- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 11% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ﷼ (NZ$32) | NZ$18 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (NZ$10) | NZ$11 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (NZ$3.04) | NZ$2.08 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (NZ$3.13) | NZ$6 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (NZ$3.28) | NZ$3.74 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.10 ﷼ (NZ$2.12) | NZ$3.36 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$5.57 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89 ﷼ (NZ$37) | NZ$18 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.74 ﷼ (NZ$2.39) | NZ$3.35 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.03 ﷼ (NZ$1.68) | NZ$2.16 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 41% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,072 ﷼ (NZ$4,610) | NZ$2,651 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,909 ﷼ (NZ$2,877) | NZ$2,143 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 376 ﷼ (NZ$157) | NZ$321 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,539 ﷼ (NZ$3,555) | NZ$1,820 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,478 ﷼ (NZ$1,865) | NZ$1,411 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 221 ﷼ (NZ$92) | NZ$296 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 250 ﷼ (NZ$104) | NZ$74 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,525 ﷼ (NZ$635) | NZ$620 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 460 ﷼ (NZ$192) | NZ$202 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (NZ$15) | NZ$10 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 ﷼ (NZ$15) | NZ$23 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 13% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 252 ﷼ (NZ$105) | NZ$98 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 239 ﷼ (NZ$100) | NZ$84 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 402 ﷼ (NZ$167) | NZ$157 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 401 ﷼ (NZ$167) | NZ$165 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 20% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,726 ﷼ (NZ$33,198) | NZ$32,021 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.89 ﷼ (NZ$0.79) | NZ$2.08 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 341 ﷼ (NZ$142) | NZ$178 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 44% 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 | + 233% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 245 ﷼ (NZ$102) | NZ$49 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (NZ$7) | NZ$5.71 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (NZ$8) | NZ$5.11 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (NZ$4.85) | NZ$3.04 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (NZ$5.21) | NZ$3.62 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 ﷼ (NZ$19) | NZ$25 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 29% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 194 ﷼ (NZ$81) | NZ$62 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87 ﷼ (NZ$36) | NZ$33 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ﷼ (NZ$118) | NZ$167 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (NZ$142) | NZ$104 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62 ﷼ (NZ$26) | NZ$17 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 ﷼ (NZ$9) | NZ$4.85 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 ﷼ (NZ$19) | NZ$10 | + 94% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (NZ$1,114) | NZ$708 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (NZ$0.27) | NZ$0.44 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 594 ﷼ (NZ$248) | NZ$99 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (NZ$4.14) | NZ$28 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.41640
NZD
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,230 prices entered by 807 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 15% more expensive than in New Zealand
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