The alcohol excise in Australia has increased recently, leading to higher prices for beer. With repeated tax hikes aligned with inflation occurring every February and August, industry representatives are raising concerns that the rising cost is making it difficult for the average Australian to afford a pint.

Despite these increases, recent research from Finder reveals that Australia, represented by Sydney, does not rank among the top ten countries for beer prices globally. In fact, a pint of beer in Sydney averages $11, placing Australia at 21st overall.

Below are the ten most expensive countries for beer:

1. Doha, Qatar: $19.00 per pint
2. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: $18.15 per pint
3. Reykjavik, Iceland: $15.47 per pint
4. Muscat, Oman: $15.25 per pint
5. Manama, Bahrain: $14.91 per pint
6. Oslo, Norway: $14.75 per pint
7. New York City, USA: $13.83 per pint
8. Beirut, Lebanon: $13.48 per pint
9. Zurich, Switzerland: $13.02 per pint
10. Singapore, Singapore: $12.78 per pint

While beer prices are indeed on the rise in Australia, they are still lower compared to some major cities across the globe.