- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 ﷼ (7,108 ₦) | 2,569 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (2,412 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (1,777 ₦) | 998 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (717 ₦) | 823 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 ﷼ (1,594 ₦) | 601 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (755 ₦) | 626 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (2,166 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (795 ₦) | 1,148 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 ﷼ (456 ₦) | 822 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 ﷼ (1,884 ₦) | 338 ₦ | + 457% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101 ﷼ (10,070 ₦) | 2,313 ₦ | + 335% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.60 ﷼ (559 ₦) | 385 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.47 ﷼ (446 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 204% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,522 ﷼ (1,050,486 ₦) | 337,231 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,726 ﷼ (671,506 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 ﷼ (39,177 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,768 ﷼ (775,568 ₦) | 216,517 ₦ | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,228 ﷼ (422,096 ₦) | 119,786 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 ﷼ (26,804 ₦) | 17,516 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 237 ﷼ (23,613 ₦) | 5,493 ₦ | + 330% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,375 ﷼ (137,254 ₦) | 117,048 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424 ﷼ (42,307 ₦) | 38,623 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (3,638 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 ﷼ (3,312 ₦) | 1,491 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 147% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 147% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 224 ﷼ (22,375 ₦) | 6,602 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 242 ﷼ (24,196 ₦) | 9,445 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 406 ﷼ (40,552 ₦) | 16,922 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 408 ﷼ (40,754 ₦) | 27,551 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 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 ﷼ (7,715,904 ₦) | 6,199,200 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (191 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 337 ﷼ (33,667 ₦) | 10,880 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 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 ﷼ (1,692 ₦) | 1,672 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (5,899 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 261 ﷼ (26,060 ₦) | 7,629 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (2,677 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (1,630 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (1,751 ₦) | 1,483 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (1,162 ₦) | 417 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (1,248 ₦) | 439 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 ﷼ (4,490 ₦) | 1,439 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 149% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 149% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 198 ﷼ (19,725 ₦) | 5,811 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86 ﷼ (8,550 ₦) | 3,124 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 264 ﷼ (26,357 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (34,033 ₦) | 16,701 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61 ﷼ (6,072 ₦) | 2,468 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (2,032 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43 ﷼ (4,297 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 727% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (266,988 ₦) | 231,505 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (66 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 542 ﷼ (54,088 ₦) | 14,746 ₦ | + 267% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (1,008 ₦) | 453 ₦ | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
99.835
NGN
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,380 prices entered by 225 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 140% more expensive than in Nigeria
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