- Cost of Living
- India
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨393 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 (AU$5.11) | AU$11 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (AU$2.79) | AU$6 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (AU$1.01) | AU$1.28 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (AU$1.39) | AU$5.72 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (AU$0.74) | AU$4.96 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (AU$3.93) | AU$9 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (AU$2.71) | AU$4.17 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (AU$0.48) | AU$3.30 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (AU$2.39) | AU$5.24 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨832 (AU$16) | AU$19 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (AU$1.60) | AU$3.20 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (AU$0.64) | AU$2.17 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in India is 72% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,551 (AU$598) | AU$2,678 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,550 (AU$402) | AU$2,073 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,569 (AU$89) | AU$261 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,265 (AU$475) | AU$2,035 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,735 (AU$288) | AU$1,436 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,625 (AU$71) | AU$192 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨803 (AU$16) | AU$60 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,889 (AU$664) | AU$558 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,502 (AU$206) | AU$186 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨395 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨582 (AU$11) | AU$29 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in India is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,439 (AU$48) | AU$104 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,720 (AU$53) | AU$71 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,791 (AU$74) | AU$142 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,948 (AU$58) | AU$149 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in India is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨880,663 (AU$17,242) | AU$26,998 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (AU$1.54) | AU$1.47 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,366 (AU$27) | AU$140 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (AU$2.51) | AU$10 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨275 (AU$5.39) | AU$16 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,366 (AU$27) | AU$71 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨252 (AU$4.94) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (AU$3.47) | AU$5.18 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨227 (AU$4.44) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨131 (AU$2.57) | AU$3.24 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (AU$1.40) | AU$3.86 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (AU$5.38) | AU$29 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,200 (AU$23) | AU$54 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨475 (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,906 (AU$37) | AU$202 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,982 (AU$39) | AU$102 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨593 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨227 (AU$4.44) | AU$4.61 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (AU$4.03) | AU$9 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,184 (AU$748) | AU$583 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨64 (AU$1.25) | AU$0.60 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,874 (AU$37) | AU$73 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨257 (AU$5.04) | AU$31 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.01958
AUD
/
INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 44,648 prices entered by 6,476 different people.
Cost of living in India is 57% cheaper than in Australia
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