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Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia compared to Akola, India
Currency:
Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 63% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$9 (₨462) | ₨500 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$5.57 (₨283) | ₨375 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (₨310) | ₨200 | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.62 (₨83) | ₨44 | + 89% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$6 (₨315) | ₨50 | + 530% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.93 (₨250) | ₨33 | + 651% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.06 (₨155) | ₨90 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.18 (₨212) | ₨99 | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.22 (₨164) | ₨43 | + 278% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$1.29 (₨65) | ₨165 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (₨920) | ₨300 | + 207% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.24 (₨165) | ₨143 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.89 (₨96) | ₨38 | + 155% | |
Housing | + 199% | |||
Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 199% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,244 (₨63,201) | ₨25,413 | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,019 (₨102,615) | ₨17,667 | + 481% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$385 (₨19,586) | ₨6,525 | + 200% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,019 (₨102,615) | ₨15,137 | + 578% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,506 (₨76,534) | ₨10,000 | + 665% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$223 (₨11,317) | ₨10,000 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$35 (₨1,793) | ₨1,000 | + 79% | |
40” flat screen TV | AU$597 (₨30,340) | ₨25,500 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$148 (₨7,533) | ₨6,000 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (₨670) | ₨150 | + 346% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (₨1,498) | ₨900 | + 66% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 37% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$109 (₨5,559) | ₨2,000 | + 178% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$66 (₨3,357) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (₨7,332) | ₨4,000 | + 83% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$148 (₨7,529) | ₨4,000 | + 88% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 3% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,729 (₨1,358,172) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.12 (₨57) | ₨73 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$61 (₨3,110) | ₨2,750 | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (₨1,110) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 153% | |||
Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 153% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (₨582) | ₨400 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (₨729) | ₨200 | + 265% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$62 (₨3,163) | ₨500 | + 533% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (₨358) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.10 (₨259) | ₨80 | + 224% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.52 (₨281) | ₨160 | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.21 (₨163) | ₨60 | + 172% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.70 (₨188) | ₨20 | + 840% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (₨1,363) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 62% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$58 (₨2,939) | ₨385 | + 663% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (₨1,941) | ₨293 | + 564% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$295 (₨15,011) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$49 (₨2,503) | ₨500 | + 401% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (₨916) | ₨245 | + 274% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.25 (₨216) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.95 (₨302) | ₨1,000 | - 70% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$672 (₨34,169) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.46 (₨23) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$76 (₨3,841) | ₨1,000 | + 284% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$10 (₨491) | ₨120 | + 309% | |
TOTAL | + 72% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨128,873
(AU$2,536)
in Melbourne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨75,000
in Akola.
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