Cost of living in Qatar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Qatar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 ﷼ (3,720 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (2,808 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ﷼ (1,665 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (829 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 ﷼ (1,238 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.44 ﷼ (620 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 ﷼ (2,161 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (789 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 ﷼ (443 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ﷼ (4,083 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 1013% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 ﷼ (12,190 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (1,007 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.09 ﷼ (580 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 123% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Qatar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,528 ﷼ (1,314,813 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,730 ﷼ (881,582 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 653 ﷼ (74,516 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,700 ﷼ (764,108 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,989 ﷼ (454,918 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 493 ﷼ (56,205 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 635% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (36,834 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,318 ﷼ (150,266 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 330 ﷼ (37,606 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 ﷼ (5,933 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 ﷼ (5,426 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Qatar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 ﷼ (28,469 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 ﷼ (23,875 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (40,892 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (41,053 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Qatar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,992 ﷼ (8,666,903 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.04 ﷼ (233 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150 ﷼ (17,107 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Qatar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (2,027 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 286% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (7,427 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 316% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 263 ﷼ (29,997 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (2,281 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (1,601 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 ﷼ (1,626 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 ﷼ (1,442 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 ﷼ (1,049 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 ﷼ (7,213 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 342% | |
| Entertainment | + 191% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 191% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Qatar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199 ﷼ (22,715 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 327% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (8,924 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 387 ﷼ (44,084 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 316 ﷼ (36,075 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 266% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 78 ﷼ (8,909 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 818% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (2,631 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 341% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ﷼ (5,702 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 884% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (193,771 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (82 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (51,955 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 ﷼ (2,072 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 314% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 536 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria
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