Cost of living in Qatar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 ﷼ (4,023 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 ﷼ (2,269 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 ﷼ (1,737 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (711 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (1,470 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.77 ﷼ (508 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 ﷼ (2,623 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.93 ﷼ (631 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00 ﷼ (426 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 ﷼ (1,743 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 437% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 162 ﷼ (17,235 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 480% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.35 ﷼ (462 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.59 ﷼ (489 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 163% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,069 ﷼ (1,071,594 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,220 ﷼ (555,606 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 451 ﷼ (48,037 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,581 ﷼ (700,379 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,669 ﷼ (390,518 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 297 ﷼ (31,606 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 272 ﷼ (28,979 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 297% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,205 ﷼ (128,216 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270 ﷼ (28,714 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 ﷼ (4,526 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 353% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 ﷼ (3,176 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Clothes | + 155% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 245 ﷼ (26,085 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 417% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202 ﷼ (21,502 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 367 ﷼ (39,111 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 264% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 457 ﷼ (48,679 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,881 ﷼ (7,543,726 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.76 ﷼ (187 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230 ﷼ (24,466 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 182% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 182% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 ﷼ (2,059 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 ﷼ (11,270 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 ﷼ (22,237 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 ﷼ (2,689 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (1,944 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 ﷼ (2,444 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 ﷼ (1,466 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 372% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (1,261 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 ﷼ (5,629 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 203% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 203% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 176 ﷼ (18,712 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 328% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74 ﷼ (7,896 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 ﷼ (31,919 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315 ﷼ (33,498 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63 ﷼ (6,675 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (2,459 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (5,210 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 1324% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,038 ﷼ (216,890 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (106 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 427% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 ﷼ (47,931 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 244% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 ﷼ (1,998 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 340% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,422 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria
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