- Cost of Living
- Australia
- India
- Brisbane
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Brisbane (Australia) and Ahmedabad (India)
| Food | 181% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brisbane (Australia) is 181% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | AU$16.19 (₨884) | ₨314 | 181% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$8.32 (₨454) | ₨236 | 93% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | AU$6.18 (₨337) | ₨104 | 223% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.59 (₨87) | ₨45 | 93% |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.73 (₨259) | ₨60 | 331% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.72 (₨258) | ₨23 | 1007% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.75 (₨314) | ₨199 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.74 (₨204) | ₨122 | 68% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.19 (₨229) | ₨34 | 565% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | AU$3.96 (₨216) | ₨117 | 85% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17.69 (₨966) | ₨888 | 9% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.24 (₨177) | ₨58 | 205% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.44 (₨133) | ₨24 | 465% |
| Housing | 352% | ||
| Housing in Brisbane (Australia) is 352% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | AU$1,603 (₨87,500) | ₨13,857 | 531% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$141 (₨7,709) | ₨2,688 | 187% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | AU$49 (₨2,655) | ₨707 | 275% |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$773 (₨42,177) | ₨43,333 | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | AU$213 (₨11,647) | ₨13,556 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$7.43 (₨405) | ₨327 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$26 (₨1,427) | ₨294 | 385% |
| Clothes | 179% | ||
| Clothes in Brisbane (Australia) is 179% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | AU$102 (₨5,557) | ₨1,600 | 247% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | AU$67 (₨3,676) | ₨1,483 | 148% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | AU$139 (₨7,583) | ₨2,529 | 200% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | AU$123 (₨6,739) | ₨2,143 | 215% |
| Transportation | 221% | ||
| Transportation in Brisbane (Australia) is 221% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$35,769 (₨1,952,881) | ₨1,337,500 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.48 (₨81) | ₨71 | 13% |
| monthly ticket public transport | AU$144 (₨7,852) | ₨1,117 | 603% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | AU$24 (₨1,312) | ₨182 | 622% |
| Personal Care | 77% | ||
| Personal Care in Brisbane (Australia) is 77% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | AU$11.44 (₨624) | ₨195 | 220% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6.72 (₨367) | ₨177 | 108% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.64 (₨253) | ₨166 | 53% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.86 (₨320) | ₨227 | 41% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.46 (₨189) | ₨254 | 26% |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.09 (₨223) | ₨72 | 209% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (₨1,483) | ₨306 | 385% |
| Entertainment | 238% | ||
| Entertainment in Brisbane (Australia) is 238% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (₨2,810) | ₨530 | 430% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$29 (₨1,608) | ₨328 | 391% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$192 (₨10,474) | ₨643 | 1529% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | AU$114 (₨6,210) | ₨1,750 | 255% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16.76 (₨915) | ₨219 | 319% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.06 (₨222) | ₨170 | 30% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | AU$6.29 (₨344) | ₨149 | 130% |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$156 (₨8,525) | ₨10,359 | 18% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.81 (₨44) | ₨1.17 | 3680% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | AU$74 (₨4,048) | ₨2,743 | 48% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | AU$17.87 (₨976) | ₨119 | 723% |
| TOTAL | 225% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,132 prices entered by 359 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Brisbane (Australia) is 225% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨304,400
(AU$5,575)
in Brisbane
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Ahmedabad.