Cost of living in Rajkot, India vs Sydney, Australia
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Rajkot (India) is 65% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨249 (AU$4.41) | AU$17 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨238 (AU$4.21) | AU$13 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨139 (AU$2.46) | AU$5.95 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (AU$0.94) | AU$1.50 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨98 (AU$1.73) | AU$5.04 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨49 (AU$0.86) | AU$4.99 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨314 (AU$5.56) | AU$6 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (AU$2.02) | AU$4.73 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (AU$0.44) | AU$3.38 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (AU$2.22) | AU$5.41 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨745 (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (AU$1.46) | AU$2.94 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (AU$0.56) | AU$2.34 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in Rajkot (India) is 85% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,874 (AU$387) | AU$4,430 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,499 (AU$363) | AU$2,794 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,530 (AU$45) | AU$350 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,626 (AU$400) | AU$2,647 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨15,697 (AU$278) | AU$1,873 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨978 (AU$17) | AU$297 | - 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,008 (AU$18) | AU$70 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨36,899 (AU$653) | AU$554 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,530 (AU$186) | AU$195 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨320 (AU$5.66) | AU$20 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨390 (AU$7) | AU$36 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Rajkot (India) is 54% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,096 (AU$55) | AU$107 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,700 (AU$30) | AU$73 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,597 (AU$99) | AU$143 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,203 (AU$57) | AU$160 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 83% | |||
Transportation in Rajkot (India) is 83% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,029,470 (AU$18,222) | AU$28,544 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (AU$1.24) | AU$1.44 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨668 (AU$12) | AU$211 | - 94% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨152 (AU$2.69) | AU$25 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Rajkot (India) is 55% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (AU$1.77) | AU$8 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨273 (AU$4.82) | AU$15 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨635 (AU$11) | AU$65 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨269 (AU$4.77) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨210 (AU$3.72) | AU$4.60 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨255 (AU$4.52) | AU$8 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨132 (AU$2.34) | AU$3.83 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (AU$1.29) | AU$3.65 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨223 (AU$3.94) | AU$25 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 71% | |||
Entertainment in Rajkot (India) is 71% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨671 (AU$12) | AU$53 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨485 (AU$9) | AU$38 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨4,909 (AU$87) | AU$222 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,143 (AU$20) | AU$101 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨254 (AU$4.49) | AU$18 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨154 (AU$2.72) | AU$4.30 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨140 (AU$2.47) | AU$8 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨51,099 (AU$904) | AU$729 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.84 (AU$0.05) | AU$0.77 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,704 (AU$30) | AU$77 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨194 (AU$3.43) | AU$41 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 77% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rajkot (India) is 77% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$14,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$3,174 (₨179,314) in Rajkot.
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