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

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 133.9% more expensive than Western Sahara without rent, and 266.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 108.4% more expensive than Western Sahara without rent, and 220.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.40 A$23.45
$3.82 MAD 35.63
329.32%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$78.2 A$112
$28.69 MAD 267
172.43%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.52 A$13.62
$4.77 MAD 44.48
99.58%
Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.11
$1.67 MAD 15.60
113.77%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.55 A$3.64
$0.48 MAD 4.50
431.25%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.21 A$3.16
$0.32 MAD 2.94
590.63%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.41 A$9.16
$3.52 MAD 32.79
82.10%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.22 A$10.32
$4.72 MAD 44.02
52.97%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 A$2.23
$0.84 MAD 7.80
85.71%
White Bread (500g)
$2.48 A$3.55
$0.61 MAD 5.67
306.56%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.00 A$2.86
$1.81 MAD 16.87
10.50%
Eggs
$4.28 A$6.12
$1.35 MAD 12.59
217.04%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.60 A$12.30
$11.38 MAD 106
-24.43%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.56 A$12.24
$3.48 MAD 32.46
145.98%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.71 A$19.60
$9.33 MAD 87.0
46.95%
Apples (1kg)
$3.22 A$4.61
$1.52 MAD 14.13
111.84%
Banana (1kg)
$2.72 A$3.89
$1.17 MAD 10.94
132.48%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.94 A$4.20
$0.70 MAD 6.55
320.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.28 A$6.12
$0.56 MAD 5.23
664.29%
Potato (1kg)
$2.51 A$3.58
$0.48 MAD 4.49
422.92%
Onion (1kg)
$2.11 A$3.02
$0.37 MAD 3.41
470.27%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.21 A$3.17
$0.89 MAD 8.33
148.31%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.53 A$2.19
$0.61 MAD 5.64
150.82%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.35 A$44.83
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Wine (Bottle)
$14.09 A$20.15
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.43 A$6.33
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.07 A$7.25
$3.56 MAD 33.17
42.42%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.90 A$4.15
$0.61 MAD 5.67
375.41%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$97.6 A$140
$11.64 MAD 109
738.75%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.55 A$5.08
$0.71 MAD 6.60
400.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.84 A$2.64
$0.69 MAD 6.44
166.67%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.44 A$53.5
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.15 A$1.64
$1.28 MAD 11.92
-10.16%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.2K A$41.8K
$39.8K MAD 370.6K
-26.50%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.0K A$32.8K
$27.0K MAD 251.6K
-14.99%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$257
$32.94 MAD 307
445.81%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$25.91 A$37.05
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.5 A$75.0
$22.12 MAD 206
137.16%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$48.04 A$68.7
$23.29 MAD 217
106.27%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.66 A$23.82
$35.30 MAD 329
-52.80%
Cinema Ticket
$13.87 A$19.84
$3.38 MAD 31.54
310.36%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,559 A$2,230
$289 MAD 2,694
439.38%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.5K A$17.9K
$3,519 MAD 32.8K
255.66%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$70.2 A$100
$34.75 MAD 324
101.99%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.4 A$73.5
$56.9 MAD 531
-9.68%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$144
$75.1 MAD 700
34.13%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 A$160
$81.9 MAD 763
36.54%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,361 A$1,946
$350 MAD 3,260
288.99%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,083 A$1,549
$176 MAD 1,637
516.87%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,332 A$3,334
$693 MAD 6,461
236.34%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,718 A$2,456
$290 MAD 2,705
491.91%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$7,612 A$10.9K
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,588 A$7,990
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Western Sahara
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,928 A$5,617
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
0
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Last update for Australia: March 3, 2026

Last update for Western Sahara: March 2, 2026

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