Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 170% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 112% | |||
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| Food in Doha (Qatar) is 112% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Doha | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40 ﷼ (210 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (133 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 ﷼ (116 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (39 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 ﷼ (74 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.75 ﷼ (30 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 ﷼ (141 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (38 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.04 ﷼ (21 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 ﷼ (119 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 471% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 ﷼ (595 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 269% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 ﷼ (45 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.17 ﷼ (22 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 300% | |||
| Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 300% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Doha | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,893 ﷼ (57,198 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,831 ﷼ (35,868 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522 ﷼ (2,738 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,671 ﷼ (40,277 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,299 ﷼ (22,575 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 314 ﷼ (1,651 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 292% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 322 ﷼ (1,688 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 332% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,044 ﷼ (5,482 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 376 ﷼ (1,973 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 ﷼ (258 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 264% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 ﷼ (187 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 233% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 105% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Doha | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 246 ﷼ (1,292 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 191 ﷼ (1,001 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (1,883 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (1,890 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 62% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Doha | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,622 ﷼ (465,338 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.04 ﷼ (11 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 170 ﷼ (893 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 110% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 ﷼ (170 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 208% | |||
| Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 208% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Doha | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ﷼ (201 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 305% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 ﷼ (412 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 603% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 179 ﷼ (939 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (119 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (96 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (92 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (63 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ﷼ (56 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59 ﷼ (312 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 259% | |||
| Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 259% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Doha | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 195 ﷼ (1,023 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78 ﷼ (411 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 297 ﷼ (1,559 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 322% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 302 ﷼ (1,587 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (386 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 744% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (121 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 314% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 ﷼ (265 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 1469% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (10,250 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 ﷼ (3.78 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 456 ﷼ (2,392 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 229% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 ﷼ (107 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 231% | |
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TOTAL | + 170% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 175 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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