Cost of living in Rajkot, India vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rajkot (India) is 65% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨249 (AU$4.43) | AU$18 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨238 (AU$4.23) | AU$12 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨139 (AU$2.47) | AU$5.27 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (AU$0.95) | AU$1.46 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨98 (AU$1.74) | AU$5.06 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨49 (AU$0.86) | AU$4.83 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨314 (AU$5.58) | AU$7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (AU$2.03) | AU$4.57 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (AU$0.44) | AU$3.20 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (AU$2.22) | AU$5.70 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨745 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (AU$1.47) | AU$2.82 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (AU$0.56) | AU$2.67 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Rajkot (India) is 78% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,874 (AU$389) | AU$2,894 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,499 (AU$364) | AU$2,147 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,530 (AU$45) | AU$238 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,626 (AU$402) | AU$1,809 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,697 (AU$279) | AU$1,422 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨978 (AU$17) | AU$159 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,008 (AU$18) | AU$46 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨36,899 (AU$656) | AU$354 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,530 (AU$187) | AU$212 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨320 (AU$5.68) | AU$12 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨390 (AU$7) | AU$28 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Rajkot (India) is 46% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,096 (AU$55) | AU$101 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,700 (AU$30) | AU$59 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,597 (AU$99) | AU$129 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,203 (AU$57) | AU$131 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Rajkot (India) is 78% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,029,470 (AU$18,300) | AU$27,303 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (AU$1.25) | AU$1.38 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨668 (AU$12) | AU$160 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨160 (AU$2.85) | AU$21 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Rajkot (India) is 56% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (AU$1.78) | AU$7 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨273 (AU$4.85) | AU$24 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨635 (AU$11) | AU$72 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨269 (AU$4.79) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨210 (AU$3.73) | AU$4.47 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨255 (AU$4.54) | AU$5.32 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨132 (AU$2.35) | AU$2.55 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (AU$1.29) | AU$3.01 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨223 (AU$3.96) | AU$36 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Rajkot (India) is 62% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨671 (AU$12) | AU$51 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨485 (AU$9) | AU$39 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨4,909 (AU$87) | AU$226 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,143 (AU$20) | AU$78 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨254 (AU$4.51) | AU$16 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨154 (AU$2.73) | AU$4.40 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨140 (AU$2.48) | AU$10 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨51,099 (AU$908) | AU$634 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.84 (AU$0.05) | AU$0.25 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,704 (AU$30) | AU$72 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨194 (AU$3.45) | AU$33 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,000 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,100 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$2,616 (₨147,169) in Rajkot.
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