Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Qatar 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Qatar is 25.4% lower than in Australia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Qatar is 10.7% lower than in Australia | |
| Rent Prices in Qatar are 26.7% higher than in Australia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Qatar are 20.4% lower than in Australia | |
| Groceries Prices in Qatar are 44.9% lower than in Australia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Qatar is 13.3% higher than in Australia | |
Restaurants | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 A$ (59.99 QR) |
12.50 A$ (30.00 QR) |
-50.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
120.00 A$ (287.96 QR) |
83.34 A$ (200.00 QR) |
-30.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 A$ (36.00 QR) |
11.25 A$ (27.00 QR) |
-25.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.00 A$ (24.00 QR) |
17.71 A$ (42.50 QR) |
+77.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.00 A$ (26.40 QR) |
18.75 A$ (45.00 QR) |
+70.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.50 A$ (13.20 QR) |
7.60 A$ (18.25 QR) |
+38.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.06 A$ (9.75 QR) |
1.36 A$ (3.27 QR) |
-66.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.34 A$ (8.02 QR) |
0.47 A$ (1.13 QR) |
-85.9 % |
Markets | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
2.46 A$ (5.90 QR) |
3.24 A$ (7.77 QR) |
+31.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.50 A$ (8.41 QR) |
2.04 A$ (4.89 QR) |
-41.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.42 A$ (3.40 QR) |
1.55 A$ (3.71 QR) |
+9.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
7.01 A$ (16.82 QR) |
3.98 A$ (9.56 QR) |
-43.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.28 A$ (15.06 QR) |
7.22 A$ (17.33 QR) |
+15.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
5.88 A$ (14.11 QR) |
5.26 A$ (12.63 QR) |
-10.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.59 A$ (23.02 QR) |
7.15 A$ (17.15 QR) |
-25.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.25 A$ (5.41 QR) |
1.43 A$ (3.44 QR) |
-36.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.93 A$ (4.63 QR) |
1.10 A$ (2.64 QR) |
-43.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.06 A$ (4.94 QR) |
1.15 A$ (2.77 QR) |
-44.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.13 A$ (7.52 QR) |
0.99 A$ (2.37 QR) |
-68.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.76 A$ (4.23 QR) |
0.72 A$ (1.72 QR) |
-59.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.51 A$ (3.63 QR) |
0.75 A$ (1.81 QR) |
-50.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.50 A$ (8.39 QR) |
2.20 A$ (5.28 QR) |
-37.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.40 A$ (5.75 QR) |
0.78 A$ (1.86 QR) |
-67.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
20.00 A$ (47.99 QR) |
13.60 A$ (32.62 QR) |
-32.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
6.87 A$ (16.49 QR) |
3.00 A$ (7.19 QR) |
-56.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.46 A$ (17.89 QR) |
4.86 A$ (11.67 QR) |
-34.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
50.00 A$ (119.98 QR) |
9.58 A$ (23.00 QR) |
-80.8 % |
Transportation | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.53 A$ (10.86 QR) |
0.83 A$ (2.00 QR) |
-81.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
140.00 A$ (335.95 QR) |
50.01 A$ (120.00 QR) |
-64.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.28 A$ (12.66 QR) |
3.33 A$ (8.00 QR) |
-36.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 A$ (9.65 QR) |
5.37 A$ (12.87 QR) |
+33.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
58.00 A$ (139.18 QR) |
20.84 A$ (50.00 QR) |
-64.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.79 A$ (4.29 QR) |
0.86 A$ (2.07 QR) |
-51.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
42,372.00 A$ (101,678.76 QR) |
42,485.03 A$ (101,950.00 QR) |
+0.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
35,391.56 A$ (84,928.02 QR) |
31,519.43 A$ (75,636.19 QR) |
-10.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
273.01 A$ (655.14 QR) |
141.39 A$ (339.30 QR) |
-48.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
41.12 A$ (98.67 QR) |
64.83 A$ (155.58 QR) |
+57.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
82.25 A$ (197.37 QR) |
129.86 A$ (311.61 QR) |
+57.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
72.07 A$ (172.95 QR) |
181.54 A$ (435.63 QR) |
+151.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
26.60 A$ (63.83 QR) |
40.76 A$ (97.80 QR) |
+53.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
20.00 A$ (47.99 QR) |
18.75 A$ (45.00 QR) |
-6.2 % |
Childcare | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,575.59 A$ (6,180.56 QR) |
1,255.08 A$ (3,011.78 QR) |
-51.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
19,809.99 A$ (47,537.40 QR) |
17,561.53 A$ (42,141.85 QR) |
-11.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
108.53 A$ (260.43 QR) |
93.57 A$ (224.54 QR) |
-13.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
76.91 A$ (184.55 QR) |
82.10 A$ (197.00 QR) |
+6.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
156.18 A$ (374.79 QR) |
153.23 A$ (367.70 QR) |
-1.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
168.66 A$ (404.73 QR) |
133.82 A$ (321.11 QR) |
-20.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,140.56 A$ (5,136.64 QR) |
2,540.64 A$ (6,096.70 QR) |
+18.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,662.53 A$ (3,989.51 QR) |
1,753.84 A$ (4,208.64 QR) |
+5.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,547.38 A$ (8,512.53 QR) |
4,825.93 A$ (11,580.65 QR) |
+36.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,696.74 A$ (6,471.29 QR) |
3,609.37 A$ (8,661.29 QR) |
+33.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
981.04 A$ (2,354.18 QR) |
763.57 A$ (1,832.32 QR) |
-22.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
728.20 A$ (1,747.44 QR) |
582.55 A$ (1,397.94 QR) |
-20.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Australia Edit |
Qatar Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,477.55 A$ (13,144.31 QR) |
5,538.02 A$ (13,289.41 QR) |
+1.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.08 | 5.81 | -4.3 % |
| Last update: | 2 December 2025 | 1 December 2025 | |
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