- Cost of Living
- India
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 59% 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$5.11) | AU$11 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (AU$2.72) | AU$6 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (AU$0.99) | AU$1.31 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (AU$1.38) | AU$5.76 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (AU$0.77) | AU$5.07 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (AU$3.86) | AU$9 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (AU$2.67) | AU$4.23 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (AU$0.47) | AU$3.40 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (AU$2.32) | AU$5.28 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨831 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (AU$1.57) | AU$3.29 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (AU$0.62) | AU$2.27 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in India is 73% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,942 (AU$594) | AU$2,658 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,285 (AU$409) | AU$2,068 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,411 (AU$85) | AU$302 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,314 (AU$486) | AU$2,036 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,654 (AU$300) | AU$1,451 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,891 (AU$75) | AU$264 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨844 (AU$16) | AU$60 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,586 (AU$645) | AU$584 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,568 (AU$203) | AU$189 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨382 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨545 (AU$10) | AU$30 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in India is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,402 (AU$46) | AU$105 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,708 (AU$52) | AU$74 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,721 (AU$71) | AU$146 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (AU$56) | 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 | ₨876,886 (AU$16,829) | AU$26,836 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (AU$1.49) | AU$1.46 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,324 (AU$25) | AU$138 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (AU$2.61) | AU$10 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨283 (AU$5.43) | AU$16 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,544 (AU$30) | AU$71 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨255 (AU$4.89) | AU$8 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (AU$3.39) | AU$5.18 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (AU$4.37) | AU$7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨132 (AU$2.54) | AU$3.25 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (AU$1.35) | AU$3.82 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (AU$5.33) | AU$29 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,196 (AU$23) | AU$55 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨471 (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,987 (AU$38) | AU$205 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,802 (AU$35) | AU$105 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨643 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (AU$3.75) | AU$4.63 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (AU$3.95) | AU$9 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,465 (AU$738) | AU$602 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨58 (AU$1.11) | AU$0.57 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,868 (AU$36) | AU$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (AU$4.76) | AU$31 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01919
AUD
/
INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 47,545 prices entered by 6,952 different people.
Cost of living in India is 59% cheaper than in Australia
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