Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Qatar 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Qatar is 29.8% lower than in Australia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Qatar is 17.9% lower than in Australia | |
| Rent Prices in Qatar are 12.8% higher than in Australia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Qatar are 16.9% lower than in Australia | |
| Groceries Prices in Qatar are 49.5% lower than in Australia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Qatar is 22.9% higher than in Australia | |
Restaurants | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
A$25.00 (﷼64.46) |
A$11.63 (﷼30.00) |
-53.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
A$120.00 (﷼309.43) |
A$96.95 (﷼250.00) |
-19.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
A$15.00 (﷼38.68) |
A$11.63 (﷼30.00) |
-22.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
A$11.00 (﷼28.36) |
A$19.00 (﷼49.00) |
+72.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
A$11.00 (﷼28.36) |
A$19.39 (﷼50.00) |
+76.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
A$5.60 (﷼14.45) |
A$7.69 (﷼19.83) |
+37.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
A$4.11 (﷼10.60) |
A$1.30 (﷼3.36) |
-68.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
A$3.35 (﷼8.64) |
A$0.52 (﷼1.34) |
-84.5 % |
Markets | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
A$2.49 (﷼6.43) |
A$3.05 (﷼7.86) |
+22.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
A$3.52 (﷼9.07) |
A$1.88 (﷼4.85) |
-46.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
A$1.45 (﷼3.73) |
A$1.40 (﷼3.61) |
-3.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
A$7.22 (﷼18.61) |
A$4.19 (﷼10.81) |
-41.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
A$6.38 (﷼16.44) |
A$6.08 (﷼15.69) |
-4.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
A$5.95 (﷼15.35) |
A$5.39 (﷼13.89) |
-9.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
A$9.70 (﷼25.01) |
A$6.26 (﷼16.13) |
-35.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
A$2.38 (﷼6.13) |
A$1.33 (﷼3.43) |
-44.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
A$1.94 (﷼5.01) |
A$1.07 (﷼2.75) |
-45.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
A$2.06 (﷼5.30) |
A$1.01 (﷼2.60) |
-51.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
A$3.14 (﷼8.10) |
A$0.82 (﷼2.12) |
-73.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
A$1.80 (﷼4.64) |
A$0.62 (﷼1.61) |
-65.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
A$1.51 (﷼3.89) |
A$0.60 (﷼1.55) |
-60.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
A$3.46 (﷼8.92) |
A$1.83 (﷼4.73) |
-46.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
A$2.45 (﷼6.31) |
A$0.78 (﷼2.00) |
-68.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
A$20.00 (﷼51.57) |
A$15.51 (﷼40.00) |
-22.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
A$6.83 (﷼17.62) |
A$3.15 (﷼8.11) |
-54.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
A$7.32 (﷼18.88) |
A$4.50 (﷼11.62) |
-38.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
A$50.40 (﷼129.96) |
A$8.92 (﷼23.00) |
-82.3 % |
Transportation | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
A$4.50 (﷼11.60) |
A$0.78 (﷼2.00) |
-82.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
A$131.62 (﷼339.38) |
A$38.78 (﷼100.00) |
-70.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
A$5.00 (﷼12.89) |
A$3.10 (﷼8.00) |
-37.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
A$3.69 (﷼9.50) |
A$4.99 (﷼12.87) |
+35.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
A$56.52 (﷼145.74) |
A$16.48 (﷼42.50) |
-70.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
A$1.85 (﷼4.77) |
A$0.79 (﷼2.04) |
-57.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
A$40,000.00 (﷼103,141.81) |
A$38,781.56 (﷼100,000.00) |
-3.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
A$40,123.19 (﷼103,459.47) |
A$29,664.70 (﷼76,491.76) |
-26.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
A$284.02 (﷼732.36) |
A$143.54 (﷼370.13) |
-49.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
A$41.22 (﷼106.28) |
A$65.04 (﷼167.71) |
+57.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
A$82.34 (﷼212.31) |
A$124.09 (﷼319.97) |
+50.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
A$78.18 (﷼201.60) |
A$180.33 (﷼465.00) |
+130.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
A$26.86 (﷼69.25) |
A$30.34 (﷼78.24) |
+13.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
A$21.00 (﷼54.15) |
A$17.45 (﷼45.00) |
-16.9 % |
Childcare | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
A$3,048.25 (﷼7,860.04) |
A$1,132.00 (﷼2,918.92) |
-62.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
A$24,855.93 (﷼64,092.14) |
A$15,098.03 (﷼38,930.96) |
-39.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
A$111.77 (﷼288.21) |
A$81.16 (﷼209.26) |
-27.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
A$76.97 (﷼198.48) |
A$78.69 (﷼202.91) |
+2.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
A$160.04 (﷼412.67) |
A$141.11 (﷼363.85) |
-11.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
A$173.83 (﷼448.22) |
A$125.49 (﷼323.59) |
-27.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
A$2,183.81 (﷼5,631.06) |
A$2,362.26 (﷼6,091.20) |
+8.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
A$1,739.41 (﷼4,485.14) |
A$1,487.67 (﷼3,836.02) |
-14.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
A$3,432.26 (﷼8,850.24) |
A$4,354.38 (﷼11,227.96) |
+26.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
A$2,725.60 (﷼7,028.09) |
A$3,163.85 (﷼8,158.14) |
+16.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
A$984.13 (﷼2,537.63) |
A$589.51 (﷼1,520.08) |
-40.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
A$732.11 (﷼1,887.79) |
A$401.30 (﷼1,034.78) |
-45.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
A$5,750.68 (﷼14,828.38) |
A$5,800.90 (﷼14,957.87) |
+0.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.91 | 5.34 | -9.7 % |
| Last update: | 15 June 2026 | 15 June 2026 | |
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