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Doha vs Brisbane

Doha runs about 8% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 219 USD a month.

View from the Multi Purpose Hall (Amphitheatre) of Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar
Doha
$2,777/month · Qatar
Zairon · CC BY 4.0
Brisbane CBD seen from Mount Coot-tha Lookout, 2025
Brisbane
$2,996/month · Australia
Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0
Doha monthly
$2,777
Index 44 (NYC = 100)
Brisbane monthly
$2,996
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+8%
Brisbane relative to Doha
Rent gap
$0
Brisbane costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

DohaBrisbane
  • Housing
    Housing: Doha $1,600, Brisbane $1,600. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Food
    Food: Doha $568, Brisbane $783. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Transport
    Transport: Doha $47, Brisbane $174. Cheaper in Doha.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Doha $249, Brisbane $159. Cheaper in Brisbane.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Doha $39, Brisbane $26. Cheaper in Brisbane.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Doha $187, Brisbane $151. Cheaper in Brisbane.
  • Other
    Other: Doha $87, Brisbane $103. Cheaper in Doha.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricDohaBrisbane
Cost
Total monthly cost2,777 USD✓2,996 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)44✓47
Housing1,600 USD1,600 USD
Utilities249 USD159 USD✓
Food568 USD✓783 USD
Transport47 USD✓174 USD
Healthcare39 USD26 USD✓
Lifestyle187 USD151 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr8,333 USD✓6,176 USD
Effective tax + social rate0.0%✓25.9%
Left over each month5,556 USD✓3,180 USD
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓3,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,600 USD1,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,200 USD2,900 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre3,600 USD✓7,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety92/100✓78/100
Healthcare78/10084/100✓
Air quality44/10088/100✓
Public transport60/10060/100
Walkability40/10064/100✓
English proficiency80/100100/100✓
Nightlife50/10072/100✓
Family friendliness76/10084/100✓
Median broadband250 Mbps✓95 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature28°C21°C✓
Summer high42°C29°C✓
Winter low14°C✓10°C
Sunshine hours per year3,400 h✓2,900 h
Annual rainfall75 mm✓1000 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access20 min✓40 min
CurrencyQARAUD
Time zoneAsia/QatarAustralia/Brisbane

Doha runs about 8% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 219 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Doha or Brisbane cheaper?

Doha runs about 8% cheaper than Brisbane for this household, a difference of 219 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Brisbane compared with Doha?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $8,333 a month in Doha and $6,176 in Brisbane, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Doha or Brisbane?

Doha scores 92/100 on safety and 78/100 on healthcare; Brisbane scores 78 and 84. Doha averages 28°C against 21°C in Brisbane.