Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 157% | |||
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Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 157% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (₨993) | ₨524 | + 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (₨666) | ₨232 | + 187% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 (₨297) | ₨178 | + 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.46 (₨82) | ₨53 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (₨285) | ₨74 | + 286% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 (₨272) | ₨38 | + 610% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (₨370) | ₨147 | + 152% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 (₨257) | ₨133 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.20 (₨180) | ₨19 | + 869% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (₨320) | ₨109 | + 195% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (₨950) | ₨819 | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.82 (₨158) | ₨75 | + 110% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (₨150) | ₨27 | + 454% | |
Housing | + 351% | |||
Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 351% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,894 (₨162,803) | ₨21,065 | + 673% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (₨120,778) | ₨15,843 | + 662% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (₨13,383) | ₨3,761 | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 (₨101,766) | ₨28,261 | + 260% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 (₨80,014) | ₨9,442 | + 747% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 (₨8,917) | ₨3,583 | + 149% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (₨2,600) | ₨967 | + 169% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$354 (₨19,920) | ₨36,957 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (₨11,906) | ₨11,203 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (₨665) | ₨332 | + 100% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (₨1,555) | ₨148 | + 950% | |
Clothes | + 72% | |||
Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (₨5,659) | ₨2,276 | + 149% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (₨3,330) | ₨2,500 | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (₨7,230) | ₨3,034 | + 138% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (₨7,377) | ₨2,269 | + 225% | |
Transportation | + 277% | |||
Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 277% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (₨1,535,888) | ₨734,341 | + 109% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (₨78) | ₨67 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (₨9,007) | ₨1,157 | + 679% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (₨1,193) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 146% | |||
Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 146% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (₨406) | ₨174 | + 134% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (₨1,351) | ₨500 | + 170% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (₨4,033) | ₨500 | + 707% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (₨386) | ₨250 | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.47 (₨252) | ₨152 | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (₨299) | ₨189 | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 (₨143) | ₨106 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (₨169) | ₨73 | + 133% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (₨2,017) | ₨190 | + 961% | |
Entertainment | + 150% | |||
Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 150% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (₨2,880) | ₨1,199 | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (₨2,211) | ₨451 | + 390% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (₨12,736) | ₨1,423 | + 795% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (₨4,369) | ₨1,473 | + 197% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (₨881) | ₨525 | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.40 (₨248) | ₨164 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (₨560) | ₨177 | + 216% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (₨35,657) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (₨14) | ₨2.83 | + 388% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (₨4,023) | ₨2,533 | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (₨1,884) | ₨187 | + 909% | |
TOTAL | + 220% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨201,495 (AU$3,582) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨63,000 in Ghaziabad.
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