Qatari Rial
QAR
The money
Until 1966, Qatar used the Indian rupee as its currency, in the form of Gulf rupees. When India devalued the rupee in 1966, Qatar, along with other states using the Gulf rupee, chose to introduce its own currency.
- Currency
- Qatari Rial
- Code
- QAR
- Symbol
- ر.ق
- One Australian dollar
- 2.4186 QAR
Bank notes
- 1 riyal
- 5 riyals
- 10 riyals
- 50 riyals
- 100 riyals
- 500 riyals
Coins
- 1 dirham
- 5 dirhams
- 10 dirhams
- 25 dirhams
- 50 dirhams
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in Qatar
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Riyals | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 180 | A$74.42 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 4.25 | A$1.76 |
| Bottle of water | 1 | A$0.41 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 2.4186 QAR, our online rate as at 7 Sep 2026, 14:27. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in QAR, using the same rate as the figures above.