- Cost of Living
- Australia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Australia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 144% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (₨854) | ₨419 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (₨575) | ₨266 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (₨317) | ₨142 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.31 (₨67) | ₨52 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.77 (₨297) | ₨72 | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.07 (₨261) | ₨40 | + 551% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (₨466) | ₨201 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.23 (₨218) | ₨139 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.41 (₨176) | ₨25 | + 613% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.31 (₨273) | ₨121 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (₨1,020) | ₨838 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.29 (₨169) | ₨82 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.29 (₨118) | ₨33 | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 271% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 271% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,657 (₨136,868) | ₨30,903 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,068 (₨106,512) | ₨21,262 | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$303 (₨15,586) | ₨4,407 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,036 (₨104,888) | ₨25,205 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,451 (₨74,747) | ₨15,744 | + 375% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$264 (₨13,592) | ₨3,857 | + 252% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (₨3,095) | ₨843 | + 267% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$584 (₨30,081) | ₨33,519 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$189 (₨9,745) | ₨10,573 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (₨645) | ₨380 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (₨1,526) | ₨544 | + 181% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (₨5,468) | ₨2,407 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$74 (₨3,805) | ₨2,708 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$146 (₨7,530) | ₨3,727 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (₨7,911) | ₨2,928 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 177% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,836 (₨1,382,494) | ₨879,920 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (₨75) | ₨78 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$138 (₨7,126) | ₨1,322 | + 439% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (₨503) | ₨136 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (₨841) | ₨287 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$71 (₨3,672) | ₨1,544 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$8 (₨388) | ₨256 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.18 (₨267) | ₨178 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (₨356) | ₨228 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.25 (₨167) | ₨131 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (₨196) | ₨71 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (₨1,486) | ₨280 | + 431% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (₨2,826) | ₨1,199 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (₨1,843) | ₨472 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$205 (₨10,548) | ₨1,961 | + 438% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 (₨5,425) | ₨1,801 | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (₨928) | ₨630 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.63 (₨238) | ₨195 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (₨455) | ₨206 | + 121% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$602 (₨31,004) | ₨38,632 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.57 (₨29) | ₨59 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (₨3,941) | ₨1,869 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$31 (₨1,617) | ₨248 | + 551% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
51.517
INR
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AUD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 47,630 prices entered by 6,920 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is 139% more expensive than in India
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