Cost of living in India compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| India | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨371 (AU$6) | AU$21 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨339 (AU$5.86) | AU$13 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (AU$2.97) | AU$6 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (AU$0.94) | AU$1.78 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨90 (AU$1.55) | AU$6 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (AU$0.77) | AU$7 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨236 (AU$4.07) | AU$9 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨163 (AU$2.81) | AU$4.50 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (AU$0.55) | AU$3.33 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨158 (AU$2.72) | AU$5.74 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨769 (AU$13) | AU$20 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨89 (AU$1.53) | AU$3.83 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (AU$0.68) | AU$2.84 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in India is 74% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| India | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨47,205 (AU$815) | AU$2,998 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,989 (AU$466) | AU$2,221 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,612 (AU$97) | AU$241 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,963 (AU$431) | AU$2,108 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,251 (AU$246) | AU$1,582 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,405 (AU$93) | AU$186 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨660 (AU$11) | AU$70 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,719 (AU$513) | AU$570 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,177 (AU$210) | AU$273 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨548 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨448 (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in India is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| India | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,570 (AU$44) | AU$108 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,548 (AU$44) | AU$80 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,246 (AU$73) | AU$159 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,055 (AU$53) | AU$176 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in India is 74% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| India | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,062,730 (AU$18,352) | AU$33,118 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (AU$1.87) | AU$1.97 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,160 (AU$20) | AU$180 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| India | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨126 (AU$2.18) | AU$9 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨242 (AU$4.18) | AU$21 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,330 (AU$23) | AU$75 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨392 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨207 (AU$3.57) | AU$5.09 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (AU$4.67) | AU$5.30 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨179 (AU$3.09) | AU$3.54 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨89 (AU$1.54) | AU$3.44 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨314 (AU$5.42) | AU$33 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 65% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| India | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,496 (AU$26) | AU$61 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨647 (AU$11) | AU$39 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,500 (AU$26) | AU$209 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,807 (AU$31) | AU$108 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨640 (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (AU$3.52) | AU$5.07 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (AU$3.09) | AU$10 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,498 (AU$820) | AU$731 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.06 (AU$0.02) | AU$0.34 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,794 (AU$31) | AU$77 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (AU$4.11) | AU$41 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,008 prices entered by 1,454 different people.
Cost of living in India is 69% cheaper than in Australia
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