Cost of living in Australia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (₨1,029) | ₨370 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (₨691) | ₨294 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.97 (₨340) | ₨143 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (₨84) | ₨52 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.42 (₨309) | ₨73 | + 321% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 (₨284) | ₨36 | + 685% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (₨383) | ₨227 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.61 (₨262) | ₨140 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.20 (₨182) | ₨31 | + 492% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.52 (₨314) | ₨132 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (₨1,028) | ₨773 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.91 (₨166) | ₨85 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.47 (₨141) | ₨36 | + 292% | |
| Housing | + 394% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 394% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,144 (₨179,101) | ₨33,366 | + 437% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,161 (₨123,114) | ₨19,918 | + 518% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$291 (₨16,552) | ₨4,363 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,971 (₨112,253) | ₨19,026 | + 490% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,506 (₨85,810) | ₨12,499 | + 587% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$177 (₨10,104) | ₨3,334 | + 203% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (₨3,296) | ₨676 | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$494 (₨28,145) | ₨29,555 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$245 (₨13,962) | ₨10,444 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (₨740) | ₨411 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (₨1,782) | ₨211 | + 744% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (₨5,763) | ₨2,314 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$66 (₨3,751) | ₨2,579 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$137 (₨7,794) | ₨3,601 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$140 (₨7,952) | ₨2,719 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 242% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 242% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,179 (₨1,605,238) | ₨918,724 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.36 (₨78) | ₨80 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$159 (₨9,074) | ₨1,164 | + 680% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (₨476) | ₨100 | + 374% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (₨973) | ₨212 | + 358% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (₨3,894) | ₨624 | + 524% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (₨379) | ₨316 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.67 (₨266) | ₨161 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (₨385) | ₨254 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (₨192) | ₨140 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.51 (₨200) | ₨68 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (₨1,586) | ₨239 | + 563% | |
| Entertainment | + 189% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (₨3,172) | ₨1,175 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (₨2,054) | ₨473 | + 334% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$227 (₨12,958) | ₨1,631 | + 695% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$91 (₨5,156) | ₨1,624 | + 217% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (₨983) | ₨568 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.49 (₨256) | ₨193 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (₨505) | ₨191 | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$663 (₨37,794) | ₨36,202 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (₨29) | ₨5.27 | + 449% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (₨3,997) | ₨1,577 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (₨2,006) | ₨271 | + 640% | |
| TOTAL | + 235% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 235% more expensive than in India
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