Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Doha 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Doha is 35.1% lower than in Sydney (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Doha is 28.7% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Doha are 17.7% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Doha are 19.8% lower than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Doha are 50.1% lower than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Doha is 1.3% higher than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Doha Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
30.00 A$ (77.44 QR) |
11.62 A$ (30.00 QR) |
-61.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
130.00 A$ (335.55 QR) |
113.90 A$ (294.00 QR) |
-12.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
16.20 A$ (41.81 QR) |
10.07 A$ (26.00 QR) |
-37.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.00 A$ (25.81 QR) |
15.50 A$ (40.00 QR) |
+55.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.43 A$ (29.49 QR) |
18.98 A$ (49.00 QR) |
+66.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.44 A$ (14.05 QR) |
8.82 A$ (22.78 QR) |
+62.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.98 A$ (10.27 QR) |
1.31 A$ (3.37 QR) |
-67.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.43 A$ (8.85 QR) |
0.46 A$ (1.17 QR) |
-86.7 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Doha Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.83 A$ (7.31 QR) |
2.94 A$ (7.60 QR) |
+4.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.59 A$ (9.28 QR) |
1.91 A$ (4.93 QR) |
-46.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.45 A$ (3.75 QR) |
1.41 A$ (3.65 QR) |
-2.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
8.05 A$ (20.78 QR) |
3.80 A$ (9.80 QR) |
-52.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
8.14 A$ (21.01 QR) |
7.28 A$ (18.79 QR) |
-10.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.25 A$ (16.12 QR) |
4.73 A$ (12.20 QR) |
-24.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
10.39 A$ (26.82 QR) |
6.92 A$ (17.86 QR) |
-33.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.26 A$ (5.83 QR) |
1.35 A$ (3.49 QR) |
-40.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.96 A$ (5.05 QR) |
1.06 A$ (2.74 QR) |
-45.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.05 A$ (5.28 QR) |
1.10 A$ (2.83 QR) |
-46.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.37 A$ (8.69 QR) |
0.94 A$ (2.42 QR) |
-72.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.81 A$ (4.67 QR) |
0.71 A$ (1.84 QR) |
-60.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.62 A$ (4.19 QR) |
0.74 A$ (1.92 QR) |
-54.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.34 A$ (8.63 QR) |
2.08 A$ (5.38 QR) |
-37.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.74 A$ (4.50 QR) |
0.72 A$ (1.86 QR) |
-58.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
20.00 A$ (51.62 QR) |
11.62 A$ (30.00 QR) |
-41.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
6.93 A$ (17.89 QR) |
2.69 A$ (6.94 QR) |
-61.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.56 A$ (19.50 QR) |
3.49 A$ (9.00 QR) |
-53.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
50.00 A$ (129.06 QR) |
9.30 A$ (24.00 QR) |
-81.4 % |
Transportation | Sydney Edit |
Doha Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
5.30 A$ (13.68 QR) |
0.77 A$ (2.00 QR) |
-85.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
217.39 A$ (561.13 QR) |
46.49 A$ (120.00 QR) |
-78.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 A$ (12.91 QR) |
3.10 A$ (8.00 QR) |
-38.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 A$ (10.39 QR) |
4.99 A$ (12.87 QR) |
+24.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
60.00 A$ (154.87 QR) |
19.37 A$ (50.00 QR) |
-67.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.90 A$ (4.90 QR) |
0.79 A$ (2.05 QR) |
-58.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
44,211.50 A$ (114,118.07 QR) |
39,497.36 A$ (101,950.00 QR) |
-10.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
37,666.86 A$ (97,225.15 QR) |
30,059.15 A$ (77,588.24 QR) |
-20.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Doha Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
293.68 A$ (758.04 QR) |
131.93 A$ (340.55 QR) |
-55.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
32.34 A$ (83.48 QR) |
47.52 A$ (122.67 QR) |
+46.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
77.62 A$ (200.36 QR) |
122.78 A$ (316.91 QR) |
+58.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Doha Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
102.00 A$ (263.28 QR) |
206.04 A$ (531.82 QR) |
+102.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
33.38 A$ (86.16 QR) |
33.13 A$ (85.53 QR) |
-0.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
22.50 A$ (58.08 QR) |
17.43 A$ (45.00 QR) |
-22.5 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Doha Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,193.55 A$ (8,243.14 QR) |
1,091.97 A$ (2,818.57 QR) |
-65.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
37,297.75 A$ (96,272.40 QR) |
16,077.89 A$ (41,500.00 QR) |
-56.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Doha Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
112.78 A$ (291.11 QR) |
90.03 A$ (232.38 QR) |
-20.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
90.43 A$ (233.43 QR) |
80.05 A$ (206.62 QR) |
-11.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
150.56 A$ (388.61 QR) |
143.41 A$ (370.16 QR) |
-4.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
184.55 A$ (476.35 QR) |
121.31 A$ (313.14 QR) |
-34.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Doha Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,440.94 A$ (8,881.71 QR) |
2,750.67 A$ (7,100.00 QR) |
-20.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,399.06 A$ (6,192.42 QR) |
1,830.55 A$ (4,725.00 QR) |
-23.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
6,796.21 A$ (17,542.27 QR) |
5,243.07 A$ (13,533.33 QR) |
-22.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
4,007.50 A$ (10,344.10 QR) |
3,871.59 A$ (9,993.29 QR) |
-3.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Doha Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,739.92 A$ (4,491.07 QR) |
603.77 A$ (1,558.44 QR) |
-65.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,035.65 A$ (2,673.21 QR) |
362.70 A$ (936.19 QR) |
-65.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Doha Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,869.91 A$ (15,151.34 QR) |
4,241.42 A$ (10,947.88 QR) |
-27.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.07 | 6.04 | -0.6 % |
| Last update: | 13 February 2026 | 12 February 2026 | |
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