Cost of living in Australia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Australia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (₨1,220) | ₨336 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (₨707) | ₨294 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (₨364) | ₨163 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.43 (₨78) | ₨54 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.82 (₨317) | ₨83 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (₨349) | ₨40 | + 778% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (₨485) | ₨216 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.43 (₨241) | ₨152 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.13 (₨170) | ₨29 | + 489% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (₨335) | ₨148 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (₨1,147) | ₨766 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.22 (₨175) | ₨88 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.94 (₨105) | ₨35 | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 359% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 359% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Australia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,653 (₨144,272) | ₨30,707 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,914 (₨104,098) | ₨20,031 | + 420% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$223 (₨12,139) | ₨4,413 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,260 (₨122,912) | ₨22,933 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,670 (₨90,829) | ₨14,192 | + 540% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 (₨9,203) | ₨3,664 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$64 (₨3,507) | ₨511 | + 587% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$584 (₨31,767) | ₨29,219 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$229 (₨12,438) | ₨12,383 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (₨731) | ₨416 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$39 (₨2,121) | ₨320 | + 564% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Australia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$119 (₨6,484) | ₨2,328 | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$75 (₨4,067) | ₨2,564 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (₨8,151) | ₨3,571 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$158 (₨8,592) | ₨3,002 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | + 192% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 192% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Australia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$32,954 (₨1,792,168) | ₨980,422 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.87 (₨102) | ₨107 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$146 (₨7,948) | ₨1,414 | + 462% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Australia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (₨525) | ₨140 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (₨770) | ₨303 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$80 (₨4,354) | ₨1,443 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (₨424) | ₨402 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.49 (₨244) | ₨190 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.55 (₨302) | ₨248 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.06 (₨167) | ₨152 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.43 (₨187) | ₨72 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (₨1,800) | ₨373 | + 382% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 164% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Australia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (₨3,312) | ₨1,405 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (₨2,134) | ₨592 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$257 (₨13,988) | ₨1,517 | + 822% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (₨6,094) | ₨2,140 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (₨1,052) | ₨607 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.13 (₨279) | ₨229 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (₨512) | ₨173 | + 195% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$792 (₨43,084) | ₨46,652 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.34 (₨19) | ₨1.29 | + 1333% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (₨3,966) | ₨1,540 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (₨2,227) | ₨247 | + 802% | |
| TOTAL | + 206% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 206% more expensive than in India
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