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Qatar
Last Update by , 13 Aug 2024
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Exchange Rate
01 Dec 2024
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Doha
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (QAR) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 24 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 120 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 12,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 7,000 |
Current Inflation Rate
1.4%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- 1,000 QAR per month- employers must allocate (unless provided) 500 QAR accommodation and 300 QAR food allowance per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (QAR) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
6,500 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
13,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
18,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
26,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
5%
Statutory Contribution
Social Security contributions are calculated based on basic salary plus allowances, capped at 100,000 QAR.
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Retirement Pension Fund (PRPF) |
14% Capped at 100,000 QAR per month |
7% | All staff excluding expats |
| Hamad Medical Care | 100 QAR per year | - | Per staff member |
| QID (Qatari ID)- Mandatory | 1,220 QAR per year | - | All staff members including expats |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Qatar include:
- Supplementary health and life insurance: Around 950 QAR per month
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1st January- 31st December
Filing Due Date: September - No personal Income Tax.
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Typical practice
48 hours
Sunday-Thursday 08:00-18:00
Overtime
Paid at 125% of the normal rate of pay.
- Work between 21:00 -03.00: 150% normal rate of pay
Staff with managerial or supervisory positions: no overtime paid
Employment Contract
Fixed Term
Used for specific temporary projects or tasks
Contract Format
Must be written, in Arabic, bilingual versions are accepted but Arabic must be present. Contracts are created using the MADSLA template and a copy is sent to MADSLA. A supplementary contract is made for additional terms, of which 2 copies are made given to each party.
Payroll Currency
QAR
Probation
Up to 6 months
Contract Period
Up to 5 years and can be renewed if both parties agree. If employment continue after its expiry, it will turn into a permanent contract
Termination
-
Mutual Termination agreement:
- Notice can be agreed or waived
- both parties -
Involuntary termination:
- Staff dismissed receive wages and benefits in full for the remainder of the term
Public Holiday
10 days
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
3 weeks 4 weeks 20 working days |
All staff with 1 year's service All staff with over 5 years' service All staff in QFC Free Zones |
| Sick Leave |
12 weeks 60 working days |
All staff after 3 months' service All staff in QFC Free Zones |
| Maternity Leave |
50 calendar days 14 weeks |
All expectant mothers with 1 year service All staff in QFC Free Zones with 1 year service |
| Hajj Leave | 20 working days in one employment lifetime | All Muslim staff with 2 years service |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Doha
- https://www.expatica.com/qa/working/employment-law/average-wages-salaries-in-qatar-72088/
- https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/54651/business/gcc-wages-expected-to-rise-5-amid-buoyant-hiring-market
- https://qfcra-en.thomsonreuters.com/rulebook/article-17-employment-contract
- https://qfcra-en.thomsonreuters.com/rulebook/article-17b-fixed-term-employees
- https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---arabstates/---ro-beirut/documents/publication/wcms_754450.pdf
- https://qfcra-en.thomsonreuters.com/rulebook/article-17b-fixed-term-employees
- https://www.hamad.qa/EN/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/focus/labour-reform/
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Last updated: 13 Aug 2024
Exchange Rate
Currency (QAR)
- 1 CNY = 0.185 QAR
- 1 USD = 1.32 QAR
Other currencies can be retrieved via the country guide link above.
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Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Doha
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (QAR) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 24 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 120 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 12,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 7,000 |
Current Inflation Rate
1.4%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- 1,000 QAR per month- employers must allocate (unless provided) 500 QAR accommodation and 300 QAR food allowance per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (QAR) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
6,500 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
13,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
18,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
26,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
5%
Statutory Contribution
Social Security contributions are calculated based on basic salary plus allowances, capped at 100,000 QAR.
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Retirement Pension Fund (PRPF) |
14% Capped at 100,000 QAR per month |
7% | All staff excluding expats |
| Hamad Medical Care | 100 QAR per year | - | Per staff member |
| QID (Qatari ID)- Mandatory | 1,220 QAR per year | - | All staff members including expats |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Qatar include:
- Supplementary health and life insurance: Around 950 QAR per month
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1st January- 31st December
Filing Due Date: September - No personal Income Tax.
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Typical practice
48 hours
Sunday-Thursday 08:00-18:00
Overtime
Paid at 125% of the normal rate of pay.
- Work between 21:00 -03.00: 150% normal rate of pay
Staff with managerial or supervisory positions: no overtime paid
Employment Contract
Permanent
Probation
Up to 6 months
Termination
-
Notice during probation:
- Statutory: 1 month
- In Free Zones: 2 weeks -
Notice after probation:
- Under 2 years' service: 1 month
- 2+ years' service: 2 months
In Free- Zones
- Under 3 months' service: 2 weeks
- 3 months- 5 years' service: 1 month
- Over 5 years: 3 months -
Severance::
- Staff with 1 year continuous service: 21 days’ basic pay for each year of service, pro-rated to the date of termination
- Qatari nationals: Covered by state retirement pension scheme. Not applicable in the Free Zones
- Employers pay end of service gratuity in the Mainland Zones but not in Free Zones
Fixed Term
Used for specific temporary projects or tasks
Probation
Up to 6 months
Termination
-
Mutual Termination agreement:
- Notice can be agreed or waived
- both parties -
Involuntary termination:
- Staff dismissed receive wages and benefits in full for the remainder of the term
Public Holiday
10 days
2024
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
2025
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
3 weeks 4 weeks 20 working days |
All staff with 1 year's service All staff with over 5 years' service All staff in QFC Free Zones |
| Sick Leave |
12 weeks 60 working days |
All staff after 3 months' service All staff in QFC Free Zones |
| Maternity Leave |
50 calendar days 14 weeks |
All expectant mothers with 1 year service All staff in QFC Free Zones with 1 year service |
| Hajj Leave | 20 working days in one employment lifetime | All Muslim staff with 2 years service |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Doha
- https://www.expatica.com/qa/working/employment-law/average-wages-salaries-in-qatar-72088/
- https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/54651/business/gcc-wages-expected-to-rise-5-amid-buoyant-hiring-market
- https://qfcra-en.thomsonreuters.com/rulebook/article-17-employment-contract
- https://qfcra-en.thomsonreuters.com/rulebook/article-17b-fixed-term-employees
- https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---arabstates/---ro-beirut/documents/publication/wcms_754450.pdf
- https://qfcra-en.thomsonreuters.com/rulebook/article-17b-fixed-term-employees
- https://www.hamad.qa/EN/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.gco.gov.qa/en/focus/labour-reform/
Contact Info
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Singapore (Headquarters)
8 Marina Boulevard, MBFC Tower 1, #11-01, Singapore, 018981
+65 6653 4334 -
China (Headquarters)
79 Jianguo Road, China Central Place Tower 2, #09-52, Beijing, 100025
+86 10 6580 0555 -
China (Service Center)
23 Dagong Street, Eton Place Tower 2, Unit 1808, Dalian, 116001
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United States
445 S Figueroa St, 31st Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071
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United Kingdom
71 - 75 Shelton Street, London, England GB
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Netherlands
Vijzelstraat 68, 1017 HL, Amsterdam
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Australia
Level 22, Salesforce Tower, 180 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000