Qatar is known for its expensive cost of living, especially in the capital. This is due to the fact that everything is imported. In comparison to Indonesia, it is worth noting that the cost of living in Qatar is significantly higher by 91.2% and the cost of renting a property is also significantly higher by 364%. While it is true that Qatar is more expensive than Indonesia, it is worth noting that the average net monthly salary in Qatar is significantly higher than in Indonesia: in fact, the average salary in Qatar is Rp 54,102,685 (QR12,523.33), which is much higher than Indonesia’s Rp 8,285,610 (QR1,917.9). In addition, expatriates in Qatar are able to keep their entire salary due to the country’s wealth and the absence of personal income tax.. Here CPBIS summarizes the comparison of the cost of living and the cost of renting in Saudi Arabia:
Comparison of rental prices in Qatar and Indonesia, viz:
| QR | IDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 5,780 | Rp. 24.966.372 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3,599 | Rp. 15.545.670 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 10,556 | Rp. 45.596.024 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 7,221 | Rp. 31.190.687 |
