Cost of living in Delhi, India vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 56% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨488 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (AU$5.05) | AU$11 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨163 (AU$2.84) | AU$4.99 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (AU$0.96) | AU$1.27 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨75 (AU$1.31) | AU$4.99 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (AU$0.66) | AU$4.99 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 (AU$4.55) | AU$10 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨113 (AU$1.97) | AU$4.35 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨27 (AU$0.47) | AU$3.46 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (AU$2.14) | AU$4.73 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,192 (AU$21) | AU$16 | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (AU$1.42) | AU$3.13 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (AU$0.62) | AU$1.79 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 73% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,491 (AU$705) | AU$2,461 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,462 (AU$409) | AU$1,879 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,616 (AU$80) | AU$140 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,531 (AU$445) | AU$1,843 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,415 (AU$268) | AU$1,301 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,183 (AU$55) | AU$92 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨649 (AU$11) | AU$52 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,554 (AU$515) | AU$573 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,781 (AU$153) | AU$177 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨344 (AU$6.00) | AU$12 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨182 (AU$3.17) | AU$28 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 32% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,451 (AU$43) | AU$100 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,149 (AU$55) | AU$60 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,546 (AU$62) | AU$157 | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,647 (AU$46) | AU$117 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 59% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨950,307 (AU$16,547) | AU$25,963 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (AU$1.35) | AU$1.45 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,584 (AU$28) | AU$100 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨217 (AU$3.79) | AU$21 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 63% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨97 (AU$1.70) | AU$12 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨180 (AU$3.14) | AU$16 | - 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨526 (AU$9) | AU$71 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨294 (AU$5.12) | AU$6 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨141 (AU$2.45) | AU$4.60 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨324 (AU$5.64) | AU$5.36 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (AU$1.74) | AU$3.19 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (AU$1.20) | AU$3.88 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨259 (AU$4.51) | AU$25 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 58% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,111 (AU$19) | AU$52 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨778 (AU$14) | AU$27 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,260 (AU$57) | AU$162 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,774 (AU$48) | AU$108 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨730 (AU$13) | AU$14 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (AU$4.25) | AU$4.46 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨270 (AU$4.71) | AU$7 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,362 (AU$616) | AU$594 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.90 (AU$0.07) | AU$0.83 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,478 (AU$43) | AU$53 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨324 (AU$5.64) | AU$27 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 61% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$6,900 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$2,663 (₨152,927) in Delhi.
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