Cost of living in Nagercoil (India) is 59% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
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| Food in Nagercoil (India) is 70% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nagercoil (India) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨300 (AU$5.20) | AU$17 | 70% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨212 (AU$3.67) | AU$11 | 68% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨70 (AU$1.21) | AU$4.99 | 76% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨55 (AU$0.96) | AU$1.27 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨60 (AU$1.04) | AU$4.99 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨18 (AU$0.31) | AU$4.99 | 94% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨200 (AU$3.47) | AU$10 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨200 (AU$3.47) | AU$4.35 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨22 (AU$0.38) | AU$3.46 | 89% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨120 (AU$2.08) | AU$4.73 | 56% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨150 (AU$2.60) | AU$16 | 84% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨60 (AU$1.04) | AU$3.13 | 67% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨25 (AU$0.43) | AU$1.79 | 76% |
| Housing in Nagercoil (India) is 48% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Nagercoil (India) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| - | AU$2,461 | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨7,000 (AU$121) | AU$1,879 | 94% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨1,500 (AU$26) | AU$140 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨12,144 (AU$211) | AU$1,843 | 89% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨5,331 (AU$92) | AU$1,301 | 93% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨2,000 (AU$35) | AU$92 | 62% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨4,000 (AU$69) | AU$52 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨60,000 (AU$1,041) | AU$573 | 82% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨9,000 (AU$156) | AU$177 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨200 (AU$3.47) | AU$12 | 72% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨500 (AU$9) | AU$28 | 69% |
| Clothes in Nagercoil (India) is 75% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Nagercoil (India) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨2,500 (AU$43) | AU$100 | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨500 (AU$9) | AU$60 | 86% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨3,000 (AU$52) | AU$157 | 67% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨2,000 (AU$35) | AU$117 | 70% |
| Transportation in Nagercoil (India) is 63% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Nagercoil (India) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨850,000 (AU$14,744) | AU$25,963 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨70 (AU$1.21) | AU$1.45 | 16% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨1,053 (AU$18) | AU$100 | 82% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | AU$21 | - |
| Personal Care in Nagercoil (India) is 57% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Nagercoil (India) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨50 (AU$0.87) | AU$12 | 93% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨100 (AU$1.73) | AU$16 | 89% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | AU$71 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨100 (AU$1.73) | AU$6 | 72% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨150 (AU$2.60) | AU$4.60 | 43% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨120 (AU$2.08) | AU$5.36 | 61% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨100 (AU$1.73) | AU$3.19 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨50 (AU$0.87) | AU$3.88 | 78% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨120 (AU$2.08) | AU$25 | 92% |
| Entertainment in Nagercoil (India) is 52% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||
| Nagercoil (India) | Newcastle (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨1,000 (AU$17) | AU$52 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨250 (AU$4.34) | AU$27 | 84% |
| 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 | ||
| ₨1,000 (AU$17) | AU$108 | 84% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨1,000 (AU$17) | AU$14 | 20% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨250 (AU$4.34) | AU$4.46 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨300 (AU$5.20) | AU$7 | 24% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | AU$594 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | AU$0.83 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨500 (AU$9) | AU$53 | 84% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨100 (AU$1.73) | AU$27 | 94% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,800 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,222 (₨185,761) in Nagercoil.