Cost of living in India compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨368 (AU$6) | AU$18 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨290 (AU$5.13) | AU$12 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (AU$2.51) | AU$5.92 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (AU$0.92) | AU$1.45 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (AU$1.26) | AU$5.50 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (AU$0.63) | AU$4.98 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨228 (AU$4.02) | AU$7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (AU$2.44) | AU$4.55 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (AU$0.54) | AU$3.23 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨132 (AU$2.32) | AU$5.49 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨770 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (AU$1.50) | AU$2.94 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (AU$0.62) | AU$2.49 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in India is 79% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,686 (AU$595) | AU$3,170 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,139 (AU$356) | AU$2,151 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,910 (AU$87) | AU$293 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨19,084 (AU$337) | AU$1,947 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,251 (AU$216) | AU$1,500 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,397 (AU$60) | AU$177 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨677 (AU$12) | AU$60 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,050 (AU$513) | AU$504 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,275 (AU$181) | AU$249 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨401 (AU$7) | AU$13 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨258 (AU$4.56) | AU$31 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in India is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,340 (AU$41) | AU$103 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,641 (AU$47) | AU$68 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,647 (AU$64) | AU$139 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,737 (AU$48) | AU$142 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in India is 71% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨919,112 (AU$16,233) | AU$27,984 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (AU$1.39) | AU$1.40 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,206 (AU$21) | AU$160 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨103 (AU$1.83) | AU$8 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨217 (AU$3.84) | AU$19 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨903 (AU$16) | AU$69 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨324 (AU$5.72) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨162 (AU$2.86) | AU$4.56 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨256 (AU$4.52) | AU$6 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (AU$2.59) | AU$3.55 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨68 (AU$1.20) | AU$3.58 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (AU$4.30) | AU$28 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 65% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,202 (AU$21) | AU$59 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨474 (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,691 (AU$30) | AU$198 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,629 (AU$29) | AU$90 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨590 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨186 (AU$3.28) | AU$4.48 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨189 (AU$3.34) | AU$9 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,065 (AU$637) | AU$652 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.16 (AU$0.09) | AU$0.51 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,583 (AU$28) | AU$70 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨270 (AU$4.78) | AU$35 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,336 prices entered by 2,742 different people.
Cost of living in India is 70% cheaper than in Australia
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