- Cost of Living
- India
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨370 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (AU$5.25) | AU$11 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨144 (AU$2.84) | AU$6 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (AU$1.00) | AU$1.32 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (AU$1.38) | AU$5.77 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (AU$0.98) | AU$5.28 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨198 (AU$3.90) | AU$9 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (AU$2.64) | AU$4.34 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (AU$0.49) | AU$3.35 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨117 (AU$2.31) | AU$5.13 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨799 (AU$16) | AU$19 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨79 (AU$1.57) | AU$3.34 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (AU$0.63) | AU$2.37 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in India is 74% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,403 (AU$620) | AU$2,825 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,924 (AU$413) | AU$2,179 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,375 (AU$86) | AU$318 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,616 (AU$506) | AU$2,194 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,649 (AU$289) | AU$1,553 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,789 (AU$75) | AU$250 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨899 (AU$18) | AU$59 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,496 (AU$681) | AU$687 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,901 (AU$215) | AU$195 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨372 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨575 (AU$11) | AU$31 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in India is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,424 (AU$48) | AU$108 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,682 (AU$53) | AU$73 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,695 (AU$73) | AU$146 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (AU$58) | AU$157 | - 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 | ₨861,826 (AU$17,019) | AU$26,608 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (AU$1.45) | AU$1.37 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,323 (AU$26) | AU$149 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (AU$2.52) | AU$10 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨276 (AU$5.45) | AU$15 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,345 (AU$27) | AU$67 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨224 (AU$4.42) | AU$8 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨181 (AU$3.57) | AU$5.27 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨221 (AU$4.37) | AU$7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (AU$2.81) | AU$3.33 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (AU$1.39) | AU$4.06 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨287 (AU$5.67) | AU$30 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,163 (AU$23) | AU$54 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨461 (AU$9) | AU$37 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,848 (AU$37) | AU$213 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,952 (AU$39) | AU$101 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨671 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨187 (AU$3.68) | AU$4.45 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨212 (AU$4.18) | AU$9 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,168 (AU$773) | AU$620 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨65 (AU$1.28) | AU$0.70 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,865 (AU$37) | AU$80 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨233 (AU$4.61) | AU$29 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01975
AUD
/
INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 46,610 prices entered by 7,015 different people.
Cost of living in India is 60% cheaper than in Australia
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