- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ﷼ (7,128 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (2,419 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (1,771 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (690 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ﷼ (1,583 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (723 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (2,155 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (791 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.07 ﷼ (407 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (1,890 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 468% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 ﷼ (10,099 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 317% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.81 ﷼ (582 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.16 ﷼ (417 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 178% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,403 ﷼ (1,041,467 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,754 ﷼ (676,190 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 ﷼ (39,288 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,672 ﷼ (768,076 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,214 ﷼ (421,940 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 ﷼ (26,879 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 243 ﷼ (24,346 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,375 ﷼ (137,642 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 ﷼ (42,426 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (3,648 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (3,322 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 224 ﷼ (22,439 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (24,265 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (40,666 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (40,869 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,286 ﷼ (7,737,682 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (191 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 303 ﷼ (30,367 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (1,697 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (5,915 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 ﷼ (26,134 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (2,684 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (1,634 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (1,756 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (1,165 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (1,252 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (4,503 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 159% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (19,781 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (8,574 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (26,432 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (34,129 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (6,089 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (2,038 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ (4,309 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 671% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (267,742 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (66 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 542 ﷼ (54,241 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 268% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (1,011 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
100.117
NGN
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,324 prices entered by 220 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria
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