Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Western Sahara Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Western Sahara

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 139.2% more expensive than Western Sahara without rent, and 276.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 118.2% more expensive than Western Sahara without rent, and 213.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.97 A$24.47
$3.84 MAD 34.91
315.89%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.2 A$118
$29.19 MAD 265
164.30%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.66 A$14.8
$4.59 MAD 41.77
110.46%
Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.48
$1.63 MAD 14.82
119.02%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 A$4.04
$0.52 MAD 4.74
407.69%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 A$3.41
$0.31 MAD 2.85
616.13%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.57 A$10.06
$3.38 MAD 30.75
94.38%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.98 A$10.7
$4.76 MAD 43.32
46.64%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.5 A$2.3
$0.78 MAD 7.06
92.31%
White Bread (500g)
$2.42 A$3.7
$0.61 MAD 5.51
296.72%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.02 A$3.1
$1.89 MAD 17.22
6.88%
Eggs
$4.38 A$6.71
$1.42 MAD 12.91
208.45%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.86 A$13.58
$11.52 MAD 105
-23.09%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.26 A$12.66
$3.38 MAD 30.75
144.38%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.14 A$21.66
$9.14 MAD 83.1
54.70%
Apples (1kg)
$3.24 A$4.96
$1.54 MAD 14.04
110.39%
Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.11
$1.18 MAD 10.75
127.12%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.86 A$4.39
$0.71 MAD 6.45
302.82%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.25 A$6.5
$0.61 MAD 5.51
596.72%
Potato (1kg)
$2.55 A$3.91
$0.48 MAD 4.38
431.25%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 A$3.35
$0.34 MAD 3.05
544.12%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 A$3.43
$0.89 MAD 8.05
151.69%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 A$2.41
$0.6 MAD 5.48
161.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.36 A$48.04
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Wine (Bottle)
$13.32 A$20.41
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.61 A$7.06
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.97 A$7.61
$3.46 MAD 31.46
43.64%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.97 A$4.54
$0.61 MAD 5.53
386.89%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$98 A$150
$11.5 MAD 105
752.52%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.62 A$5.55
$0.71 MAD 6.42
409.86%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.82 A$2.79
$0.65 MAD 5.93
180.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.78 A$57.9
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 A$1.84
$1.23 MAD 11.18
-2.44%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$44.6K
$40.2K MAD 365.8K
-27.64%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$34.5K
$26.8K MAD 243.3K
-15.78%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$276
$32.67 MAD 297
451.24%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.23 A$40.19
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.8 A$80.9
$22.23 MAD 202
137.65%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.77 A$71.7
$22.84 MAD 208
104.77%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.37 A$25.08
$34.92 MAD 318
-53.12%
Cinema Ticket
$13.82 A$21.18
$3.39 MAD 30.87
307.67%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,599 A$2,450
$285 MAD 2,591
461.14%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K A$18.8K
$3,524 MAD 32K
248.48%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.7 A$110
$34.45 MAD 313
108.01%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.5 A$78.8
$57 MAD 518
-9.67%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$155
$75.1 MAD 683
34.52%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 A$168
$79.9 MAD 727
37.37%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,395 A$2,137
$342 MAD 3,111
307.62%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,106 A$1,694
$177 MAD 1,605
526.24%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,271 A$3,480
$693 MAD 6,304
227.67%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 A$2,719
$290 MAD 2,637
512.08%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,985 A$10.7K
$647 MAD 5,887
979.00%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,106 A$7,823
$537 MAD 4,884
850.85%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,626 A$5,555
$231 MAD 2,105
1466.58%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
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Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Western Sahara: October 29, 2025

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