- Cost of Living
- Qatar
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qatar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 ﷼ (6,623 ₦) | 2,414 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 ﷼ (2,400 ₦) | 1,791 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 ﷼ (1,980 ₦) | 1,025 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (674 ₦) | 781 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (1,448 ₦) | 595 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 ﷼ (755 ₦) | 673 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32 ﷼ (3,193 ₦) | 1,608 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (822 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.69 ﷼ (561 ₦) | 795 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 ﷼ (1,442 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 329% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72 ﷼ (7,123 ₦) | 2,402 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.84 ﷼ (576 ₦) | 386 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.58 ﷼ (452 ₦) | 351 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 169% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,113 ﷼ (1,096,105 ₦) | 360,675 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,302 ﷼ (720,160 ₦) | 262,993 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 367 ﷼ (36,194 ₦) | 26,262 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,560 ﷼ (844,251 ₦) | 307,890 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,578 ﷼ (451,495 ₦) | 219,762 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 210 ﷼ (20,694 ₦) | 22,650 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 250 ﷼ (24,702 ₦) | 5,695 ₦ | + 334% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,288 ﷼ (126,997 ₦) | 131,271 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 375 ﷼ (36,966 ₦) | 34,165 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 ﷼ (3,611 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 ﷼ (3,547 ₦) | 1,473 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 169% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 169% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 281 ﷼ (27,721 ₦) | 6,678 ₦ | + 315% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 252 ﷼ (24,830 ₦) | 8,858 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 412 ﷼ (40,670 ₦) | 17,023 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 447 ﷼ (44,094 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,816 ﷼ (7,872,435 ₦) | 4,745,780 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.76 ﷼ (173 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224 ﷼ (22,081 ₦) | 11,393 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (1,995 ₦) | 1,634 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 73 ﷼ (7,179 ₦) | 2,626 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 228 ﷼ (22,465 ₦) | 7,325 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 ﷼ (1,872 ₦) | 1,661 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 ﷼ (1,490 ₦) | 940 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (1,834 ₦) | 1,307 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 ﷼ (1,054 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ﷼ (1,083 ₦) | 421 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 ﷼ (4,286 ₦) | 1,442 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 124% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 194 ﷼ (19,090 ₦) | 6,499 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83 ﷼ (8,194 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 305 ﷼ (30,128 ₦) | 23,431 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 347 ﷼ (34,242 ₦) | 17,936 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59 ﷼ (5,840 ₦) | 2,502 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 ﷼ (2,098 ₦) | 1,415 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 ﷼ (3,796 ₦) | 456 ₦ | + 732% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,828 ﷼ (278,939 ₦) | 247,824 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.91 ﷼ (90 ₦) | 98 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 626 ﷼ (61,712 ₦) | 13,735 ₦ | + 349% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 ﷼ (993 ₦) | 422 ₦ | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
98.632
NGN
/
QAR
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Cost of living in Qatar is 117% more expensive than in Nigeria
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