Cost of living in Qatar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 ﷼ (6,669 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (2,605 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (2,074 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (877 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (1,171 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.36 ﷼ (456 ₦) | 598 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (1,894 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (707 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.12 ﷼ (431 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (3,180 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 623% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 ﷼ (12,152 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 305% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.24 ﷼ (547 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.81 ﷼ (502 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 142% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,081 ﷼ (1,053,508 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,466 ﷼ (780,217 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ﷼ (58,796 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,490 ﷼ (678,230 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,476 ﷼ (467,763 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 397 ﷼ (41,447 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262 ﷼ (27,340 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,220 ﷼ (127,518 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (42,439 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (4,013 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (3,853 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (24,785 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 273% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 213 ﷼ (22,242 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459 ﷼ (47,954 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384 ﷼ (40,094 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,418 ﷼ (7,672,281 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.28 ﷼ (134 ₦) | 154 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 378 ﷼ (39,504 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (1,857 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 61 ﷼ (6,335 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204 ﷼ (21,334 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (2,090 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (1,467 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 ﷼ (2,816 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 ﷼ (1,755 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 298% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 ﷼ (821 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64 ﷼ (6,637 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 161% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229 ﷼ (23,959 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 310% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 82 ﷼ (8,525 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (40,393 ₦) | 17,051 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366 ﷼ (38,299 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (8,163 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (2,575 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (5,116 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 1180% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (177,548 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (105 ₦) | 35 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 618 ﷼ (64,631 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 ﷼ (1,655 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 933 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria
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