Cost of living in Qatar compared to Canada
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Qatar is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Qatar | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 ﷼ (C$12) | C$24 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (C$9) | C$14 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 ﷼ (C$4.67) | C$10 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 ﷼ (C$2.73) | C$3.31 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (C$4.60) | C$5.82 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.39 ﷼ (C$2.01) | C$5.51 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ﷼ (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (C$2.56) | C$5.43 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 ﷼ (C$1.41) | C$3.37 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 ﷼ (C$2.80) | C$4.06 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58 ﷼ (C$22) | C$21 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 ﷼ (C$2.60) | C$3.23 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.28 ﷼ (C$1.97) | C$2.54 | - 22% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Qatar is 33% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Qatar | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,174 ﷼ (C$4,546) | C$2,930 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,090 ﷼ (C$3,021) | C$2,306 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,063 ﷼ (C$397) | C$226 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,642 ﷼ (C$2,480) | C$2,108 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 ﷼ (C$1,525) | C$1,484 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 368 ﷼ (C$137) | C$120 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 323 ﷼ (C$121) | C$65 | + 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,301 ﷼ (C$859) | C$401 | + 114% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 421 ﷼ (C$157) | C$219 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 ﷼ (C$13) | C$14 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 ﷼ (C$17) | C$29 | - 41% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Qatar is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Qatar | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237 ﷼ (C$89) | C$80 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 185 ﷼ (C$69) | C$59 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 335 ﷼ (C$125) | C$146 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 ﷼ (C$130) | C$172 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Qatar is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Qatar | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,534 ﷼ (C$31,940) | C$33,418 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.12 ﷼ (C$0.79) | C$1.60 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139 ﷼ (C$52) | C$108 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Qatar is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Qatar | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 ﷼ (C$7) | C$11 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 ﷼ (C$24) | C$24 | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291 ﷼ (C$109) | C$130 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 ﷼ (C$7) | C$10 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 ﷼ (C$11) | C$6 | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 ﷼ (C$7) | C$4.51 | + 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.41 ﷼ (C$2.02) | C$3.63 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 ﷼ (C$24) | C$30 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Qatar is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Qatar | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 292 ﷼ (C$109) | C$69 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 ﷼ (C$33) | C$32 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 ﷼ (C$39) | C$206 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 207 ﷼ (C$77) | C$134 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 ﷼ (C$41) | C$15 | + 172% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 ﷼ (C$8) | C$6.00 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 44 ﷼ (C$16) | C$8 | + 99% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,699 ﷼ (C$634) | C$808 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 ﷼ (C$0.37) | C$0.44 | - 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 430 ﷼ (C$160) | C$70 | + 128% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 ﷼ (C$8) | C$18 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qatar is 6% cheaper than in Canada
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