Cost of living in Bhilai, India vs Gold Coast, Australia
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Bhilai (India) is 66% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨274 (AU$5.63) | AU$21 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨211 (AU$4.34) | AU$13 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨87 (AU$1.78) | AU$5.53 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨44 (AU$0.90) | AU$1.10 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨58 (AU$1.19) | AU$5.54 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (AU$0.83) | AU$4.22 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨205 (AU$4.20) | AU$4.94 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨100 (AU$2.06) | AU$3.83 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (AU$0.51) | AU$3.33 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (AU$2.05) | AU$6 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨933 (AU$19) | AU$16 | + 19% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨62 (AU$1.27) | AU$3.27 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (AU$0.51) | AU$1.95 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Bhilai (India) is 64% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,248 (AU$313) | AU$2,606 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | AU$2,011 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,000 (AU$41) | AU$159 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,000 (AU$246) | AU$1,702 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | AU$1,443 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,000 (AU$21) | AU$117 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨833 (AU$17) | AU$66 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨33,600 (AU$689) | AU$642 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,066 (AU$268) | AU$172 | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨181 (AU$3.72) | AU$15 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$33 | - | |
Clothes | - 77% | |||
Clothes in Bhilai (India) is 77% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,290 (AU$26) | AU$112 | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨720 (AU$15) | AU$76 | - 81% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,467 (AU$51) | AU$144 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,000 (AU$41) | AU$147 | - 72% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Bhilai (India) is about the same as in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$29,293 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (AU$1.60) | AU$1.48 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$127 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$30 | - | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Bhilai (India) is 28% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨210 (AU$4.31) | AU$7 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$64 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$10 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$5.32 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨108 (AU$2.21) | AU$5.40 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨27 (AU$0.56) | AU$3.60 | - 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨35 (AU$0.71) | AU$4.34 | - 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | AU$27 | - | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Bhilai (India) is 50% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨558 (AU$11) | AU$51 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨303 (AU$6) | AU$39 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$177 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨955 (AU$20) | AU$109 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$17 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | AU$5.00 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨568 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 71% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$631 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.49 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨720 (AU$15) | AU$70 | - 79% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (AU$4.10) | AU$30 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on December 12, 2019.
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Cost of living in Bhilai (India) is 51% cheaper than in Gold Coast (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,700 in Gold Coast you would need to make just about AU$3,789 (₨184,706) in Bhilai.
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