Cost of living in Ahmedabad, India vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ahmedabad (India) is 60% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨297 (AU$5.21) | AU$18 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨265 (AU$4.65) | AU$12 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨283 (AU$4.96) | AU$5.27 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (AU$0.88) | AU$1.48 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 (AU$1.40) | AU$5.06 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (AU$0.61) | AU$4.83 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (AU$3.53) | AU$6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨126 (AU$2.20) | AU$4.57 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨33 (AU$0.57) | AU$3.19 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨146 (AU$2.56) | AU$5.70 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨705 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (AU$1.43) | AU$2.80 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (AU$0.66) | AU$2.67 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Ahmedabad (India) is 81% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨23,706 (AU$416) | AU$2,894 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,475 (AU$254) | AU$2,147 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,786 (AU$84) | AU$238 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,205 (AU$302) | AU$1,809 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,744 (AU$329) | AU$1,422 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,090 (AU$54) | AU$159 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨425 (AU$7) | AU$46 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨33,184 (AU$583) | AU$354 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,799 (AU$119) | AU$212 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨350 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨258 (AU$4.52) | AU$28 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Ahmedabad (India) is 43% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,715 (AU$30) | AU$101 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,635 (AU$46) | AU$59 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,456 (AU$43) | AU$129 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,719 (AU$48) | AU$131 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Ahmedabad (India) is 76% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨791,851 (AU$13,900) | AU$27,303 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (AU$1.30) | AU$1.38 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,082 (AU$19) | AU$160 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨222 (AU$3.90) | AU$21 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Ahmedabad (India) is 61% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨91 (AU$1.61) | AU$7 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨345 (AU$6) | AU$24 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨906 (AU$16) | AU$72 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨409 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨152 (AU$2.66) | AU$4.31 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨209 (AU$3.67) | AU$5.32 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨89 (AU$1.57) | AU$2.55 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (AU$1.21) | AU$3.01 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨175 (AU$3.07) | AU$36 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Ahmedabad (India) is 52% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨897 (AU$16) | AU$51 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨413 (AU$7) | AU$39 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,511 (AU$44) | AU$226 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,734 (AU$30) | AU$78 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨554 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨166 (AU$2.91) | AU$4.40 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨232 (AU$4.08) | AU$10 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,999 (AU$755) | AU$634 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨17 (AU$0.29) | AU$0.25 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,327 (AU$23) | AU$72 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨308 (AU$5.40) | AU$33 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ahmedabad (India) is 69% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,900 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$2,727 (₨155,341) in Ahmedabad.
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