Cost of living in Punasa, India vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Punasa (India) is 63% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨300 (AU$5.28) | AU$17 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨200 (AU$3.52) | AU$11 | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (AU$3.52) | AU$4.99 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (AU$0.88) | AU$1.27 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨72 (AU$1.27) | AU$4.99 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨20 (AU$0.35) | AU$4.99 | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨500 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨60 (AU$1.06) | AU$4.35 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨10 (AU$0.18) | AU$3.46 | - 95% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨140 (AU$2.46) | AU$4.73 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,200 (AU$21) | AU$16 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨60 (AU$1.06) | AU$3.13 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (AU$0.18) | AU$1.79 | - 90% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Punasa (India) is 15% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
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 | - | AU$1,879 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | AU$140 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | AU$1,843 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | AU$1,301 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,000 (AU$18) | AU$92 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨700 (AU$12) | AU$52 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨50,000 (AU$880) | AU$573 | + 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,000 (AU$264) | AU$177 | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨900 (AU$16) | AU$12 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$28 | - | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Punasa (India) is 51% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,000 (AU$35) | AU$100 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (AU$35) | AU$60 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (AU$70) | AU$157 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,000 (AU$35) | AU$117 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Punasa (India) is 16% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨850,000 (AU$14,960) | AU$25,963 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (AU$1.30) | AU$1.45 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$100 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Punasa (India) is 43% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨120 (AU$2.11) | AU$12 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$16 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$71 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨300 (AU$5.28) | AU$6 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨70 (AU$1.23) | AU$4.60 | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨112 (AU$1.97) | AU$5.36 | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨80 (AU$1.41) | AU$3.19 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨45 (AU$0.79) | AU$3.88 | - 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | AU$25 | - | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Punasa (India) is 50% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨500 (AU$9) | AU$52 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨120 (AU$2.11) | AU$27 | - 92% | |
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 | ₨700 (AU$12) | AU$108 | - 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨150 (AU$2.64) | AU$14 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨40 (AU$0.70) | AU$4.46 | - 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨152 (AU$2.67) | AU$7 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨49,000 (AU$862) | AU$594 | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$53 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨280 (AU$4.93) | AU$27 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Punasa (India) is 37% 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$4,283 (₨243,342) in Punasa.
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