Cost of Living Comparison Between Qatar and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 1.7% higher than in Qatar (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 16.4% lower than in Qatar | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 44.0% lower than in Qatar | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 6.8% higher than in Qatar | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 20.1% higher than in Qatar | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 32.9% lower than in Qatar | |
Restaurants | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
30.00 QR (7.10 €) |
63.39 QR (15.00 €) |
+111.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
200.00 QR (47.33 €) |
211.29 QR (50.00 €) |
+5.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
28.00 QR (6.63 €) |
40.78 QR (9.65 €) |
+45.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
45.00 QR (10.65 €) |
12.68 QR (3.00 €) |
-71.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
45.00 QR (10.65 €) |
14.79 QR (3.50 €) |
-67.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
18.24 QR (4.32 €) |
8.66 QR (2.05 €) |
-52.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.25 QR (0.77 €) |
9.29 QR (2.20 €) |
+186.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.16 QR (0.27 €) |
6.82 QR (1.61 €) |
+487.6 % |
Markets | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
7.78 QR (1.84 €) |
4.42 QR (1.04 €) |
-43.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
4.93 QR (1.17 €) |
5.13 QR (1.21 €) |
+4.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
3.71 QR (0.88 €) |
2.70 QR (0.64 €) |
-27.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
9.73 QR (2.30 €) |
11.44 QR (2.71 €) |
+17.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
17.33 QR (4.10 €) |
23.65 QR (5.60 €) |
+36.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
12.63 QR (2.99 €) |
14.12 QR (3.34 €) |
+11.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
17.15 QR (4.06 €) |
26.23 QR (6.21 €) |
+53.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.44 QR (0.81 €) |
4.10 QR (0.97 €) |
+19.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.64 QR (0.63 €) |
3.43 QR (0.81 €) |
+29.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.77 QR (0.65 €) |
3.48 QR (0.82 €) |
+25.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.37 QR (0.56 €) |
4.32 QR (1.02 €) |
+82.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.72 QR (0.41 €) |
3.02 QR (0.71 €) |
+75.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.81 QR (0.43 €) |
3.30 QR (0.78 €) |
+82.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
5.28 QR (1.25 €) |
4.84 QR (1.14 €) |
-8.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.83 QR (0.43 €) |
2.83 QR (0.67 €) |
+54.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.25 QR (7.16 €) |
21.13 QR (5.00 €) |
-30.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
7.04 QR (1.67 €) |
4.71 QR (1.12 €) |
-33.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.67 QR (2.76 €) |
7.88 QR (1.86 €) |
-32.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
23.00 QR (5.44 €) |
23.66 QR (5.60 €) |
+2.9 % |
Transportation | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 QR (0.47 €) |
6.34 QR (1.50 €) |
+216.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
120.00 QR (28.40 €) |
126.78 QR (30.00 €) |
+5.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
8.00 QR (1.89 €) |
15.21 QR (3.60 €) |
+90.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
12.87 QR (3.05 €) |
8.84 QR (2.09 €) |
-31.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 QR (11.83 €) |
97.38 QR (23.04 €) |
+94.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.07 QR (0.49 €) |
6.44 QR (1.52 €) |
+211.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
101,950.00 QR (24,125.19 €) |
133,115.03 QR (31,500.00 €) |
+30.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
75,636.19 QR (17,898.36 €) |
114,490.50 QR (27,092.74 €) |
+51.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
347.40 QR (82.21 €) |
556.39 QR (131.66 €) |
+60.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
155.58 QR (36.82 €) |
69.94 QR (16.55 €) |
-55.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
317.76 QR (75.19 €) |
122.60 QR (29.01 €) |
-61.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
454.44 QR (107.54 €) |
171.66 QR (40.62 €) |
-62.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
101.59 QR (24.04 €) |
57.55 QR (13.62 €) |
-43.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
45.00 QR (10.65 €) |
33.81 QR (8.00 €) |
-24.9 % |
Childcare | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,971.31 QR (703.12 €) |
2,022.30 QR (478.55 €) |
-31.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
42,141.85 QR (9,972.34 €) |
37,917.30 QR (8,972.65 €) |
-10.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
224.54 QR (53.13 €) |
320.43 QR (75.82 €) |
+42.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
197.00 QR (46.62 €) |
135.77 QR (32.13 €) |
-31.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
367.70 QR (87.01 €) |
333.49 QR (78.92 €) |
-9.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
321.11 QR (75.99 €) |
391.38 QR (92.62 €) |
+21.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
6,099.22 QR (1,443.30 €) |
3,724.18 QR (881.28 €) |
-38.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
4,207.96 QR (995.76 €) |
2,984.70 QR (706.29 €) |
-29.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
11,580.65 QR (2,740.41 €) |
5,864.88 QR (1,387.85 €) |
-49.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
8,661.29 QR (2,049.59 €) |
4,525.06 QR (1,070.80 €) |
-47.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,832.32 QR (433.60 €) |
1,430.98 QR (338.62 €) |
-21.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,397.94 QR (330.80 €) |
919.13 QR (217.50 €) |
-34.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
13,291.56 QR (3,145.28 €) |
7,453.36 QR (1,763.74 €) |
-43.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.81 | 3.47 | -40.4 % |
| Last update: | 28 November 2025 | 28 November 2025 | |
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