- Cost of Living
- Australia
- India
- Adelaide
- Delhi
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Adelaide (Australia) and Delhi (India)
| Food | 231% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Adelaide (Australia) is 231% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | AU$15.67 (₨875) | ₨265 | 230% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$8.23 (₨459) | ₨179 | 156% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | AU$5.39 (₨301) | ₨109 | 175% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.81 (₨101) | ₨40 | 155% |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.20 (₨234) | ₨54 | 335% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.57 (₨311) | ₨27 | 1061% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.93 (₨331) | ₨122 | 172% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.63 (₨203) | ₨106 | 92% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.66 (₨260) | ₨35 | 641% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | AU$3.71 (₨207) | ₨81 | 154% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (₨1,005) | ₨674 | 49% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.42 (₨191) | ₨63 | 204% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2 (₨112) | ₨22 | 397% |
| Housing | 204% | ||
| Housing in Adelaide (Australia) is 204% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | AU$1,577 (₨88,044) | ₨27,550 | 220% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$167 (₨9,332) | ₨3,324 | 181% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | AU$42 (₨2,357) | ₨1,416 | 66% |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$762 (₨42,522) | ₨40,308 | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | AU$158 (₨8,840) | ₨6,766 | 31% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$8.78 (₨490) | ₨209 | 134% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$24 (₨1,316) | ₨91 | 1343% |
| Clothes | 95% | ||
| Clothes in Adelaide (Australia) is 95% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | AU$91 (₨5,104) | ₨2,254 | 126% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | AU$69 (₨3,860) | ₨2,355 | 64% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | AU$131 (₨7,338) | ₨2,875 | 155% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | AU$120 (₨6,700) | ₨2,229 | 201% |
| Transportation | 197% | ||
| Transportation in Adelaide (Australia) is 197% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,713 (₨1,658,882) | ₨869,444 | 91% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (₨82) | ₨69 | 19% |
| monthly ticket public transport | AU$87 (₨4,881) | ₨862 | 467% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (₨1,148) | ₨171 | 571% |
| Personal Care | 137% | ||
| Personal Care in Adelaide (Australia) is 137% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | AU$8.23 (₨459) | ₨148 | 211% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7.14 (₨399) | ₨174 | 129% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.41 (₨246) | ₨131 | 88% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.99 (₨335) | ₨185 | 81% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.29 (₨183) | ₨114 | 61% |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.28 (₨239) | ₨52 | 357% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$19.75 (₨1,103) | ₨224 | 392% |
| Entertainment | 195% | ||
| Entertainment in Adelaide (Australia) is 195% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$48 (₨2,655) | ₨1,226 | 117% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (₨1,988) | ₨433 | 360% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$186 (₨10,368) | ₨780 | 1229% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | AU$102 (₨5,703) | ₨2,654 | 115% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15.29 (₨853) | ₨428 | 99% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.06 (₨226) | ₨109 | 107% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | AU$6.56 (₨366) | ₨206 | 78% |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$162 (₨9,060) | ₨7,993 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.89 (₨49) | ₨1 | 4845% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | AU$56 (₨3,150) | ₨1,824 | 73% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | AU$16.00 (₨893) | ₨112 | 695% |
| TOTAL | 196% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,241 prices entered by 555 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Adelaide (Australia) is 196% more expensive than in Delhi (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨277,257
(AU$4,966)
in Adelaide
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Delhi.