Cost of living in Lucknow, India vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Lucknow (India) is 61% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨375 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨235 (AU$4.08) | AU$11 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨133 (AU$2.31) | AU$4.99 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (AU$0.82) | AU$1.27 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨71 (AU$1.23) | AU$4.99 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨32 (AU$0.56) | AU$4.99 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨135 (AU$2.34) | AU$10 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨107 (AU$1.85) | AU$4.35 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (AU$0.43) | AU$3.46 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨170 (AU$2.96) | AU$4.73 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨973 (AU$17) | AU$16 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨78 (AU$1.36) | AU$3.13 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (AU$0.41) | AU$1.79 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Lucknow (India) is 78% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨18,351 (AU$318) | AU$2,461 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,290 (AU$248) | AU$1,879 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,290 (AU$92) | AU$140 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨18,027 (AU$313) | AU$1,843 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,746 (AU$238) | AU$1,301 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,454 (AU$95) | AU$92 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨620 (AU$11) | AU$52 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨32,213 (AU$559) | AU$573 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,199 (AU$177) | AU$177 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨283 (AU$4.90) | AU$12 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨281 (AU$4.87) | AU$28 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Lucknow (India) is 34% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,082 (AU$36) | AU$100 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,128 (AU$54) | AU$60 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,065 (AU$53) | AU$157 | - 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,412 (AU$59) | AU$117 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Lucknow (India) is 65% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨840,572 (AU$14,581) | AU$25,963 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (AU$1.34) | AU$1.45 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,191 (AU$21) | AU$100 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨149 (AU$2.59) | AU$21 | - 87% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Lucknow (India) is 52% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨123 (AU$2.14) | AU$12 | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨316 (AU$5.48) | AU$16 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨814 (AU$14) | AU$71 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨225 (AU$3.91) | AU$6 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨207 (AU$3.59) | AU$4.60 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨264 (AU$4.58) | AU$5.36 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨161 (AU$2.80) | AU$3.19 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (AU$1.74) | AU$3.88 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨254 (AU$4.40) | AU$25 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Lucknow (India) is 59% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨978 (AU$17) | AU$52 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨488 (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,081 (AU$19) | AU$162 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,717 (AU$30) | AU$108 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨481 (AU$8) | AU$14 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨181 (AU$3.13) | AU$4.46 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨246 (AU$4.27) | AU$7 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨43,839 (AU$760) | AU$594 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨14 (AU$0.24) | AU$0.83 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,662 (AU$29) | AU$53 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨222 (AU$3.85) | AU$27 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,500 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$2,602 (₨150,029) in Lucknow.
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