Cost of living in India compared to Australia
Currency:
Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in India is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
India | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (AU$8) | AU$23 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨340 (AU$6) | AU$15 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (AU$3.09) | AU$7 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (AU$1.10) | AU$2.04 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨87 (AU$1.60) | AU$7 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (AU$0.87) | AU$6 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (AU$4.47) | AU$10 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨182 (AU$3.34) | AU$5.14 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (AU$0.58) | AU$3.62 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (AU$2.85) | AU$7 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨905 (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (AU$1.62) | AU$3.70 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (AU$0.72) | AU$3.35 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in India is 80% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
India | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,457 (AU$854) | AU$4,709 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,696 (AU$491) | AU$3,109 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,673 (AU$86) | AU$214 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,601 (AU$489) | AU$2,788 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,895 (AU$274) | AU$2,151 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,065 (AU$75) | AU$174 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (AU$11) | AU$76 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,913 (AU$550) | AU$793 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,503 (AU$193) | AU$288 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨455 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨647 (AU$12) | AU$48 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in India is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
India | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (AU$44) | AU$129 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,912 (AU$54) | AU$95 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,109 (AU$76) | AU$179 | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,950 (AU$54) | AU$209 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in India is 71% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
India | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,910,150 (AU$35,113) | AU$38,866 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (AU$1.88) | AU$1.99 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (AU$20) | AU$185 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in India is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
India | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (AU$2.57) | AU$7 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (AU$4.43) | AU$19 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨953 (AU$18) | AU$81 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (AU$3.67) | AU$5.56 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨294 (AU$5.40) | AU$9 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨155 (AU$2.86) | AU$4.36 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (AU$1.57) | AU$5.30 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (AU$5.05) | AU$36 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 74% | |||
Entertainment in India is 74% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
India | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,451 (AU$27) | AU$68 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (AU$13) | AU$46 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,587 (AU$29) | AU$262 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,125 (AU$39) | AU$127 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (AU$3.52) | AU$5.10 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨188 (AU$3.46) | AU$11 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,373 (AU$871) | AU$1,070 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (AU$0.03) | AU$0.95 | - 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (AU$30) | AU$92 | - 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨289 (AU$5.31) | AU$43 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 72% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,175 prices entered by 1,411 different people.
Cost of living in India is 72% cheaper than in Australia
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