Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Qatar 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Qatar is 22.5% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Qatar is 12.0% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Qatar are 13.9% higher than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Qatar are 23.5% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Qatar are 39.5% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Qatar is 49.3% higher than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Qatar Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 C$ (66.05 QR) |
9.46 C$ (25.00 QR) |
-62.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 C$ (264.21 QR) |
75.70 C$ (200.00 QR) |
-24.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 C$ (39.63 QR) |
9.46 C$ (25.00 QR) |
-36.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
8.00 C$ (21.14 QR) |
17.03 C$ (45.00 QR) |
+112.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
8.00 C$ (21.14 QR) |
15.14 C$ (40.00 QR) |
+89.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
5.18 C$ (13.69 QR) |
6.80 C$ (17.96 QR) |
+31.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.88 C$ (7.61 QR) |
1.21 C$ (3.19 QR) |
-58.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.33 C$ (6.17 QR) |
0.47 C$ (1.24 QR) |
-80.0 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.64 C$ (30.75 QR) |
10.99 C$ (29.04 QR) |
-5.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.37 C$ (8.90 QR) |
1.93 C$ (5.09 QR) |
-42.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.29 C$ (6.04 QR) |
1.44 C$ (3.81 QR) |
-37.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.82 C$ (12.75 QR) |
3.77 C$ (9.95 QR) |
-21.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
7.15 C$ (18.88 QR) |
6.80 C$ (17.96 QR) |
-4.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.62 C$ (20.13 QR) |
5.04 C$ (13.33 QR) |
-33.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
9.33 C$ (24.64 QR) |
6.56 C$ (17.34 QR) |
-29.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.62 C$ (6.92 QR) |
1.27 C$ (3.36 QR) |
-51.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.90 C$ (2.38 QR) |
0.99 C$ (2.62 QR) |
+10.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.40 C$ (6.35 QR) |
0.98 C$ (2.58 QR) |
-59.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.58 C$ (6.81 QR) |
0.85 C$ (2.24 QR) |
-67.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.67 C$ (4.40 QR) |
0.61 C$ (1.62 QR) |
-63.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.66 C$ (4.39 QR) |
0.68 C$ (1.80 QR) |
-58.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.51 C$ (9.26 QR) |
1.87 C$ (4.94 QR) |
-46.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.49 C$ (6.58 QR) |
0.68 C$ (1.80 QR) |
-72.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
18.00 C$ (47.56 QR) |
12.35 C$ (32.62 QR) |
-31.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.09 C$ (10.80 QR) |
2.62 C$ (6.93 QR) |
-35.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.58 C$ (12.10 QR) |
5.09 C$ (13.46 QR) |
+11.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
20.00 C$ (52.84 QR) |
8.71 C$ (23.00 QR) |
-56.5 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 C$ (9.25 QR) |
0.76 C$ (2.00 QR) |
-78.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
104.90 C$ (277.16 QR) |
45.42 C$ (120.00 QR) |
-56.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.70 C$ (12.42 QR) |
3.03 C$ (8.00 QR) |
-35.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.51 C$ (9.27 QR) |
4.87 C$ (12.87 QR) |
+38.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
38.93 C$ (102.86 QR) |
18.92 C$ (50.00 QR) |
-51.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
6.06 C$ (16.01 QR) |
2.97 C$ (7.85 QR) |
-51.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
33,978.00 C$ (89,774.44 QR) |
32,170.96 C$ (85,000.00 QR) |
-5.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
28,060.93 C$ (74,140.75 QR) |
28,060.65 C$ (74,140.00 QR) |
-0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
207.28 C$ (547.67 QR) |
133.07 C$ (351.58 QR) |
-35.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
62.40 C$ (164.86 QR) |
57.50 C$ (151.94 QR) |
-7.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
85.09 C$ (224.82 QR) |
119.74 C$ (316.38 QR) |
+40.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
58.58 C$ (154.78 QR) |
155.62 C$ (411.17 QR) |
+165.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
23.81 C$ (62.92 QR) |
45.19 C$ (119.40 QR) |
+89.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
15.60 C$ (41.22 QR) |
17.03 C$ (45.00 QR) |
+9.2 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,102.81 C$ (2,913.78 QR) |
1,127.32 C$ (2,978.54 QR) |
+2.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
16,388.97 C$ (43,301.86 QR) |
16,018.47 C$ (42,322.94 QR) |
-2.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
76.54 C$ (202.22 QR) |
82.97 C$ (219.22 QR) |
+8.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
56.47 C$ (149.20 QR) |
73.18 C$ (193.36 QR) |
+29.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
121.40 C$ (320.74 QR) |
135.79 C$ (358.78 QR) |
+11.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
147.02 C$ (388.44 QR) |
118.97 C$ (314.33 QR) |
-19.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,837.31 C$ (4,854.42 QR) |
2,155.89 C$ (5,696.14 QR) |
+17.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,628.01 C$ (4,301.42 QR) |
1,417.23 C$ (3,744.51 QR) |
-12.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,942.93 C$ (7,775.63 QR) |
3,838.19 C$ (10,141.03 QR) |
+30.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,548.60 C$ (6,733.75 QR) |
2,788.81 C$ (7,368.42 QR) |
+9.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
862.78 C$ (2,279.59 QR) |
644.54 C$ (1,702.97 QR) |
-25.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
603.86 C$ (1,595.47 QR) |
506.58 C$ (1,338.45 QR) |
-16.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,936.22 C$ (10,400.01 QR) |
5,169.85 C$ (13,659.43 QR) |
+31.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.35 | 5.20 | -18.1 % |
| Last update: | 23 May 2025 | 17 May 2025 | |
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