- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Mackay, Australia compared to Aligarh, India
Currency:
Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Mackay (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$14 (₨726) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (₨472) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.50 (₨280) | ₨201 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.17 (₨59) | ₨49 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$4.07 (₨207) | ₨54 | + 287% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (₨343) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (₨427) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.99 (₨203) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.16 (₨161) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$1.80 (₨92) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$14 (₨730) | ₨445 | + 64% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.59 (₨183) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.08 (₨106) | - | - | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Mackay (Australia) is 42% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,897 (₨96,679) | ₨12,242 | + 690% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,398 (₨71,213) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$100 (₨5,096) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,204 (₨61,352) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,075 (₨54,779) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$129 (₨6,573) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$44 (₨2,220) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | AU$567 (₨28,873) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$209 (₨10,630) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (₨643) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (₨1,525) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Mackay (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$129 (₨6,573) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$63 (₨3,210) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$141 (₨7,199) | ₨650 | + 1008% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$140 (₨7,134) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Mackay (Australia) is in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.33 (₨68) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨576 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Mackay (Australia) is 43% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (₨559) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (₨764) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$75 (₨3,822) | ₨500 | + 664% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (₨340) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$8 (₨413) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (₨357) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.00 (₨153) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$2.83 (₨144) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (₨1,444) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Mackay (Australia) is 23% more expensive than in Aligarh (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (₨2,548) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (₨1,669) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$120 (₨6,115) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (₨764) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.38 (₨274) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.50 (₨280) | ₨145 | + 93% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 (₨4,077) | ₨1,000 | + 308% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$28 (₨1,427) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mackay (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Aligarh (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨45,127
(AU$886)
in Mackay
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨35,000
in Aligarh.
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