Cost of Living Comparison Between Qatar and Switzerland 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Switzerland is 126.7% higher than in Qatar (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Switzerland is 94.0% higher than in Qatar | |
| Rent Prices in Switzerland are 39.2% higher than in Qatar | |
| Restaurant Prices in Switzerland are 127.8% higher than in Qatar | |
| Groceries Prices in Switzerland are 172.3% higher than in Qatar | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Switzerland is 0.0% higher than in Qatar | |
Restaurants | Qatar Edit |
Switzerland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 QR (5.63 Fr.) |
111.03 QR (25.00 Fr.) |
+344.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
200.00 QR (45.03 Fr.) |
488.53 QR (110.00 Fr.) |
+144.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
25.00 QR (5.63 Fr.) |
66.62 QR (15.00 Fr.) |
+166.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
45.00 QR (10.13 Fr.) |
31.09 QR (7.00 Fr.) |
-30.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
40.00 QR (9.01 Fr.) |
26.65 QR (6.00 Fr.) |
-33.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
17.96 QR (4.04 Fr.) |
21.92 QR (4.94 Fr.) |
+22.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.19 QR (0.72 Fr.) |
19.61 QR (4.41 Fr.) |
+515.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.24 QR (0.28 Fr.) |
17.61 QR (3.96 Fr.) |
+1,325.1 % |
Markets | Qatar Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
29.04 QR (6.54 Fr.) |
29.96 QR (6.75 Fr.) |
+3.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
5.09 QR (1.15 Fr.) |
12.40 QR (2.79 Fr.) |
+143.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.81 QR (0.86 Fr.) |
6.99 QR (1.57 Fr.) |
+83.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
9.95 QR (2.24 Fr.) |
26.71 QR (6.01 Fr.) |
+168.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
17.96 QR (4.04 Fr.) |
46.12 QR (10.38 Fr.) |
+156.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
13.33 QR (3.00 Fr.) |
54.59 QR (12.29 Fr.) |
+309.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
17.34 QR (3.90 Fr.) |
79.96 QR (18.00 Fr.) |
+361.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.36 QR (0.76 Fr.) |
5.97 QR (1.34 Fr.) |
+77.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.62 QR (0.59 Fr.) |
3.98 QR (0.90 Fr.) |
+51.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.58 QR (0.58 Fr.) |
4.92 QR (1.11 Fr.) |
+90.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.24 QR (0.50 Fr.) |
10.35 QR (2.33 Fr.) |
+362.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.62 QR (0.36 Fr.) |
4.17 QR (0.94 Fr.) |
+157.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.80 QR (0.41 Fr.) |
3.88 QR (0.87 Fr.) |
+115.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.94 QR (1.11 Fr.) |
9.31 QR (2.10 Fr.) |
+88.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.80 QR (0.41 Fr.) |
4.93 QR (1.11 Fr.) |
+173.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
32.62 QR (7.35 Fr.) |
53.29 QR (12.00 Fr.) |
+63.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
6.93 QR (1.56 Fr.) |
9.29 QR (2.09 Fr.) |
+33.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
13.46 QR (3.03 Fr.) |
11.02 QR (2.48 Fr.) |
-18.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
23.00 QR (5.18 Fr.) |
39.97 QR (9.00 Fr.) |
+73.8 % |
Transportation | Qatar Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 QR (0.45 Fr.) |
15.54 QR (3.50 Fr.) |
+677.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
120.00 QR (27.02 Fr.) |
355.29 QR (80.00 Fr.) |
+196.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
8.00 QR (1.80 Fr.) |
28.87 QR (6.50 Fr.) |
+260.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
12.87 QR (2.90 Fr.) |
27.52 QR (6.20 Fr.) |
+113.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
50.00 QR (11.26 Fr.) |
310.88 QR (70.00 Fr.) |
+521.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.85 QR (1.77 Fr.) |
30.41 QR (6.85 Fr.) |
+287.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
85,000.00 QR (19,139.07 Fr.) |
145,670.64 QR (32,800.00 Fr.) |
+71.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
74,140.00 QR (16,693.77 Fr.) |
150,193.21 QR (33,818.32 Fr.) |
+102.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Qatar Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
351.58 QR (79.16 Fr.) |
955.50 QR (215.15 Fr.) |
+171.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
151.94 QR (34.21 Fr.) |
188.97 QR (42.55 Fr.) |
+24.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
316.38 QR (71.24 Fr.) |
215.64 QR (48.55 Fr.) |
-31.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Qatar Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
411.17 QR (92.58 Fr.) |
316.94 QR (71.36 Fr.) |
-22.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
119.40 QR (26.88 Fr.) |
168.93 QR (38.04 Fr.) |
+41.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 QR (10.13 Fr.) |
88.82 QR (20.00 Fr.) |
+97.4 % |
Childcare | Qatar Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,978.54 QR (670.66 Fr.) |
10,871.35 QR (2,447.85 Fr.) |
+265.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
42,322.94 QR (9,529.66 Fr.) |
123,152.95 QR (27,729.79 Fr.) |
+191.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Qatar Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
219.22 QR (49.36 Fr.) |
473.86 QR (106.70 Fr.) |
+116.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
193.36 QR (43.54 Fr.) |
232.83 QR (52.43 Fr.) |
+20.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
358.78 QR (80.78 Fr.) |
537.55 QR (121.04 Fr.) |
+49.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
314.33 QR (70.78 Fr.) |
675.24 QR (152.04 Fr.) |
+114.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Qatar Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
5,696.07 QR (1,282.56 Fr.) |
7,362.27 QR (1,657.73 Fr.) |
+29.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,744.75 QR (843.19 Fr.) |
6,089.06 QR (1,371.05 Fr.) |
+62.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
10,141.03 QR (2,283.41 Fr.) |
13,211.08 QR (2,974.68 Fr.) |
+30.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
7,368.42 QR (1,659.11 Fr.) |
10,844.42 QR (2,441.79 Fr.) |
+47.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Qatar Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,702.97 QR (383.45 Fr.) |
5,757.10 QR (1,296.30 Fr.) |
+238.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,338.45 QR (301.37 Fr.) |
4,619.39 QR (1,040.13 Fr.) |
+245.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Qatar Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
13,658.56 QR (3,075.44 Fr.) |
26,505.43 QR (5,968.11 Fr.) |
+94.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.20 | 2.44 | -53.1 % |
| Last update: | 17 May 2025 | 25 May 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 197 | 880 |
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