Cost of living in Australia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (₨814) | ₨388 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (₨550) | ₨280 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.92 (₨282) | ₨141 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.27 (₨61) | ₨52 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.59 (₨266) | ₨72 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.85 (₨231) | ₨37 | + 524% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (₨403) | ₨214 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.31 (₨205) | ₨140 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.24 (₨154) | ₨28 | + 445% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.84 (₨278) | ₨127 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (₨894) | ₨825 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (₨139) | ₨84 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.25 (₨107) | ₨35 | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 256% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 256% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,591 (₨123,300) | ₨31,240 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,075 (₨98,728) | ₨20,049 | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$190 (₨9,040) | ₨4,200 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,963 (₨93,426) | ₨23,452 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,437 (₨68,374) | ₨13,724 | + 398% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$185 (₨8,804) | ₨3,236 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (₨2,806) | ₨743 | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$545 (₨25,927) | ₨30,584 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (₨10,112) | ₨10,522 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (₨587) | ₨379 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (₨1,475) | ₨325 | + 353% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$100 (₨4,748) | ₨2,357 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$76 (₨3,635) | ₨2,578 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (₨7,137) | ₨3,785 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$155 (₨7,398) | ₨2,828 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 173% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 173% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,374 (₨1,255,131) | ₨934,597 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.49 (₨71) | ₨76 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$150 (₨7,147) | ₨1,219 | + 486% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (₨440) | ₨106 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (₨755) | ₨211 | + 258% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (₨3,292) | ₨975 | + 238% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (₨300) | ₨248 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.77 (₨227) | ₨173 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.80 (₨276) | ₨242 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (₨155) | ₨152 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.84 (₨183) | ₨69 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (₨1,381) | ₨243 | + 468% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (₨2,613) | ₨1,179 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (₨1,739) | ₨467 | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$216 (₨10,299) | ₨1,718 | + 500% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$104 (₨4,962) | ₨1,945 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (₨799) | ₨686 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.71 (₨224) | ₨220 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (₨432) | ₨226 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$639 (₨30,425) | ₨33,881 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (₨18) | ₨3.67 | + 395% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (₨3,491) | ₨1,918 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (₨1,646) | ₨241 | + 582% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 159% more expensive than in India
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