Cost of Living Comparison Between Qatar and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 3.0% higher than in Qatar (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 14.6% lower than in Qatar | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 42.2% lower than in Qatar | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 1.2% lower than in Qatar | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 23.1% higher than in Qatar | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 34.9% lower than in Qatar | |
Restaurants | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
30.00 QR (6.94 €) |
64.83 QR (15.00 €) |
+116.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
254.23 QR (58.82 €) |
216.11 QR (50.00 €) |
-15.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
28.00 QR (6.48 €) |
43.22 QR (10.00 €) |
+54.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
40.00 QR (9.25 €) |
12.97 QR (3.00 €) |
-67.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
50.00 QR (11.57 €) |
15.13 QR (3.50 €) |
-69.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
21.35 QR (4.94 €) |
8.89 QR (2.06 €) |
-58.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.36 QR (0.78 €) |
9.49 QR (2.20 €) |
+182.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.17 QR (0.27 €) |
6.96 QR (1.61 €) |
+496.1 % |
Markets | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
7.72 QR (1.79 €) |
4.55 QR (1.05 €) |
-41.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
4.88 QR (1.13 €) |
5.14 QR (1.19 €) |
+5.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
3.75 QR (0.87 €) |
2.79 QR (0.65 €) |
-25.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
10.15 QR (2.35 €) |
12.08 QR (2.79 €) |
+19.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
17.61 QR (4.07 €) |
24.44 QR (5.66 €) |
+38.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
12.56 QR (2.91 €) |
14.41 QR (3.33 €) |
+14.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
16.91 QR (3.91 €) |
27.46 QR (6.35 €) |
+62.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.47 QR (0.80 €) |
4.27 QR (0.99 €) |
+23.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
2.69 QR (0.62 €) |
3.48 QR (0.81 €) |
+29.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.83 QR (0.66 €) |
3.57 QR (0.83 €) |
+26.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.38 QR (0.55 €) |
4.37 QR (1.01 €) |
+83.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.76 QR (0.41 €) |
3.13 QR (0.72 €) |
+78.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.82 QR (0.42 €) |
3.39 QR (0.79 €) |
+86.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
5.10 QR (1.18 €) |
5.07 QR (1.17 €) |
-0.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.91 QR (0.44 €) |
2.85 QR (0.66 €) |
+49.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
35.00 QR (8.10 €) |
21.61 QR (5.00 €) |
-38.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
7.43 QR (1.72 €) |
4.84 QR (1.12 €) |
-34.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.40 QR (2.64 €) |
8.00 QR (1.85 €) |
-29.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
23.00 QR (5.32 €) |
25.17 QR (5.82 €) |
+9.4 % |
Transportation | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 QR (0.46 €) |
6.48 QR (1.50 €) |
+224.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
120.00 QR (27.76 €) |
129.66 QR (30.00 €) |
+8.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
8.00 QR (1.85 €) |
15.78 QR (3.65 €) |
+97.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
12.87 QR (2.98 €) |
9.04 QR (2.09 €) |
-29.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
50.00 QR (11.57 €) |
99.75 QR (23.08 €) |
+99.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.06 QR (0.48 €) |
6.56 QR (1.52 €) |
+217.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
104,450.00 QR (24,166.47 €) |
136,146.28 QR (31,500.00 €) |
+30.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
75,731.43 QR (17,521.89 €) |
113,684.70 QR (26,303.09 €) |
+50.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
349.39 QR (80.84 €) |
574.07 QR (132.82 €) |
+64.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
144.52 QR (33.44 €) |
70.33 QR (16.27 €) |
-51.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
315.28 QR (72.95 €) |
124.75 QR (28.86 €) |
-60.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
477.01 QR (110.37 €) |
174.12 QR (40.29 €) |
-63.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
92.05 QR (21.30 €) |
58.76 QR (13.59 €) |
-36.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
45.00 QR (10.41 €) |
36.74 QR (8.50 €) |
-18.4 % |
Childcare | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,922.87 QR (676.26 €) |
2,076.38 QR (480.41 €) |
-29.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
41,523.73 QR (9,607.29 €) |
39,669.42 QR (9,178.27 €) |
-4.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
225.67 QR (52.21 €) |
330.59 QR (76.49 €) |
+46.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
198.16 QR (45.85 €) |
139.84 QR (32.35 €) |
-29.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
364.95 QR (84.44 €) |
342.50 QR (79.24 €) |
-6.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
311.15 QR (71.99 €) |
397.57 QR (91.99 €) |
+27.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
6,209.32 QR (1,436.64 €) |
3,830.67 QR (886.30 €) |
-38.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
4,026.37 QR (931.58 €) |
2,985.00 QR (690.63 €) |
-25.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
11,364.85 QR (2,629.47 €) |
6,022.07 QR (1,393.32 €) |
-47.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
8,522.54 QR (1,971.85 €) |
4,555.77 QR (1,054.06 €) |
-46.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,615.07 QR (373.68 €) |
1,537.05 QR (355.63 €) |
-4.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,039.06 QR (240.41 €) |
935.73 QR (216.50 €) |
-9.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Qatar Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
13,995.91 QR (3,238.22 €) |
7,774.74 QR (1,798.83 €) |
-44.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.63 | 3.34 | -40.6 % |
| Last update: | 12 February 2026 | 12 February 2026 | |
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