Cost of living in Doha (Qatar) is 139% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 73% | |||
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| Food in Doha (Qatar) is 73% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Doha | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 ﷼ (170 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (117 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 ﷼ (64 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (35 Kwacha) | 18 Kwacha | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (55 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.08 ﷼ (24 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ﷼ (87 Kwacha) | 143 Kwacha | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (32 Kwacha) | 39 Kwacha | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.89 ﷼ (18 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 ﷼ (140 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 613% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 96 ﷼ (453 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.51 ﷼ (26 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.23 ﷼ (25 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 255% | |||
| Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 255% 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 | 11,528 ﷼ (54,443 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,730 ﷼ (36,504 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 505 ﷼ (2,385 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,059 ﷼ (28,614 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,989 ﷼ (18,837 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 331 ﷼ (1,564 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 327 ﷼ (1,545 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 295% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,096 ﷼ (5,176 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 316 ﷼ (1,493 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 ﷼ (215 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 203% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 ﷼ (173 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 208% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is 96% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Doha | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 ﷼ (1,179 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 209 ﷼ (989 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 359 ﷼ (1,693 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ﷼ (1,700 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 27% 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 | 72,500 ﷼ (342,384 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.91 ﷼ (9 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 146 ﷼ (689 Kwacha) | 379 Kwacha | + 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31 ﷼ (148 Kwacha) | 268 Kwacha | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is 180% 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 ﷼ (181 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 264% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 79 ﷼ (371 Kwacha) | 48 Kwacha | + 679% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 179 ﷼ (845 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (107 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 ﷼ (86 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 ﷼ (97 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (57 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 ﷼ (50 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 ﷼ (292 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 215% | |||
| Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is 215% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Doha | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 195 ﷼ (920 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79 ﷼ (375 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 297 ﷼ (1,402 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 280% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 316 ﷼ (1,494 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 237% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (347 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 659% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 ﷼ (109 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 272% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ﷼ (236 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 1297% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (9,218 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70 ﷼ (3.29 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 415 ﷼ (1,961 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 ﷼ (79 Kwacha) | 40 Kwacha | + 99% | |
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TOTAL | + 139% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 347 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2022.
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