Cost of living in Qatar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qatar is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Qatar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 ﷼ (7,187 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (5,452 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (4,538 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (1,562 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 ﷼ (5,424 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.85 ﷼ (1,038 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (4,262 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (1,524 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.96 ﷼ (848 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (1,603 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 ﷼ (19,649 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 360% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (1,489 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.41 ﷼ (1,157 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 222% | |||
| Housing in Qatar is 222% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Qatar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,038 ﷼ (2,577,397 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,065 ﷼ (1,726,773 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 656% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (227,506 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,834 ﷼ (1,463,118 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (874,381 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (78,748 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (69,237 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (492,570 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (90,055 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 ﷼ (10,439 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (9,849 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Qatar is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Qatar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (50,839 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 296% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (39,661 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (71,652 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (74,597 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Qatar is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Qatar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (18,313,130 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.10 ﷼ (449 ₦) | 485 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152 ﷼ (32,623 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Qatar is 150% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Qatar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (3,805 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (13,943 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100 ﷼ (21,410 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (4,282 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 ﷼ (5,353 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (6,423 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (4,282 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 450% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 ﷼ (1,499 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 ﷼ (9,223 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 421% | |
| Entertainment | + 173% | |||
| Entertainment in Qatar is 173% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Qatar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (62,435 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 417% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 ﷼ (19,166 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 ﷼ (21,410 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (44,365 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (23,551 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (4,349 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (9,448 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 845% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (363,761 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 636% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (214 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 445 ﷼ (95,244 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 437% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 ﷼ (4,750 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 236% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 520 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 133% more expensive than in Nigeria
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