- Cost of Living
- Australia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (₨849) | ₨395 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (₨571) | ₨262 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (₨313) | ₨143 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.29 (₨66) | ₨51 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.74 (₨294) | ₨71 | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.96 (₨254) | ₨38 | + 570% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (₨438) | ₨200 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.18 (₨214) | ₨138 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.34 (₨171) | ₨25 | + 592% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.24 (₨268) | ₨122 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (₨996) | ₨832 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.19 (₨163) | ₨82 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.17 (₨111) | ₨33 | + 240% | |
| Housing | + 262% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 262% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,680 (₨137,025) | ₨30,572 | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,061 (₨105,401) | ₨20,612 | + 411% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$264 (₨13,501) | ₨4,569 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,034 (₨104,035) | ₨24,265 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,442 (₨73,719) | ₨14,735 | + 400% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$197 (₨10,072) | ₨3,625 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (₨3,046) | ₨803 | + 279% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$558 (₨28,558) | ₨33,889 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$186 (₨9,500) | ₨10,502 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (₨617) | ₨395 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (₨1,477) | ₨582 | + 154% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$104 (₨5,315) | ₨2,439 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$70 (₨3,599) | ₨2,720 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$142 (₨7,287) | ₨3,792 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$149 (₨7,603) | ₨2,948 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 174% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 174% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,998 (₨1,380,593) | ₨879,468 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 (₨75) | ₨78 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$140 (₨7,183) | ₨1,374 | + 423% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (₨515) | ₨128 | + 302% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (₨817) | ₨275 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (₨3,608) | ₨1,366 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (₨354) | ₨252 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (₨265) | ₨178 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (₨347) | ₨227 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.24 (₨165) | ₨131 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.86 (₨198) | ₨72 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (₨1,487) | ₨276 | + 439% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (₨2,778) | ₨1,200 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (₨1,817) | ₨472 | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$202 (₨10,334) | ₨1,906 | + 442% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (₨5,218) | ₨1,982 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (₨917) | ₨593 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.61 (₨236) | ₨227 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (₨457) | ₨206 | + 122% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$583 (₨29,797) | ₨38,060 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (₨30) | ₨64 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$74 (₨3,768) | ₨1,874 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (₨1,590) | ₨257 | + 518% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 44,861 prices entered by 6,483 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 131% more expensive than in India
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