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Cost of living in Qatar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 66 ﷼ (6,515 ₦) | 2,432 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22 ﷼ (2,214 ₦) | 1,935 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 ﷼ (1,487 ₦) | 886 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (678 ₦) | 944 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 ﷼ (1,447 ₦) | 587 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 ﷼ (679 ₦) | 668 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 ﷼ (2,833 ₦) | 2,270 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 ﷼ (762 ₦) | 1,527 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.56 ﷼ (354 ₦) | 774 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 ﷼ (2,212 ₦) | 296 ₦ | + 648% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 138 ﷼ (13,753 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 492% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.82 ﷼ (579 ₦) | 376 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.77 ﷼ (375 ₦) | 356 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 140% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,882 ﷼ (883,327 ₦) | 363,465 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,396 ﷼ (636,066 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 447 ﷼ (44,438 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,078 ﷼ (703,863 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,642 ﷼ (362,179 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 280 ﷼ (27,862 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 233 ﷼ (23,183 ₦) | 7,853 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,642 ﷼ (163,276 ₦) | 101,644 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 538 ﷼ (53,470 ₦) | 33,215 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53 ﷼ (5,314 ₦) | 1,633 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 31 ﷼ (3,079 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 196% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 196% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 271 ﷼ (26,993 ₦) | 8,552 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 369 ﷼ (36,695 ₦) | 11,319 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 536 ﷼ (53,265 ₦) | 17,570 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 375 ﷼ (37,307 ₦) | 28,730 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 141% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 76,883 ﷼ (7,645,788 ₦) | 3,130,190 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.93 ﷼ (192 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 298 ﷼ (29,660 ₦) | 10,446 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 193% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (1,998 ₦) | 1,910 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 143 ﷼ (14,233 ₦) | 2,106 ₦ | + 576% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 267 ﷼ (26,533 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 ﷼ (3,983 ₦) | 1,377 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 ﷼ (2,608 ₦) | 1,255 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 ﷼ (1,882 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 ﷼ (1,443 ₦) | 341 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 ﷼ (1,516 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 ﷼ (7,022 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 219% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 219% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 274 ﷼ (27,235 ₦) | 4,970 ₦ | + 448% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 ﷼ (7,943 ₦) | 3,262 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 269 ﷼ (26,718 ₦) | 16,279 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 467 ﷼ (46,413 ₦) | 13,159 ₦ | + 253% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75 ﷼ (7,452 ₦) | 2,413 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 ﷼ (2,209 ₦) | 1,452 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ﷼ (5,961 ₦) | 644 ₦ | + 825% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,667 ﷼ (265,239 ₦) | 136,721 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.91 ﷼ (90 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 656 ﷼ (65,234 ₦) | 16,394 ₦ | + 298% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 ﷼ (1,594 ₦) | 467 ₦ | + 241% | |
| TOTAL | + 145% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,244 prices entered by 222 different people.
Cost of living in Qatar is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria
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