- 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 | 77 ﷼ (7,643 ₦) | 2,571 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (2,365 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ﷼ (1,828 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (723 ₦) | 792 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (1,442 ₦) | 610 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (745 ₦) | 633 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 ﷼ (2,154 ₦) | 1,891 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (781 ₦) | 1,124 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.10 ﷼ (505 ₦) | 899 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 ﷼ (1,820 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 420% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89 ﷼ (8,841 ₦) | 2,521 ₦ | + 251% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.74 ﷼ (569 ₦) | 389 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.03 ﷼ (399 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 209% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 209% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,072 ﷼ (1,097,757 ₦) | 319,343 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,909 ﷼ (684,993 ₦) | 319,217 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 376 ﷼ (37,271 ₦) | 27,056 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,539 ﷼ (846,580 ₦) | 216,100 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,478 ﷼ (443,993 ₦) | 125,501 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 221 ﷼ (21,952 ₦) | 23,350 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 250 ﷼ (24,836 ₦) | 6,236 ₦ | + 298% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,525 ﷼ (151,188 ₦) | 122,812 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 460 ﷼ (45,606 ₦) | 35,991 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 ﷼ (3,596 ₦) | 1,474 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 ﷼ (3,475 ₦) | 1,491 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 252 ﷼ (24,966 ₦) | 6,711 ₦ | + 272% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 239 ﷼ (23,704 ₦) | 9,654 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 402 ﷼ (39,883 ₦) | 16,867 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 401 ﷼ (39,760 ₦) | 25,403 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,726 ﷼ (7,904,637 ₦) | 5,342,710 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.89 ﷼ (187 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 341 ﷼ (33,856 ₦) | 11,501 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 ﷼ (1,680 ₦) | 1,307 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 59 ﷼ (5,858 ₦) | 2,039 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 245 ﷼ (24,264 ₦) | 7,319 ₦ | + 232% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27 ﷼ (2,658 ₦) | 1,435 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 ﷼ (1,567 ₦) | 1,019 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (1,806 ₦) | 1,484 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (1,154 ₦) | 428 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 ﷼ (1,240 ₦) | 448 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46 ﷼ (4,560 ₦) | 1,402 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 150% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 194 ﷼ (19,214 ₦) | 6,363 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87 ﷼ (8,628 ₦) | 3,189 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 282 ﷼ (28,001 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 341 ﷼ (33,799 ₦) | 17,245 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62 ﷼ (6,143 ₦) | 2,349 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 ﷼ (2,101 ₦) | 1,584 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46 ﷼ (4,513 ₦) | 480 ₦ | + 841% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,674 ﷼ (265,151 ₦) | 239,124 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 ﷼ (65 ₦) | 27 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 594 ﷼ (58,943 ₦) | 14,897 ₦ | + 296% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (985 ₦) | 443 ₦ | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
99.148
NGN
/
QAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,483 prices entered by 254 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 142% more expensive than in Nigeria
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