Cost of living in India compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨394 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨277 (AU$5.76) | AU$12 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (AU$2.97) | AU$5.88 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (AU$1.09) | AU$1.26 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨73 (AU$1.52) | AU$5.43 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (AU$0.76) | AU$4.92 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨209 (AU$4.34) | AU$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨140 (AU$2.91) | AU$4.27 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (AU$0.58) | AU$3.26 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (AU$2.64) | AU$5.75 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨853 (AU$18) | AU$19 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (AU$1.73) | AU$2.91 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (AU$0.72) | AU$2.20 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in India is 72% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨31,379 (AU$652) | AU$2,551 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,124 (AU$418) | AU$2,080 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,104 (AU$85) | AU$179 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,066 (AU$500) | AU$1,973 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,061 (AU$292) | AU$1,400 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,193 (AU$66) | AU$169 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨744 (AU$15) | AU$57 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,596 (AU$636) | AU$552 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,684 (AU$222) | AU$199 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨376 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨291 (AU$6) | AU$31 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in India is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,388 (AU$50) | AU$99 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,586 (AU$54) | AU$72 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,770 (AU$78) | AU$152 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,768 (AU$58) | AU$154 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in India is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨925,218 (AU$19,236) | AU$26,135 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (AU$1.58) | AU$1.48 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,208 (AU$25) | AU$149 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨111 (AU$2.30) | AU$9 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨211 (AU$4.39) | AU$16 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,015 (AU$21) | AU$70 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨250 (AU$5.19) | AU$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨174 (AU$3.62) | AU$4.83 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨231 (AU$4.79) | AU$5.73 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨148 (AU$3.08) | AU$3.16 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (AU$1.40) | AU$3.68 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨254 (AU$5.27) | AU$29 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 56% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,215 (AU$25) | AU$54 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨476 (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,807 (AU$38) | AU$199 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,940 (AU$40) | AU$104 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨686 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (AU$4.58) | AU$4.72 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨236 (AU$4.90) | AU$9 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨34,455 (AU$716) | AU$634 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.96 (AU$0.08) | AU$0.43 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,992 (AU$41) | AU$72 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (AU$5.08) | AU$34 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,841 prices entered by 3,355 different people.
Cost of living in India is 61% cheaper than in Australia
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