- 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 | ₨417 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (AU$5.09) | AU$11 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (AU$2.74) | AU$6 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (AU$0.99) | AU$1.31 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (AU$1.37) | AU$5.81 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (AU$0.79) | AU$5.01 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨198 (AU$3.80) | AU$9 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (AU$2.63) | AU$4.23 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (AU$0.47) | AU$3.33 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (AU$2.29) | AU$5.23 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨815 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (AU$1.56) | AU$3.27 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (AU$0.61) | AU$2.28 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in India is 74% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,475 (AU$604) | AU$2,757 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,567 (AU$414) | AU$2,117 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,264 (AU$82) | AU$299 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,564 (AU$490) | AU$2,118 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,642 (AU$300) | AU$1,493 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,669 (AU$70) | AU$245 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨853 (AU$16) | AU$59 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,721 (AU$647) | AU$674 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,296 (AU$197) | AU$211 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨520 (AU$10) | AU$30 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in India is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,403 (AU$46) | AU$108 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,728 (AU$52) | AU$75 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,719 (AU$71) | AU$148 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,929 (AU$56) | AU$157 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in India is 65% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨868,145 (AU$16,647) | AU$26,262 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (AU$1.47) | AU$1.44 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,313 (AU$25) | AU$142 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨130 (AU$2.49) | AU$10 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨281 (AU$5.38) | AU$17 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,273 (AU$24) | AU$70 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨239 (AU$4.58) | AU$7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨178 (AU$3.42) | AU$5.28 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (AU$4.28) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (AU$2.60) | AU$3.48 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (AU$1.31) | AU$3.84 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨283 (AU$5.43) | AU$30 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,225 (AU$23) | AU$54 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,832 (AU$35) | AU$217 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,845 (AU$35) | AU$105 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨621 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨189 (AU$3.63) | AU$4.54 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨204 (AU$3.91) | AU$9 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,887 (AU$746) | AU$602 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨54 (AU$1.04) | AU$0.69 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,897 (AU$36) | AU$80 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨249 (AU$4.78) | AU$30 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01918
AUD
/
INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 48,453 prices entered by 7,101 different people.
Cost of living in India is 60% cheaper than in Australia
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