Cost of Living Comparison Between Qatar and Pakistan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Pakistan is 64.9% lower than in Qatar (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Pakistan is 75.7% lower than in Qatar | |
| Rent Prices in Pakistan are 92.3% lower than in Qatar | |
| Restaurant Prices in Pakistan are 74.2% lower than in Qatar | |
| Groceries Prices in Pakistan are 61.1% lower than in Qatar | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Pakistan is 82.0% lower than in Qatar | |
Restaurants | Qatar Edit |
Pakistan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
30.00 QR (2,291.40 Rs.) |
6.55 QR (500.00 Rs.) |
-78.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
200.00 QR (15,276.01 Rs.) |
45.82 QR (3,500.00 Rs.) |
-77.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
28.00 QR (2,138.64 Rs.) |
13.09 QR (1,000.00 Rs.) |
-53.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
45.00 QR (3,437.10 Rs.) |
6.55 QR (500.00 Rs.) |
-85.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
40.00 QR (3,055.20 Rs.) |
13.09 QR (1,000.00 Rs.) |
-67.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
19.68 QR (1,503.42 Rs.) |
5.87 QR (448.15 Rs.) |
-70.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.34 QR (254.87 Rs.) |
1.13 QR (86.12 Rs.) |
-66.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.36 QR (103.75 Rs.) |
0.79 QR (60.27 Rs.) |
-41.9 % |
Markets | Qatar Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.79 QR (2,198.86 Rs.) |
10.48 QR (800.65 Rs.) |
-63.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
4.99 QR (381.23 Rs.) |
1.92 QR (146.73 Rs.) |
-61.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.60 QR (274.59 Rs.) |
1.96 QR (149.40 Rs.) |
-45.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
9.74 QR (743.56 Rs.) |
4.18 QR (319.60 Rs.) |
-57.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
17.71 QR (1,352.62 Rs.) |
8.43 QR (643.83 Rs.) |
-52.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
13.52 QR (1,032.86 Rs.) |
4.69 QR (358.16 Rs.) |
-65.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
17.63 QR (1,346.23 Rs.) |
5.98 QR (456.64 Rs.) |
-66.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.22 QR (246.18 Rs.) |
1.64 QR (125.07 Rs.) |
-49.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.56 QR (195.24 Rs.) |
1.05 QR (80.21 Rs.) |
-58.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.65 QR (202.16 Rs.) |
1.24 QR (94.77 Rs.) |
-53.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.10 QR (160.31 Rs.) |
0.78 QR (59.74 Rs.) |
-62.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.63 QR (124.87 Rs.) |
0.56 QR (42.88 Rs.) |
-65.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.92 QR (146.73 Rs.) |
0.80 QR (60.88 Rs.) |
-58.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.56 QR (348.11 Rs.) |
1.19 QR (90.90 Rs.) |
-73.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.75 QR (133.97 Rs.) |
1.26 QR (95.95 Rs.) |
-28.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.25 QR (2,310.50 Rs.) |
6.55 QR (500.00 Rs.) |
-78.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
6.75 QR (515.43 Rs.) |
4.02 QR (307.14 Rs.) |
-40.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
17.56 QR (1,340.96 Rs.) |
6.03 QR (460.91 Rs.) |
-65.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
24.00 QR (1,833.12 Rs.) |
6.55 QR (500.00 Rs.) |
-72.7 % |
Transportation | Qatar Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 QR (152.76 Rs.) |
0.65 QR (50.00 Rs.) |
-67.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
120.00 QR (9,165.61 Rs.) |
26.18 QR (2,000.00 Rs.) |
-78.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
8.00 QR (611.04 Rs.) |
2.62 QR (200.00 Rs.) |
-67.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
12.87 QR (983.37 Rs.) |
2.69 QR (205.19 Rs.) |
-79.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
35.00 QR (2,673.30 Rs.) |
6.55 QR (500.00 Rs.) |
-81.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.88 QR (602.03 Rs.) |
14.07 QR (1,074.32 Rs.) |
+78.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
82,206.00 QR (6,278,899.98 Rs.) |
58,915.89 QR (4,500,000.00 Rs.) |
-28.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
74,194.62 QR (5,666,989.87 Rs.) |
81,535.32 QR (6,227,673.09 Rs.) |
+9.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Qatar Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
378.43 QR (28,904.64 Rs.) |
304.44 QR (23,252.80 Rs.) |
-19.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
173.12 QR (13,222.94 Rs.) |
15.03 QR (1,147.65 Rs.) |
-91.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
330.82 QR (25,268.33 Rs.) |
51.12 QR (3,904.79 Rs.) |
-84.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Qatar Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
418.57 QR (31,970.33 Rs.) |
43.98 QR (3,358.99 Rs.) |
-89.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
139.20 QR (10,632.11 Rs.) |
24.76 QR (1,891.33 Rs.) |
-82.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 QR (3,437.10 Rs.) |
13.09 QR (1,000.00 Rs.) |
-70.9 % |
Childcare | Qatar Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,905.55 QR (221,926.37 Rs.) |
131.09 QR (10,012.37 Rs.) |
-95.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
41,172.94 QR (3,144,791.96 Rs.) |
3,576.67 QR (273,186.02 Rs.) |
-91.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Qatar Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
213.18 QR (16,282.96 Rs.) |
52.90 QR (4,040.57 Rs.) |
-75.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
178.13 QR (13,605.91 Rs.) |
76.91 QR (5,874.33 Rs.) |
-56.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
319.55 QR (24,407.53 Rs.) |
205.72 QR (15,712.72 Rs.) |
-35.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
333.23 QR (25,451.88 Rs.) |
107.65 QR (8,222.15 Rs.) |
-67.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Qatar Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
5,842.00 QR (446,212.66 Rs.) |
379.52 QR (28,988.10 Rs.) |
-93.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,641.67 QR (278,150.75 Rs.) |
241.83 QR (18,471.25 Rs.) |
-93.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
10,380.95 QR (792,897.86 Rs.) |
872.13 QR (66,613.14 Rs.) |
-91.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
6,889.47 QR (526,218.48 Rs.) |
575.57 QR (43,962.32 Rs.) |
-91.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Qatar Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,627.30 QR (124,292.94 Rs.) |
188.79 QR (14,420.01 Rs.) |
-88.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,161.28 QR (88,698.52 Rs.) |
123.69 QR (9,447.40 Rs.) |
-89.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Qatar Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
14,706.23 QR (1,123,262.87 Rs.) |
642.22 QR (49,053.03 Rs.) |
-95.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.83 | 19.74 | +309.1 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
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