$13) | NZ$23 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 22% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 230 ﷼ (NZ$93) | NZ$109 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 249 ﷼ (NZ$101) | NZ$66 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (NZ$145) | NZ$158 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305 ﷼ (NZ$124) | NZ$160 | - 23% | |
| 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 | 77,252 ﷼ (NZ$31,316) | NZ$32,063 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.93 ﷼ (NZ$0.78) | NZ$2.20 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 315 ﷼ (NZ$128) | NZ$165 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 42% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (NZ$24) | NZ$7 | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 246 ﷼ (NZ$100) | NZ$51 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$5.13 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$5.40 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ﷼ (NZ$4.41) | NZ$3.12 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (NZ$4.94) | NZ$3.77 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 ﷼ (NZ$19) | NZ$26 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 34% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 192 ﷼ (NZ$78) | NZ$59 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (NZ$31) | NZ$33 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 198 ﷼ (NZ$80) | NZ$148 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348 ﷼ (NZ$141) | NZ$103 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 68 ﷼ (NZ$28) | NZ$17 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$4.69 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 ﷼ (NZ$21) | NZ$9 | + 120% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (NZ$1,084) | NZ$694 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (NZ$0.27) | NZ$0.35 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 518 ﷼ (NZ$210) | NZ$69 | + 206% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (NZ$4.09) | NZ$28 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 10% more expensive than in New Zealand
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