Why Is Hajj So Expensive? A Detailed Look at the Realities Behind the Cost of the Pilgrimage
For many Muslims in Australia, the cost of Hajj has become one of the most daunting barriers to fulfilling one of the five pillars of Islam. Much like the rising costs of property ownership, Hajj is increasingly seen as out of reach for the average believer. For others, it requires parting with life savings to make the sacred journey to Makkah.
But why is Hajj so expensive? And has the recent transition to Saudi Arabia’s centralised Nusuk platform helped make it more accessible—or has it merely shifted the way costs are distributed?