Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 61% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia)
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| Food in Delhi (India) is 55% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Delhi (India) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨494 (AU$9) | AU$16 | 44% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨279 (AU$4.94) | AU$12 | 58% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨155 (AU$2.76) | AU$5.33 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨55 (AU$0.98) | AU$1.27 | 23% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨76 (AU$1.34) | AU$5.50 | 76% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨37 (AU$0.65) | AU$5.43 | 88% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨254 (AU$4.51) | AU$7 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨112 (AU$1.98) | AU$3.83 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨26 (AU$0.47) | AU$3.15 | 85% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨119 (AU$2.11) | AU$4.63 | 54% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨1,164 (AU$21) | AU$16 | 26% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨81 (AU$1.44) | AU$3.04 | 53% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨35 (AU$0.61) | AU$2.11 | 71% |
| Housing in Delhi (India) is 74% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨39,656 (AU$704) | AU$2,503 | 72% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨23,584 (AU$418) | AU$1,686 | 75% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨4,144 (AU$74) | AU$222 | 67% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨24,252 (AU$430) | AU$1,936 | 78% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨14,794 (AU$263) | AU$1,253 | 79% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨3,164 (AU$56) | AU$190 | 70% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨680 (AU$12) | AU$52 | 77% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨26,006 (AU$461) | AU$607 | 24% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨8,901 (AU$158) | AU$202 | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨339 (AU$6) | AU$10 | 41% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨191 (AU$3.39) | AU$28 | 88% |
| Clothes in Delhi (India) is 48% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨2,452 (AU$44) | AU$106 | 59% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨2,829 (AU$50) | AU$82 | 38% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨3,388 (AU$60) | AU$154 | 61% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨2,533 (AU$45) | AU$132 | 66% |
| Transportation in Delhi (India) is 54% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨940,312 (AU$16,685) | AU$26,857 | 38% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨80 (AU$1.41) | AU$1.42 | 0% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨1,672 (AU$30) | AU$82 | 64% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨213 (AU$3.78) | AU$36 | 89% |
| Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 62% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨95 (AU$1.69) | AU$10 | 82% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨180 (AU$3.19) | AU$25 | 87% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨543 (AU$10) | AU$64 | 85% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨294 (AU$5.22) | AU$7 | 23% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨178 (AU$3.16) | AU$4.88 | 35% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨308 (AU$5.46) | AU$5.71 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨106 (AU$1.88) | AU$3.52 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨69 (AU$1.22) | AU$3.34 | 63% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨236 (AU$4.18) | AU$27 | 85% |
| Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 56% cheaper than in Wollongong (Australia) | ||
| Delhi (India) | Wollongong (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨1,012 (AU$18) | AU$45 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨592 (AU$11) | AU$31 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₨2,529 (AU$45) | AU$237 | 81% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨2,445 (AU$43) | AU$101 | 57% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨720 (AU$13) | AU$15 | 15% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨268 (AU$4.75) | AU$4.32 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨269 (AU$4.77) | AU$7 | 28% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨34,604 (AU$614) | AU$575 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨3.90 (AU$0.07) | AU$0.65 | 89% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨2,404 (AU$43) | AU$57 | 25% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨322 (AU$5.72) | AU$19 | 69% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,600 in Wollongong you would need to make just about AU$2,953 (₨166,446) in Delhi.