Cost of living in Bijapur, India vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Bijapur (India) is 64% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨250 (AU$4.35) | AU$18 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (AU$5.05) | AU$12 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨100 (AU$1.74) | AU$5.27 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (AU$0.87) | AU$1.48 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨60 (AU$1.04) | AU$5.06 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | AU$4.83 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (AU$3.48) | AU$6 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨80 (AU$1.39) | AU$4.57 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (AU$0.35) | AU$3.19 | - 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (AU$1.74) | AU$5.70 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨300 (AU$5.22) | AU$17 | - 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (AU$1.57) | AU$2.80 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨60 (AU$1.04) | AU$2.67 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Bijapur (India) is 24% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | AU$2,894 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | AU$2,147 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | AU$238 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | AU$1,809 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | AU$1,422 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | AU$159 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨400 (AU$7) | AU$46 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,000 (AU$1,045) | AU$354 | + 195% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,000 (AU$52) | AU$212 | - 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (AU$4.35) | AU$12 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨100 (AU$1.74) | AU$28 | - 94% | |
Clothes | - 73% | |||
Clothes in Bijapur (India) is 73% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨800 (AU$14) | AU$101 | - 86% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,000 (AU$17) | AU$59 | - 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,000 (AU$52) | AU$129 | - 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,000 (AU$35) | AU$131 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 78% | |||
Transportation in Bijapur (India) is 78% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 (AU$13,930) | AU$27,303 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (AU$1.22) | AU$1.38 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨500 (AU$9) | AU$160 | - 95% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Bijapur (India) is 56% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨50 (AU$0.87) | AU$7 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨100 (AU$1.74) | AU$24 | - 93% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$72 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨100 (AU$1.74) | AU$7 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨125 (AU$2.18) | AU$4.31 | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (AU$3.48) | AU$5.32 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (AU$1.74) | AU$2.55 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (AU$1.39) | AU$3.01 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (AU$1.74) | AU$36 | - 95% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Bijapur (India) is 67% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨500 (AU$9) | AU$51 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨300 (AU$5.22) | AU$39 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨500 (AU$9) | AU$226 | - 96% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨800 (AU$14) | AU$78 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨500 (AU$9) | AU$16 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨200 (AU$3.48) | AU$4.40 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨80 (AU$1.39) | AU$10 | - 86% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$634 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.25 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨600 (AU$10) | AU$72 | - 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (AU$3.48) | AU$33 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,200 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,321 (₨190,740) in Bijapur.
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