Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 222% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 158% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (Australia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| AU$18 (₨1,001) | ₨524 | 91% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| AU$12 (₨672) | ₨232 | 189% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| AU$5.27 (₨299) | ₨178 | 68% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| AU$1.48 (₨84) | ₨53 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| AU$5.06 (₨287) | ₨74 | 289% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| AU$4.83 (₨274) | ₨38 | 615% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| AU$6 (₨368) | ₨147 | 150% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| AU$4.57 (₨259) | ₨133 | 95% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| AU$3.19 (₨181) | ₨19 | 874% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| AU$5.70 (₨323) | ₨109 | 197% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| AU$17 (₨957) | ₨819 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| AU$2.80 (₨159) | ₨75 | 110% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| AU$2.67 (₨151) | ₨27 | 459% |
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 354% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Melbourne (Australia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$2,894 (₨164,116) | ₨21,065 | 679% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$2,147 (₨121,752) | ₨15,843 | 668% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| AU$238 (₨13,491) | ₨3,761 | 259% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$1,809 (₨102,587) | ₨28,261 | 263% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,422 (₨80,659) | ₨9,442 | 754% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| AU$159 (₨8,989) | ₨3,583 | 151% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| AU$46 (₨2,621) | ₨967 | 171% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| AU$354 (₨20,080) | ₨36,957 | 46% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$212 (₨12,002) | ₨11,203 | 7% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| AU$12 (₨670) | ₨332 | 102% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| AU$28 (₨1,568) | ₨148 | 958% |
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 73% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Melbourne (Australia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| AU$101 (₨5,705) | ₨2,276 | 151% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| AU$59 (₨3,357) | ₨2,500 | 34% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$129 (₨7,289) | ₨3,034 | 140% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| AU$131 (₨7,437) | ₨2,269 | 228% |
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 279% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Melbourne (Australia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| AU$27,303 (₨1,548,274) | ₨734,341 | 111% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| AU$1.38 (₨78) | ₨67 | 18% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| AU$160 (₨9,080) | ₨1,157 | 685% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| AU$21 (₨1,202) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 147% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Melbourne (Australia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$7 (₨409) | ₨174 | 136% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| AU$24 (₨1,362) | ₨500 | 172% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| AU$72 (₨4,066) | ₨500 | 713% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| AU$7 (₨389) | ₨250 | 56% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| AU$4.31 (₨245) | ₨152 | 60% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| AU$5.32 (₨301) | ₨189 | 60% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| AU$2.55 (₨144) | ₨106 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| AU$3.01 (₨171) | ₨73 | 135% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$36 (₨2,033) | ₨190 | 969% |
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 151% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Melbourne (Australia) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| AU$51 (₨2,903) | ₨1,199 | 142% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| AU$39 (₨2,229) | ₨451 | 394% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| AU$226 (₨12,839) | ₨1,423 | 802% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| AU$78 (₨4,404) | ₨1,473 | 199% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| AU$16 (₨889) | ₨525 | 69% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$4.40 (₨250) | ₨164 | 52% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| AU$10 (₨564) | ₨177 | 218% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| AU$634 (₨35,944) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| AU$0.25 (₨14) | ₨2.83 | 392% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| AU$72 (₨4,056) | ₨2,533 | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| AU$33 (₨1,899) | ₨187 | 917% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨212,441 (AU$3,746) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨66,000 in Ghaziabad.