Cost of Living Comparison Between Qatar and New Zealand 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in New Zealand is 23.4% higher than in Qatar (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in New Zealand is 4.0% higher than in Qatar | |
| Rent Prices in New Zealand are 28.9% lower than in Qatar | |
| Restaurant Prices in New Zealand are 23.9% higher than in Qatar | |
| Groceries Prices in New Zealand are 56.4% higher than in Qatar | |
| Local Purchasing Power in New Zealand is 23.0% lower than in Qatar | |
Restaurants | Qatar Edit |
New Zealand Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 QR (11.53 NZ$) |
54.20 QR (25.00 NZ$) |
+116.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
190.00 QR (87.64 NZ$) |
271.00 QR (125.00 NZ$) |
+42.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
25.00 QR (11.53 NZ$) |
32.85 QR (15.15 NZ$) |
+31.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
45.00 QR (20.76 NZ$) |
23.85 QR (11.00 NZ$) |
-47.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
40.00 QR (18.45 NZ$) |
23.85 QR (11.00 NZ$) |
-40.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
17.87 QR (8.24 NZ$) |
12.34 QR (5.69 NZ$) |
-30.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.18 QR (1.47 NZ$) |
8.16 QR (3.77 NZ$) |
+156.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.27 QR (0.59 NZ$) |
7.58 QR (3.49 NZ$) |
+495.7 % |
Markets | Qatar Edit |
New Zealand Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
29.26 QR (13.49 NZ$) |
24.42 QR (11.26 NZ$) |
-16.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
5.13 QR (2.37 NZ$) |
6.34 QR (2.92 NZ$) |
+23.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.74 QR (1.73 NZ$) |
3.03 QR (1.40 NZ$) |
-19.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
9.86 QR (4.55 NZ$) |
23.29 QR (10.74 NZ$) |
+136.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
17.66 QR (8.15 NZ$) |
13.50 QR (6.23 NZ$) |
-23.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
14.02 QR (6.47 NZ$) |
15.52 QR (7.16 NZ$) |
+10.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
17.31 QR (7.99 NZ$) |
21.14 QR (9.75 NZ$) |
+22.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.35 QR (1.55 NZ$) |
4.58 QR (2.11 NZ$) |
+36.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.61 QR (1.20 NZ$) |
3.71 QR (1.71 NZ$) |
+42.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.62 QR (1.21 NZ$) |
4.98 QR (2.30 NZ$) |
+90.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.23 QR (1.03 NZ$) |
7.75 QR (3.58 NZ$) |
+248.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.64 QR (0.76 NZ$) |
3.42 QR (1.58 NZ$) |
+107.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.82 QR (0.84 NZ$) |
2.89 QR (1.33 NZ$) |
+59.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
5.01 QR (2.31 NZ$) |
8.49 QR (3.92 NZ$) |
+69.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.83 QR (0.84 NZ$) |
4.09 QR (1.89 NZ$) |
+124.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
35.00 QR (16.14 NZ$) |
34.69 QR (16.00 NZ$) |
-0.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
6.93 QR (3.20 NZ$) |
10.79 QR (4.98 NZ$) |
+55.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
14.86 QR (6.85 NZ$) |
12.62 QR (5.82 NZ$) |
-15.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
23.00 QR (10.61 NZ$) |
86.72 QR (40.00 NZ$) |
+277.1 % |
Transportation | Qatar Edit |
New Zealand Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 QR (0.92 NZ$) |
8.67 QR (4.00 NZ$) |
+333.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
120.00 QR (55.35 NZ$) |
384.83 QR (177.50 NZ$) |
+220.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
8.00 QR (3.69 NZ$) |
8.67 QR (4.00 NZ$) |
+8.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
12.87 QR (5.94 NZ$) |
11.86 QR (5.47 NZ$) |
-7.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
50.00 QR (23.06 NZ$) |
130.08 QR (60.00 NZ$) |
+160.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.84 QR (3.62 NZ$) |
23.02 QR (10.62 NZ$) |
+193.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
84,412.00 QR (38,934.72 NZ$) |
97,561.75 QR (45,000.00 NZ$) |
+15.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
74,140.00 QR (34,196.80 NZ$) |
78,080.54 QR (36,014.36 NZ$) |
+5.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Qatar Edit |
New Zealand Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
347.59 QR (160.32 NZ$) |
493.95 QR (227.83 NZ$) |
+42.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
157.81 QR (72.79 NZ$) |
125.94 QR (58.09 NZ$) |
-20.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
315.39 QR (145.47 NZ$) |
186.51 QR (86.03 NZ$) |
-40.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Qatar Edit |
New Zealand Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
414.67 QR (191.26 NZ$) |
132.79 QR (61.25 NZ$) |
-68.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
122.50 QR (56.50 NZ$) |
53.91 QR (24.87 NZ$) |
-56.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 QR (20.76 NZ$) |
43.36 QR (20.00 NZ$) |
-3.6 % |
Childcare | Qatar Edit |
New Zealand Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,888.49 QR (1,332.31 NZ$) |
2,706.20 QR (1,248.23 NZ$) |
-6.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
41,925.43 QR (19,337.95 NZ$) |
42,562.72 QR (19,631.90 NZ$) |
+1.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Qatar Edit |
New Zealand Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
221.60 QR (102.21 NZ$) |
247.05 QR (113.95 NZ$) |
+11.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
196.82 QR (90.78 NZ$) |
155.27 QR (71.62 NZ$) |
-21.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
358.78 QR (165.49 NZ$) |
348.14 QR (160.58 NZ$) |
-3.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
311.38 QR (143.62 NZ$) |
427.70 QR (197.27 NZ$) |
+37.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Qatar Edit |
New Zealand Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
5,783.35 QR (2,667.55 NZ$) |
3,972.48 QR (1,832.29 NZ$) |
-31.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,772.94 QR (1,740.26 NZ$) |
3,338.35 QR (1,539.80 NZ$) |
-11.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
9,974.36 QR (4,600.64 NZ$) |
6,306.47 QR (2,908.83 NZ$) |
-36.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
7,291.67 QR (3,363.25 NZ$) |
5,446.61 QR (2,512.23 NZ$) |
-25.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Qatar Edit |
New Zealand Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,702.97 QR (785.49 NZ$) |
1,687.42 QR (778.32 NZ$) |
-0.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,338.45 QR (617.36 NZ$) |
1,388.74 QR (640.55 NZ$) |
+3.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Qatar Edit |
New Zealand Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
13,529.79 QR (6,240.57 NZ$) |
10,833.82 QR (4,997.06 NZ$) |
-19.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.20 | 6.77 | +30.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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