Cost of living in Kanpur, India vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Kanpur (India) is 66% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨226 (AU$3.94) | AU$17 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨309 (AU$5.39) | AU$11 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨158 (AU$2.75) | AU$4.99 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (AU$0.93) | AU$1.27 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨76 (AU$1.32) | AU$4.99 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (AU$0.87) | AU$4.99 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (AU$2.80) | AU$10 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨92 (AU$1.61) | AU$4.35 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨21 (AU$0.36) | AU$3.46 | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨107 (AU$1.86) | AU$4.73 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨714 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨77 (AU$1.35) | AU$3.13 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨26 (AU$0.45) | AU$1.79 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Kanpur (India) is 78% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨24,998 (AU$436) | AU$2,461 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,147 (AU$247) | AU$1,879 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,646 (AU$46) | AU$140 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,116 (AU$386) | AU$1,843 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,377 (AU$181) | AU$1,301 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,664 (AU$29) | AU$92 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨845 (AU$15) | AU$52 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,243 (AU$580) | AU$573 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,527 (AU$166) | AU$177 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨352 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨345 (AU$6) | AU$28 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Kanpur (India) is 38% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,229 (AU$39) | AU$100 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,879 (AU$50) | AU$60 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,288 (AU$57) | AU$157 | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,030 (AU$35) | AU$117 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Kanpur (India) is 70% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨799,805 (AU$13,951) | AU$25,963 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (AU$1.26) | AU$1.45 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨782 (AU$14) | AU$100 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨235 (AU$4.11) | AU$21 | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Kanpur (India) is 65% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨93 (AU$1.63) | AU$12 | - 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (AU$3.49) | AU$16 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨600 (AU$10) | AU$71 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨192 (AU$3.35) | AU$6 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨139 (AU$2.42) | AU$4.60 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨309 (AU$5.39) | AU$5.36 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (AU$1.65) | AU$3.19 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨55 (AU$0.96) | AU$3.88 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨189 (AU$3.30) | AU$25 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 73% | |||
Entertainment in Kanpur (India) is 73% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨454 (AU$8) | AU$52 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨454 (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$162 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,138 (AU$20) | AU$108 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨198 (AU$3.45) | AU$14 | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨227 (AU$3.95) | AU$4.46 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨97 (AU$1.70) | AU$7 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,973 (AU$627) | AU$594 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.33 (AU$0.02) | AU$0.83 | - 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (AU$28) | AU$53 | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨107 (AU$1.86) | AU$27 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 71% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kanpur (India) is 71% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$6,800 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$1,998 (₨114,570) in Kanpur.
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