Qatar New Caledonia

Updated 2026-05-04

Qatar

Minimum Wage

QAR5.21 /hr

$1.43 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

QAR11,724 /mo

New Caledonia

Minimum Wage

₣991.73 /hr

$7.04 USD

Min wage: -80% Qatar vs New Caledonia

The minimum wage in Qatar is 80% lower than in New Caledonia in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Qatar and New Caledonia
Metric	Qatar	New Caledonia	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	QAR5.21 $1.43	₣991.73 $7.04	-79.7%
Minimum wage /mo	QAR1,000 $274.73	₣167,602 $1,189.76	-76.9%
Minimum wage /yr	QAR12,000 $3,296.70	₣2,011,224 $14,277.08	-76.9%
Avg. gross salary /mo	QAR11,724 /mo $3,220.88	N/A/mo	—
Avg. net salary /mo	QAR11,724 /mo $3,220.88	N/A/mo	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Qatar is higher.

Work Week

Qatar: 48 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Standard workweek is 48 hours (8 hours/day, 6 days/week) under the Labour Law No. 14 of 2004. During Ramadan, working hours are reduced to 36 hours/week (6 hours/day). Overtime premium: 25% of basic wage. Work between 9pm and 6am attracts a 50% premium. Government sector typically works 35-40 hours/week.
New Caledonia: 39 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.25x pay

Standard workweek is 39 hours in New Caledonia (differs from metropolitan France's 35 hours). Overtime: 25% premium for hours 40-43, 50% premium beyond 43 hours.

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Qatar New Caledonia Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Qatar (USD)	New Caledonia (USD)
2020	$206/hr	—
2021	$275/hr	—
2022	$275/hr	—
2023	$275/hr	$6.80/hr
2024	$275/hr	$6.93/hr
2025	—	$7.04/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Qatar earns 392% less per hour in USD terms than one in New Caledonia. Standard work weeks differ: Qatar mandates 48 hours while New Caledonia mandates 39 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Qatar are $69 vs $275 in New Caledonia.

See this comparison from New Caledonia's perspective: New Caledonia vs Qatar

Compare Qatar with...

Qatar vs United States $ 7.25 /hr

Qatar vs China ¥ 25 /hr

Qatar vs Germany € 13.9 /hr

Qatar vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Qatar vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Qatar vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Qatar vs France € 12.02 /hr

Qatar vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Qatar vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Qatar vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Qatar vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Qatar vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Qatar vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Qatar vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr

Qatar vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Qatar vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Qatar vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Qatar vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Qatar vs Switzerland

Qatar vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

Qatar vs Thailand ฿ 10,400 /mo

Qatar vs Sweden

Qatar vs Argentina ARS 1,762 /hr

Qatar vs Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Qatar or New Caledonia?

In Qatar, the minimum wage is QAR5.21/hr ($1.43 USD). In New Caledonia, it is ₣991.73/hr ($7.04 USD). New Caledonia has the higher rate by 392% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Qatar may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How do work hours compare between Qatar and New Caledonia?

Qatar has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 39 hours in New Caledonia. Workers in Qatar work 48 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in New Caledonia working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.