- Cost of Living
- India
- Australia
- Meerut
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Meerut, India compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Meerut (India) is 21% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨411 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨277 (AU$5.48) | AU$9 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨157 (AU$3.10) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (AU$1.06) | AU$1.50 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨91 (AU$1.80) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (AU$0.62) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨165 (AU$3.27) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨82 (AU$1.62) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (AU$0.49) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨115 (AU$2.27) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨700 (AU$14) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (AU$1.63) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (AU$0.43) | - | - | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Meerut (India) is 73% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,364 (AU$343) | AU$1,271 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,785 (AU$213) | AU$2,559 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,333 (AU$105) | AU$645 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨7,093 (AU$140) | AU$1,290 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨6,824 (AU$135) | AU$860 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,960 (AU$78) | AU$215 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,168 (AU$23) | AU$55 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨23,333 (AU$461) | AU$668 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,333 (AU$204) | AU$100 | + 104% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨600 (AU$12) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨550 (AU$11) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Meerut (India) is 22% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,442 (AU$48) | AU$100 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,333 (AU$46) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,776 (AU$75) | AU$90 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,743 (AU$54) | AU$150 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Meerut (India) is 0% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (AU$1.28) | AU$1.31 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$20 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Meerut (India) is 14% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨117 (AU$2.31) | AU$15 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (AU$3.95) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨400 (AU$8) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨1,000 (AU$20) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨231 (AU$4.57) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨175 (AU$3.46) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 (AU$2.97) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨40 (AU$0.79) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨110 (AU$2.17) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Meerut (India) is 40% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨884 (AU$17) | AU$47 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨418 (AU$8) | AU$33 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨545 (AU$11) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨957 (AU$19) | AU$100 | - 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨771 (AU$15) | AU$16 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨50 (AU$0.99) | AU$5.00 | - 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨293 (AU$5.79) | AU$4.00 | + 45% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,942 (AU$58) | AU$52 | + 12% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨136 (AU$2.68) | AU$20 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on February 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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AUD
/
INR
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Cost of living in Meerut (India) is 39% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,900
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,372
(₨119,956)
in Meerut.
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